EBL holds AML and CFT Workshop in Chattogram

Eastern Bank organised a comprehensive training workshop in Chattogram on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) for representatives of all scheduled commercial banks operating in the district.

With an objective to enhance professional skills and regulatory compliance in the banking sector, the day-long program was held at The Peninsula Chittagong hotel, said a press release. 

Md. Mostakur Rahman, Director of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), attended the program as the Chief Guest. He commended EBL’s proactive initiative in creating a shared learning platform to enhance AML and CFT compliance frameworks across banks in Chattogram.

Expert resource persons from BFIU — Sajjad Hossain, Additional Director; Md. Tarikul Islam, Deputy Director, and Imran Shah Omar Chowdhury, Deputy Director, conducted insightful sessions throughout the workshop. They shared critical updates on emerging typologies, regulatory expectations, and best practices in managing AML/CFT risks, including discussions on credit-backed and trade-based money laundering.

From EBL, Mahmoodun Nabi Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Director and CAMLCO; Md. Abdul Awal, Head of Monitoring; and Md. Shahjahan Ali, Deputy CAMLCO, were present at the event.