Bank Asia organises AML and CFT Conference 2025

Bank Asia PLC has organised the annual 'AML and CFT Conference 2025' with the theme "AML-CFT: Fostering & Enduring a Culture of Compliance" to enhance Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism knowledge and awareness among all the employees of the bank.

Mr A F M Shahinul Islam, the Head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), graced the conference as the Chief Guest and highlighted the growing challenges posed by money laundering and emphasised the critical need for enhanced awareness and capacity building among reporting institutions to address these issues effectively. He urged bankers to strictly adhere to AML and CFT practices, reiterating that such collective efforts are essential for accelerating the country's economic development.

Professor M A. Baqui Khalily, Chairman of the Board Risk Management Committee and Board Audit Committee of Bank Asia, was the Guest of Honour. Mr Sohail R K Hussain, Managing Director, presided over the conference. At the same time, Mr Ziaul Hasan, Deputy Managing Director, Head of Channel Banking of Bank Asia and Chairman of the Association of Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks in Bangladesh (AACOBB), was the convener of the conference, which was held on 22nd February 2025 at Bank Asia Tower, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. 

Ms Shadril Ahmed, Additional Director, and Mr Sahalam Kazi, Joint Director of BFIU, were present as resource persons and discussed the AML-CFT framework, initiatives and recent typologies. Additional Managing Directors, Deputy Managing Directors, and other Senior Management team members attended the event physically. Around 2800 officials from divisions, branches, Islamic Windows centres, and bank agents participated in the conference through a digital platform.