A day-long workshop titled ‘Prevention of Money Laundering with Special Emphasis on Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) and Credit-Backed Money Laundering (CBML)’ was jointly organized by the National Bank Training Institute (NBTI) and the Anti-Money Laundering Division (AMLD) on 16 February 2026. Officers from various divisions and branches of the bank participated in the program.

Mr. Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director, inaugurated the workshop as Chief Guest, emphasizing the importance of awareness, policy compliance, and regular training to strengthen governance and professional competence. Special Guest Mr. Syed Zubayer Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director & CFO, highlighted integrated risk management and a strong compliance culture as essential to combating complex risks like TBML and CBML. Deputy Managing Director (In-charge) & CAMLCO Mr. Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed stressed the need for combining physical and virtual training initiatives.

The technical sessions commenced with an introductory session led by Ms. Afroza Khatun, Head of AMLD, Senior Vice President & Deputy CAMLCO. Other sessions were conducted by Dr. Shah Md. Ahsan Habib, Ph.D. (International Finance, India), PDF (Green Banking, USA), a nationally renowned banking expert, Professor at Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management, and Director of IPDC Finance PLC and Mr. Chowdhury MAQ Sarwar, Director and Chairman of the Board Audit Committee, BRAC Bank PLC, and former Deputy Managing Director of Eastern Bank Limited, who discussed key risks, red flags, and mitigation strategies related to TBML and CBML through case-based analysis.

The workshop was moderated by Mr. Shah Syed Rafiul Bari, Principal of NBTI who reiterated the importance of strict compliance and ethical conduct, emphasizing that officers must not compromise on laws and banking regulations. He concluded the program by extending sincere thanks to the distinguished speakers and participants for their valuable contributions and active engagement.

The workshop concluded with interactive discussions and a brief evaluation, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering framework and professional capacity.