Dhaka: Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today emphasized the importance of maintaining good economic practices to sustain the country's economic development. "In the past ten months of working in the government, I have seen that a truly golden future awaits our country. If we can ensure transparency and accountability and equitable distribution of wealth, then we can get out of the bad situation. And if that does not happen, then kleptocracy will be created. We are working tirelessly to get out of the circle of kleptocracy," he stated.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bashir Uddin made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) International Conference 2025. The event was organized by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) at a hotel in the city, as mentioned in a press release.
Bashir Uddin highlighted that the current government has initiated measures to eliminate unfair competition in business. He noted past instances of economic record manipulation and billions of dollars being laundered, often with business motives. The resultant criminal capital has disrupted fair competition in business.
The conference sees participation from over 600 professional accountants, economists, policymakers, corporate leaders, and business leaders from SAARC countries. Notable attendees include Secretary to the Ministry of Industries Md. Obaidur Rahman, SAFA President Ashfaq Yusuf Tola, Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council Dr. Md Sajjad Hossain Bhuiyan, ICAB President NKA Mubin, and ICMAB President Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, who spoke as special guests.
The keynote address was delivered by prominent economist and CPD Board of Trustees Member Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya. Key figures from the economy, banking, industry, education, and technology sectors of SAARC countries participated as discussants in the three technical sessions of the conference.