The government will help develop the profession of chartered accountancy in the country.

This was stated by the Minister of Commerce and Industries Tofael Ahmed while opening as chief guest the auditorium of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) in the city on Saturday, says a press release.

The President of the Institute Anil Chandra Nath chaired the ceremony.

ICAB was established in 1972 under Presidential Order No 2. 1973.