EBL arranges AML and CFT training workshop in Brahmanbaria

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), as a lead bank, arranged a training programme on anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) for the representatives of all scheduled commercial banks operating in Brahmanbaria district on Saturday.

The day-long training programme was held A. Malek Convention Hall and Community Centre with the participation of over seventy bank officials, according to a press release.

Md. Rafiqul Islam, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank and Deputy Head of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) was the chief guest on the occasion.  He highlighted the importance of common learning platforms and appreciated EBL’s effort in providing such a platform for all scheduled commercial banks in Bramhanbaria.

BFIU resource persons Md. Azmal Hossain, Joint Director; Md. Mahmudul Haque Bhuiyan, Joint Director and Sadia Islam, Assistant Director conducted the training sessions and shed light on various aspects of AML and CFT issues and their contemporary trends.

Md. Abdul Awal, Head of Monitoring; Md. Shahjahan Ali, Deputy CAMLCO and Abu Rasel Md Masum, Area Head, Retail and SME, Sylhet and Narayangonj, represented EBL at the workshop.