Ferdous Elahi, FCA
Managing Partner
Ferdous Elahi, FCA is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB). He completed his BBA and MBA from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh’s premier business school, before pursuing his chartered accountancy training at ACNABIN Chartered Accountants, one of the country’s most renowned firms.
At ACNABIN, Ferdous gained extensive experience in Audit, Accounting, Tax, VAT, Payroll management, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and various consultancy services. He then joined Abul Khair Group, where he worked for eight years on key Finance, Accounts Sales and Operational roles. His expertise covered Sales model and strategy, Brand Development Strategy, Accounts, Tax, VAT, Manufacturing process optimization, Production yield improvement, Cost reduction programs, and Sales team support. Additionally, he regularly reported Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to management, contributing to strategic decision-making.
Now, Ferdous is dedicated to leveraging his vast knowledge and expertise to serve his clients, providing tailored solutions in overall business strategy formulation and implementation, financial management, business process optimization, and operational efficiency to drive sustainable growth.
Mohammad Gias Uddin, ACA
Partner
Mohammad Gias Uddin is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) with over five years of progressive experience in audit, financial reporting and corporate finance. His career spans leading chartered accountancy firms, ICAB and multinational corporation, where he has demonstrated strong expertise in statutory audits, financial reporting, business valuation, foreign direct investment (FDI) compliance and other advisory services.
He previously served as Deputy Director and Head of Financial Report Monitoring and Practice Review at ICAB and has held key roles in top-tier CA firms as well as in the finance function of a multinational company. Mr. Uddin completed his articleship at ACNABIN Chartered Accountants, a member firm of Baker Tilly International in March 2019. He holds BBA and MBA with distinction from Comilla University. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he regularly conducts training sessions on audit and accounting at ICAB and has received advanced training from institutions including ICAB, ACNABIN, Bangladesh Bank and Sanofi.
An advocate of thought leadership, he has contributed to international academic literature with a publication on cloud accounting. He has also undertaken and successfully delivered international assignments and served as Member Secretary on various ICAB committees
Mr. Masum Gazi, ACA
Partner, Taxation and Business Advisory
Masum Gazi, ACA is a Partner at FMG Chartered Accountants and leads the firm’s Taxation and Business Advisory practice. He is a Chartered Accountant with more than 10 years of professional experience advising local and multinational businesses in Bangladesh on income tax, VAT, customs, payroll tax, transfer pricing, tax controversy, regulatory compliance, and business advisory matters.
Expertise
Mr. Gazi advises clients on corporate tax planning, withholding tax, VAT and customs advisory, payroll tax, transfer pricing, capital gains tax, tax audit, assessment proceedings, tax appeal, tribunal and Alternative Dispute Resolution matters, and tax and VAT dispute support.
His advisory practice also covers accounting services, business valuation, share and asset valuation, financial review, RJSC filings, company secretarial services, business restructuring, merger and amalgamation support, foreign investment structuring, BIDA related permissions, IRC and ERC matters, and expatriate work permit support.
Industry Experience
Mr. Gazi has advised clients across a wide range of sectors, including banking, insurance, non-banking financial institutions, merchant banking, manufacturing, FMCG, garments, textiles, electronics, trading, IT and IT enabled services, NGOs, joint ventures, branch, liaison or representative offices.
Professional Background
Before joining FMG Chartered Accountants as Partner, Mr. Gazi developed his professional expertise through 9 years with ACNABIN Chartered Accountants, a Baker Tilly network firm in Bangladesh, and 1 year with Masih Muhith Haque & Co., RSM Bangladesh.
Client Focus
Mr. Gazi combines technical tax knowledge with practical commercial judgement. He supports boards, promoters, CFOs, finance teams, foreign investors, and growing businesses in managing tax risk, strengthening compliance, handling regulatory scrutiny, and aligning tax positions with business strategy.
Training and Thought Leadership
Alongside client service, Mr. Gazi is involved in professional training and knowledge sharing on Bangladesh tax, VAT, customs, and business compliance matters. His training approach focuses on real business transactions, regulatory risk, documentation, and practical compliance requirements.
Education and Professional Development
Mr. Gazi holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting and an Executive MBA from the Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka. He is also pursuing CMA from the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh.
