ICMAB and AIS Department of Jahangirnagar University Join Hands to Strengthen CMA Professional Advancement

 

In a significant step toward fostering academic collaboration and advancing the Cost and Management Accounting (CMA) profession, the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) and the Department of Accounting and Information Systems (AIS) of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, formalized on February 6, 2025, at JU, marks a new era of partnership, facilitating enhanced opportunities for students, educators, and professionals in the field of accounting and finance.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Md. Kausar Alam FCMA, Vice President, ICMAB, and Prof. Md. Abdur Rab, Ph.D., Treasurer, JU, in the presence of distinguished representatives from both institutions. Among the attendees from ICMAB were Mr. Mohammed Salim FCMA, Council Member & Past President; Prof. Dr. Mohammed Zakaria Masud FCMA, Advisor of ICMAB; and Mr. Md. Abdul Maleque, Additional Director and Head of the Education Department, ICMAB.

Representing JU at the signing ceremony were Professor M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.Sc., Ph.D., Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic); Mr. Md. Sohel Rana, Chairperson and Assistant Professor; Md. Salah Uddin Rajib, Ph.D., Professor; Tanjila Hossain, Assistant Professor; Mahade Hasan, Assistant Professor; and Md. Shuvo Howlader, Lecturer of the AIS Department, along with other senior faculty members.

This strategic collaboration is designed to provide JU students and graduates with course exemptions and admission scholarships when enrolling in the CMA program, making professional accounting education more accessible and rewarding. Beyond these immediate benefits, the partnership also sets the stage for joint academic initiatives, research collaborations, and knowledge-sharing programs aimed at equipping future professionals with the expertise required in a rapidly evolving business environment.

During the signing ceremony, Prof. Md. Abdur Rab, Ph.D., Treasurer, JU, expressed his appreciation to ICMAB for initiating this collaboration and encouraged faculty members to actively engage in fostering innovative learning experiences. ICMAB Vice President, Mr. Md. Kausar Alam FCMA, underscored the significance of this partnership in advancing the CMA profession, bridging academic learning with industry demands, and reinforcing Bangladesh’s professional accounting landscape.