BSS, Rajshahi :
Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr Atiur Rahman has categorically said money laundering is one of the major obstacles towards socioeconomic development of the country in the present context.
Terming the money laundering and financing of terrorism as grievous crimes he asked the regional bankers to prevent those in strong hand to eradicate the gradually escalating threats to the country caused by the financial crimes.
Governor Atiur Rahman defined that various criminal activities including smuggling, trafficking of drugs, terrorism and militancy are operated through money laundering besides illegal transactions.
He made these observations while addressing a regional bankers’ conference styled “Anti Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” held at Nanking Darbar Hall in Rajshahi city Thursday evening.
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit ((BFIU) of Bangladesh Bank organized the conference with the main focus of disseminating updated knowledge and strategies to prevent malpractices associated with money laundering.
Around 100 senior bankers and others concerned from both public and private banks attended the conference.
Managing Director of Al Arafah Islami Bank Limited Habibur Rahman and Managing Director of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) Monjur Ahmed spoke as special guests while Jinnatul Bakeya, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, welcomed the participants.
During his keynote presentation, AKM Ehsan, Deputy General Manager of BFIU, narrated the strategies and policies towards preventing money laundering and combating financing of terrorism with Mahfuzur Rahman, Deputy Head of BFIU, in the chair.
Governor Atiur Rahman told the meeting that Bangladesh has adopted various measures and strategies to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism and urged the bankers to follow the guidelines strictly.
He asked the bankers to collect detailed information about all the accountholders accurately during opening of accounts and operating its. There is no alternative to ensure transparency and accountability in this regard. The matter of ‘know your customer’ must be maintained and followed by the bankers concerned effectively.
We have attained remarkable success in digitization and automation in the banking activities. In this field, Bangladesh Bank is now better condition than many other developing and developed countries including Malaysia,” he added.
Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr Atiur Rahman has categorically said money laundering is one of the major obstacles towards socioeconomic development of the country in the present context.
Terming the money laundering and financing of terrorism as grievous crimes he asked the regional bankers to prevent those in strong hand to eradicate the gradually escalating threats to the country caused by the financial crimes.
Governor Atiur Rahman defined that various criminal activities including smuggling, trafficking of drugs, terrorism and militancy are operated through money laundering besides illegal transactions.
He made these observations while addressing a regional bankers’ conference styled “Anti Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” held at Nanking Darbar Hall in Rajshahi city Thursday evening.
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit ((BFIU) of Bangladesh Bank organized the conference with the main focus of disseminating updated knowledge and strategies to prevent malpractices associated with money laundering.
Around 100 senior bankers and others concerned from both public and private banks attended the conference.
Managing Director of Al Arafah Islami Bank Limited Habibur Rahman and Managing Director of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) Monjur Ahmed spoke as special guests while Jinnatul Bakeya, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, welcomed the participants.
During his keynote presentation, AKM Ehsan, Deputy General Manager of BFIU, narrated the strategies and policies towards preventing money laundering and combating financing of terrorism with Mahfuzur Rahman, Deputy Head of BFIU, in the chair.
Governor Atiur Rahman told the meeting that Bangladesh has adopted various measures and strategies to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism and urged the bankers to follow the guidelines strictly.
He asked the bankers to collect detailed information about all the accountholders accurately during opening of accounts and operating its. There is no alternative to ensure transparency and accountability in this regard. The matter of ‘know your customer’ must be maintained and followed by the bankers concerned effectively.
We have attained remarkable success in digitization and automation in the banking activities. In this field, Bangladesh Bank is now better condition than many other developing and developed countries including Malaysia,” he added.
