CAG

 

Mr. Md. Nurul Islam is a distinguished civil servant and the 13th Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh, having assumed office on 26 July 2023. Prior to his appointment as CAG, he served with distinction as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) for more than two and a half years. He is a member of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Audit and Accounts) cadre, belonging to the 8th batch.

Mr. Islam completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Notre Dame College. He obtained both his Bachelor’s degree (BSS) and Master’s degree (MSS) in Public Administration from the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka.

Throughout his long and illustrious career, Mr. Islam has held a wide range of senior and responsible positions across various government departments and organizations. Notable among these are Controller General Defence Finance (CGDF) and Senior Finance Controller (Army) in the Defence Finance Department, Additional Director General (Finance) of Bangladesh Railway, Additional Controller General of Accounts (Administration), Director General of different Audit Directorates, and Chief Accounts and Finance Officer (CAFO) in several ministries and divisions.

During his tenure as Controller General of Accounts, Mr. Islam led a transformative reform agenda that modernized the CGA office into a digital, efficient, and people-centric institution. Under his leadership, the General Provident Fund (GPF) system was fully digitalized, benefiting nearly one million government employees. He also ensured that 100 percent of pensioners receive their pensions through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) within the first week of every month, significantly improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery.

With a strong focus on citizen-centric public service, Mr. Islam initiated the establishment of One-Stop Service Cells in all Pay and Accounts Offices across the country. These service cells emphasize dignity, courtesy, sincerity, and promptness in service delivery and have received widespread appreciation from service recipients, particularly pensioners. In addition, he introduced the use of Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) cheques, contributing to improved government cash management and payment efficiency.

In recognition of his integrity, competence, and dedication to public service, Mr. Islam was awarded the National Integrity Award by the Ministry of Finance in 2022.

Mr. Islam has actively participated in numerous national and international trainings, seminars, and conferences. His professional training covers areas such as Development Administration, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Modern Auditing, Performance Audit, Procurement Audit, Environmental Audit, ICT Audit, Service Delivery Improvement, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP). He has received training from reputed institutions in India, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, Malaysia, and South Korea.

Beyond his professional life, Mr. Md. Nurul Islam is a proud father of one daughter and one son.

As the Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh, Mr. Islam remains firmly committed to strengthening public financial oversight, promoting transparency and accountability, and ensuring the efficient and responsible use of public resources. His vision is to further enhance the effectiveness of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General in safeguarding public interest and upholding good governance.