At the current growth rate of 63 new CAs annually, meeting even ICAB’s conservative estimate would take 310 years.

Despite the challenges, Chartered Accountancy remains one of the most rewarding professions in Bangladesh, both financially and in terms of prestige.

Bangladesh is witnessing a growing debate over who should be legally authorised to conduct audits. As someone qualified as both a chartered accountant (CA) and a cost and management accountant (CMA) from India, I value both professions.