Mercantile Bank arranges AML & CFT training in Sylhet

Mercantile Bank PLC recently organised a training programme on "Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism" in Sylhet, aimed at strengthening awareness and capacity among banking and financial professionals in the region.

A total of 50 participants from the Sylhet region attended the event.

Khaled Ahmed, executive director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release.

Shamim Ahmed, deputy managing director and chief anti-money laundering compliance officer of Mercantile Bank PLC, was present as the special guest.

The speakers emphasised the importance of continuous training in preventing financial crimes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Humaira Jahan Rupu, joint director of Bangladesh Bank; Abu Yusuf Md Abdullah Haroon, executive vice-president and deputy chief anti-money laundering compliance officer at Mercantile Bank PLC; and SM Salim Uddin, head of training and development, among others, were also present.