bKash is celebrating ‘AML & CFT Week’ to strengthen anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism activities in mobile financial sector (MFS) and increase customers’ financial security and awareness, a press release said Friday.
The celebration is to mark the 20 years of journey of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU).
The week-long program was inaugurated by Kamal Quadir, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of bKash at the head office 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 was also present at the event.
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.
It said from the beginning of its journey, bKash adheres to all the directives and guidelines given by Bangladesh Bank and the government and takes necessary steps to establish optimum corporate governance. In addition, the organization strictly follows all the BFIU prescribed guidelines related to prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, it added.
