bKash has organised a two-day seminar to enhance the skills of its officials engaged in Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML and CFT) compliance functions.

The half-yearly seminar, titled “Strengthening AML and CFT Frameworks in Cyber Space”, focused on reinforcing compliance in the digital sphere to address risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing.

The sessions highlighted key priorities, including tackling financial crimes in cyberspace in line with the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, assessing anticipated socio-political risks, integrated service models, enhanced monitoring mechanisms, and evolving regulatory reporting requirements.

The seminar also discussed current compliance challenges, new products and services, and the latest developments introduced this year. Organisational and compliance priorities for the coming year were outlined, reaffirming bKash’s commitment to regulatory compliance for the benefit of its customers and stakeholders.

Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (retd), Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer and Chief Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Officer of bKash, along with other senior officials, attended the seminar held in Dhaka on December 14 and 15.

Officials from the bKash AML and CFT department from Dhaka and regional offices across the country, as well as representatives from various departments, participated in the programme.

In line with Bangladesh Bank directives, bKash has deployed its compliance teams across different regions and regularly conducts awareness programmes involving field-level agents, merchants, distributors and customers to ensure risk-free transactions and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

bKash also uses its customised compliance tools, including the “AML 360 Financial Crime Investigation Solution” and the Screening Intelligence System, to detect suspicious transactions and take necessary actions.