bKash has organised a two-day long seminar to boost skills of all employees engaged in Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML&CFT) compliance functions. The theme of this half-yearly seminar was “Strengthening AML&CFT Frameworks in Cyber Space”, focusing on reinforcing compliance in the digital sphere to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, a press release said.
The seminar addressed critical priorities, including combating financial crimes in cyberspace in line with the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, anticipated socio-political risks, integrated service models, enhanced monitoring, and evolving regulatory reporting requirements. It also addressed current compliance challenges, explore new products and services, and discuss the latest developments implemented this year. The seminar also outlined organisational and compliance priorities for the upcoming year, reaffirming bKash’s dedication to upholding regulations and compliance in all its activities for the benefit of its customers and stakeholders.
Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (retd), Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer (CECAO) and Chief Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Officer (CAMLCO) of bKash and other high officials were present at the seminar held in Dhaka on 14 & 15 December 2025. bKash AML & CFT department officials from Dhaka and regional offices across the country, as well as representatives from various departments participated in the seminar.
Following Bangladesh Bank’s directives, bKash’s compliance teams are deployed across different regions. The company regularly conducts awareness programmes involving field-level agents, merchants, distributors, and customers to ensure risk-free transactions and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
Notably, bKash plays a pioneering role in the MFS sector by using its customised compliance tool “AML 360 Financial Crime Investigation Solution” and Screening Intelligence System (SIS) to detect suspicious transactions and take necessary actions.
