IFIC Bank PLC, the largest bank in Bangladesh with over 1,400 Branches and Uposhakhas (Sub-Branches), successfully organized a comprehensive day-long workshop on “Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism” in Bogura. The workshop was held on 24 June 2025 in collaboration with the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU).
Presided over by Mr. Iqbal Parvez Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CAMLCO) of IFIC Bank, the workshop took place at a local auditorium in Bogura Sadar. Mr. Md. Mostakur Rahman, Director of BFIU, attended the event as the Chief Guest, underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts in combating financial crimes.
Training sessions were led by BFIU resource persons Dr. Md. Rayhanul Islam, Additional Director; Mr. Shaikat Kumar Sarker, Joint Director and Mr. Sudipta Ghosh, Deputy Director. The sessions covered a wide array of critical topics such as relevant national laws, risk assessment methodologies, best compliance practices, reporting procedures, and the latest international standards to fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
A total of 81 officials representing 47 banks operating in the Bogura region participated in the workshop.