The certificate awarding ceremony of the second Batch of Advanced Certificate in Business Administration (ACBA) - a joint offering by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, and the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), was held at the Pan Pacific Shonargoan, Dhaka on Friday, October 04, 2013. The Honourable Vice Chancellor of University of Dhaka Professor Dr. A A M S Arefin Siddique was the Chief Guest of the ceremony. Prof. Abdur Rab, Past President, AMDISA graced the occasion as the Special Guest and represented AMDISA on the occasion. The Director of IBA, Professor Iqbal Ahmad, presided over the ceremony. Dr. Md. Mohiuddin, Co-ordinator ACBA & Chairperson, BBA Program and Professor Dr. A Y M Abdullah, Chairperson, Management Development Program (MDP), IBA also spoke on the occasion.

Dr. Md. Mohiuddin welcomed the guests and presented a brief outline of the programme highlighting various aspects of the program.

Professor Dr. A A M S Arefin Siddique encouraged the students to continue their pursuit of knowledge learn from past mistakes as well as connect with future possibilities. He also highlighted the contribution of such programs in building managerial capacity in this region.

Professor Dr. Abdur Rab appreciated the initiative taken by IBA, Dhaka and emphasized on increasing corporate participation from other South Asian countries. Professor Iqbal Ahmad acknowledged the contributions from the University of Dhaka and AMDISA for running this program. Ms. Sutapa Bhattachargee, Assistant Professor, IBA delivered the closing remarks and vote of thanks.

The Deans of different Faculties, Members of IBA Board of Governance, IBA faculty members and several eminent corporate graced the ceremony. The certificate awarding ceremony was followed by Dinner.