bKash organises 'AML&CFT Week'

FE Team | Published: June 10, 2022 00:48:27

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of bKash Kamal Quadir and other top executives pose at the inaugural ceremony of 'AML&CFT Week' organised by bKash on Wednesday

To mark the '20 years of Glorious Journey' of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) in Bangladesh, bKash is celebrating 'AML&CFT Week' to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (AML&CFT) in the MFS sector and increase customers' financial security and awareness, says a press release.
The weeklong programme was inaugurated by Kamal Quadir, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of bKash, at the head office on Wednesday. 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, along with other top executives was present at the event.
bKash always ensures AML&CFT compliance by adhering to the policies and guidelines issued by the BFIU. As part of the 'AML&CFT Week', bKash will conduct workshops, central compliance committee meeting, and several awareness activities at agent, distributor and merchant points along with customer care points.
From the beginning of its journey, bKash adheres to all the directives and guidelines issued by Bangladesh Bank and the government and takes necessary steps to establish optimum corporate governance. In addition, the organisation strictly follows all the BFIU prescribed guidelines related to prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.