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DHAKA, Oct 29, 2025 (BSS) - The Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) will organize a signature running event, “Accounting Day Run 2025” on November 7, 2025, at Hatirjheel, Dhaka, in celebration of International Accounting Day.

This was revealed at a press conference held today at the CA Bhaban, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, to mark the “Accounting Day Run 2025”.

The organizers also unveiled the event T-shirt and medals which were met with great enthusiasm.

ICAB, an autonomous and premier accounting body under the Ministry of Commerce  , President, NKA Mobin, Chairman of Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) Mahmudur Rahman, Race Director Asifur Rahman, Event Convenor Sk. Md. Tarikul Islam, DRC Secretary, Md. Akizur Rahman, DRC Leader, Md. Maksoudur Rahman, Md. Kamruzzaman and others were present at the press conference, said a press release.

According to the organizers, Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) is proud to launch the first-ever “Accounting Day Run”, with the inspiring theme “Fitness Meets Accounting”, aimed at promoting awareness around health, wellness, and work-life balance. 

They said there is no doubt that accountants whether in corporate roles or in public practice play a crucial role in advancing the economy and society. Yet, they often endure intense workloads, stress, and anxiety, frequently at the cost of their personal well-being. 

This landmark event will feature over 1,800 participants in (7.5 KM, and 1 KM) including leading chartered accountants, their families, CA students, corporate professionals, and running enthusiasts—creating a unique blend of professional excellence and community spirit.

The 1 KM category is specially designed for kids and moms. Over 200 kids, along with their moms, are participating in this category.

The marathon will start from in front of the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre at 5:30 AM, traverse the track across the entire Hatirjheel area, and finish again in front of the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre. 

The run will also feature special appearances by renowned celebrity runners, including IRONMAN Mohammad Shamsuzzaman Arafat, Popular educator Ayman Sadiq, Endurance trainer Sajjad Hossain Snigdho, and Ultrarunner M. MahfuzulHaq adding further energy and inspiration to the event.

A Kit Expo will be hosted on November 5, 2025, at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, where race kits and goodie bags will be distributed. This will be inaugurated by the council members of ICAB at 1:00 PM.

The event’s esteemed sponsors are Sprint, City Bank PLC, bKash, Shah Cement Industries Limited, Transcom Limited, and DBL Ceramics. Other event partners are Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, SMC Plus, Glucomax-D, Ispahani, CCI Bangladesh, Ruchi, Aaram, Horlicks, Maggi, Dettol, Zerocal, Milo, Nescafé, Lovello, Gigabyte and Ibn Sina. The Media partners are The Daily Star, Samakal and Jamuna Television.