Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh Signs GCC Career MoU
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates-based business growth advisory firm de tempête to expand international career pathways for its members, affiliates, and students, theaccountant-online.com reported. The agreement targets markets across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries by bridging professional education with international workplace standards.
Dhaka Agreement Details and Leadership Signatories
The signing ceremony took place in Dhaka, where ICMAB President Md. Kausar Alam and de tempête Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mohsena Khanom formalized the three-year partnership. Several senior officials attended the event, including ICMAB Vice Presidents Abdul Matin Patwary and S M Zahir Uddin Haider, Executive Director Md Mahbub-Ul-Alam, Assistant Director Md Sakil Ahmed, and Secretary Manjur Md Shaiful Azam. De tempête was represented by Director and Chief Strategy Officer Hanium Maria Chowdhury and Operations Manager Arifur Rahman.
Founded in 2017, de tempête operates across the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Estonia, the United States, and Bangladesh, delivering services across more than 24 industries. Its operations cover accounting business process outsourcing, tax and advisory, anti-money laundering compliance, human resources, payroll, virtual chief financial officer services, and business setup support.
Planned Training Workshops and GCC Recruitment Support
The partnership will roll out targeted workshops, webinars, and country-specific courses covering accounting, financial reporting, taxation, value-added tax, anti-money laundering, and regulatory compliance. Beyond technical instruction, participants will receive assistance with curriculum vitae preparation, interview readiness, professional networking, and navigating regional workplace expectations in the Gulf.
Recruitment coordination under the initiative involves sharing job vacancies, introducing candidates directly to employers, and organizing interviews, subject to applicable regulatory requirements. Both organizations will jointly determine program schedules and implementation arrangements for the scheduled activities.
Leadership Statements on Technical Foundations for Gulf Markets
Preparing our members, affiliates and students for international careers requires strong technical foundations and an understanding of target markets,
ICMAB President Md. Kausar Alam said, according to press statements published by The Daily Star and The Financial Express. This collaboration will provide practical learning, professional exposure and career guidance to help them pursue opportunities in the Gulf with greater confidence.
De tempête CEO Mohsena Khanom stated that the initiative aims to help Bangladeshi accounting professionals translate their domestic expertise into international career readiness by combining practical training with local market insights and professional connections.
Frequently Asked Questions About the ICMAB and de tempête Partnership
When and where was the memorandum of understanding signed?
The three-year agreement was signed recently in Dhaka by ICMAB President Md. Kausar Alam and de tempête Founder and CEO Mohsena Khanom.
Which geographical markets are prioritized under this agreement?
The partnership specifically targets professional opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
What specific topics will the training courses and workshops cover?
The planned educational initiatives will cover financial reporting, accounting standards, taxation, value-added tax, anti-money laundering compliance, and regional workplace expectations.
What prior collaboration did ICMAB undertake last month?
Last month, ICMAB signed a separate joint collaboration framework with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh to focus on joint research, professional development, and publishing.
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