ICMAB arranged a Day-long Freshers’ Orientation Program for the newly admitted CMA students

Photo: Freshers’ with Secretary and Treasurer of the Institute Mr. Md. Kausar Alam FCMA, The President of ICMAB Mr. Md. Abdur Rahman Khan FCMA, Chief Guest of the program Prof. Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed FCMA, Executive Director of the Institute Mr. Muhammad Abdullah and Chairman of the Student Affairs Committee Mr. Mohammed Jahangir Alam FCMA (Left to Right)

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) arranged a day-long student orientation program on 11 August 2023 to provide essential information, alleviate anxieties, and cultivate a sense of belonging among newcomers. Prof. Momtaz Uddin Ahmed FCMA, Past President and present Council Member of ICMAB and Treasurer of Dhaka University, joined the program as the Chief Guest.

Executive Director of the Institute Mr. Muhammad Abdullah, welcomed all the newly admitted students, council members, and others in the program.

 

Chairman of the Student Affairs Committee Mr. Mohammed Jahangir Alam FCMA in the Academic Briefing session elaborated on the philosophy that a fresher shall hold patience in pursuing CMA qualification and requested the students to follow clan culture in connecting to ICMAB and to become successful CMA. Dr. Mohammad Zakaria Masud FCMA, Director of the Academic Affairs Division, presented a comprehensive introduction to the ICMAB academic and skills development programs that will support the newcomers in navigating their new academic environment.

 

The Chief Guest of the program Prof. Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed FCMA appreciated the decisions of the newly admitted students in joining the CMA program. Prof. Mamtaz presented a clear picture of the Country’s need for professional accountants. Echoing with the other speakers, he explained different aspects of the CMA qualification that play a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging, confidence, and preparedness.

Mr. Mahtab Uddin Ahmed FCMA, Vice President, ICMAB, and Mr. Elias Ahmed FCMA, Finance Director, Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited, spoke on ‘Meet the Corporate Leaders’ while Mr. Zillur Rahman FCMA, DGM, Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd, outlined possible study and time management strategies and presented a pathway for successful CMA qualification.

Mr. Fahmid Wasik Ali FCMA, Mr. Subhash Chandra Das FCMA, Mr. Saiful Islam FCMA, Mr. Sanaullah Fahim ACMA, and Mr. Hasibul Islam ACMA let the newcomers know about the ups & and downs the discussants faced in qualifying CMA and the way out in the session ‘Revisiting the Memory Lane moderated by Mr. S. M. Zahir Uddin Haider FCMA.

Secretary and Treasurer of the Institute Mr. Md. Kausar Alam FCMA, Mr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman FCMA, respectively spoke about the bonding of the CMA family while Mr. AKM Jashim Uddin FCMA motivated students by sharing his life experience.

                                                                                                           Photo: The President of ICMAB Mr. Md. Abdur Rahman Khan FCMA

The President of ICMAB Mr. Md. Abdur Rahman Khan FCMA acknowledged the endurance of the fresher exhibited by their active participation in the day-long program. He expressed his belief in the new batch and assured the Institute would provide the necessary support to facilitate their CMA journey. He requested the students to take away the messages delivered in different segments of the program and plan whatever is necessary to be a professional in a true sense.                                                                           

                                    Scholarships and prizes were also distributed among the awardees and quiz winners at the program.

The Chief Guest and the office bearers handed over the scholarship checks to the awardees under the A. F. Mujibur Rahman Foundation and Jamal Ahmed Choudhury FCMA Special Award Fund. Dr. Etmina Ahmed, wife of the late Mr. Muzaffar Ahmed FCMA, handed over the checks to the scholarship awardees of the Muzaffar Ahmed Memorial (ICMAB) Trust. The day-long program ended with a colorful photo session.

                                                       Photo: A part of Audience from Ruhul Quddus Auditorium, ICMA Bhavan, Nilkhet Dhaka