Mercantile Bank trains officials to prevent money laundering
Mercantile Bank Training Institute (MBTI) has conducted a specialised training programme in Rajshahi on 'Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism', aimed at bolstering awareness and operational capacity among its officials.
A total of 192 officials from various branches across the North Bengal region took part in the session, the bank said in a statement.
Md Amzad Hossain Khan, Executive Director (Grade-1) of Bangladesh Bank, Rajshahi, attended as the chief guest.
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Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of Mercantile Bank PLC, was present as the guest of honour.
Nazim Uddin, Director of Bangladesh Bank, Rajshahi, and Shamim Ahmed, DMD and CAMLCO of Mercantile Bank PLC, attended as special guests.
Abu Yusuf Md Abdullah Haroon, EVP and DCAMLCO of Mercantile Bank, chaired the session.
Muhammad Miaraz Hossen Gazi, AVP and faculty member at MBTI, was among the speakers.
Speakers underscored the need for ongoing training to prevent financial crimes and ensure regulatory compliance.
The initiative sought to enhance participants' knowledge, practical skills, and regulatory understanding to combat money laundering and terrorist financing more effectively.
