Training on prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing held in Rajshahi

MetLife Bangladesh has recently organised a day-long training workshop on 'Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing' for financial associates of MetLife's Rajshahi region.

The workshop was held at Jamuna Hall of Grand Riverview Hotel, Rajshahi, under the guidance and support of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) of Bangladesh Bank.
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit's (BFIU) Director, Md Mostakur Rahman, was the chief guest at the event. In contrast, the special guest was MetLife Bangladesh's Executive Vice President and Head of Risk and Compliance, Moinul Hye Asif. In addition, BFIU's Additional Director Md Moshiur Rahman and Joint Director Dilip Chandra Das were present as resource persons at the event. Md Lutfor Rahman, Assistant Managing Director and Chief Agency Sales Officer of MetLife Bangladesh, chaired the workshop. 

The insurance sector significantly contributes to the country's economic and social development. The speakers opined that if people involved in the insurance industry and the country's general public were made aware of the dangers of money laundering and terrorist financing, the risks could be significantly reduced. The guests hoped that the knowledge gained from this workshop would help prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.