International Journal of Auditing – October 2005
Bangladesh
International Visits Promote Bilateral Cooperation
In April and May 2005, Asif Ali, Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh , visited the SAIs of the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (U.S.), the World Bank, and the United Nations (UN). The visits, funded by the World Bank, were designed to provide insights into the operations of the entities, explore possibilities for mutual cooperation, and share developments in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh.
Sir John Bourn hosted the visit to the UK National Audit Office and shared information on issues related to his SAI’s reports and human resource development. At the World Bank, Mr. Ali discussed accountability issues related to Bangladesh and made several presentations on the CAG’s experience in improving governance and promoting capacity development. He shared information on various reform initiatives under way in Bangladesh as well as strategic plans for the future. At the U.S. Government Accountability Office, Mr. Ali met with Comptroller General David Walker and apprised him of current CAG developments. At the UN, Mr. Ali discussed internal audit structure and strategies with staff of the internal audit division.
Throughout the visits, the ties of mutual cooperation among the SAIs of the UK, the U.S., and Bangladesh were streng the ned, as were relations with the World Bank and the UN internal audit system.
For additional information, contact: Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, fax: ++880 (2) 831 26 90; email: international@cagbd.org; Web site: www.cagbd.org.