bKash has organised a two-day seminar to boost skills of its officials to prevent online Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML-TF) activities. The theme of this half-yearly seminar was “Managing ML&TF Risks involving online connectivity”, focusing on strengthening compliance, a press release said.

The seminar addressed critical priorities surrounding ML&TF Risks involving online gambling and betting, illegal trading of Virtual Assets (VAs), and other risks revolving around online connectivity, framed within the context of the Gambling Prevention Act, 2026. Discussions focused on the integrated service models, enhanced monitoring, and evolving regulatory reporting requirements essential to safeguarding interconnected financial services. During the event, bKash reaffirmed its commitment to upholding strict compliance and regulatory guidelines across all its operations for customers and stakeholders in the years ahead.

The recently concluded two-day programme was attended by Kamal Quadir, Chief Executive Officer of bKash; Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (retd), Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer (CECAO) and Chief Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Officer (CAMLCO); Nishat Rahman, Chief Customer Service Officer; Mazedul Islam, Chief Legal Officer; Saber Sharif, Head of AML&CFT of bKash; along with other senior officials. bKash’s regional-level AML-CFT officials from 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 and training 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 non-compliant transactions and take necessary actions.