Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has called on accountants to evolve beyond traditional financial management roles and position themselves as strategic advisors in modern organizations. He made the remarks on Saturday while addressing the 22nd convocation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) held at a hotel in Dhaka.

The minister emphasized that in today’s technology-driven world, accountants must remain aware of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and the digital ecosystem, rather than limiting themselves to institutional knowledge. Addressing newly certified chartered accountants, he described the current era as one of both challenges and opportunities, urging them to enhance their skills and contribute to national and professional development.

He expressed optimism that the professional success of new chartered accountants would play a significant role in the country’s progress. The event also featured speeches by Professor Dr. Salimullah Khan as the convocation speaker and ICAB President N K A Mobin.