60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training

Pakistan and Sri Lanka did better than Bangladesh in the index

The BFIU says in a meeting with commercial bankers

The novel coronavirus has accelerated the global trend towards a cashless economy. The growth of e-commerce and the ease of contactless payment options amidst the fear of paper money contamination with the virus have further boosted the scope of digital transaction.

Law enforcers have claimed arrest of eight people for allegedly laundering in remittance from abroad via hundi – an under the radar money transferring system.

There has been more than 25 percent increase in money laundering cases lodged with the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) year-on-year in 2014.

The central bank today issued a master circular asking all financial institutions (FIs) to follow the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules strictly.