Prime Bank PLC recently organised a "BAMLCO Conference-2024" for its branch anti-money laundering compliance officers (BAMLCOs) across the country at its head office in the capital's Gulshan.

AKM Ehsan, executive director and acting head of Bangladesh Finance Intelligence Unit (BFIU), inaugurated the event as the chief guest, the bank said in a press release.

Hassan O Rashid, chief executive officer of the bank, chaired the programme.

The conference aimed to strengthen compliance practices and enhance awareness about anti-money laundering initiatives, reflecting the Bank's unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence and operational integrity.

Md Abdul Aowal Choudhury, additional director of BFIU, conducted a session and discussed the risk and challenges of a bank to prevent financial crime in the current scenario of the country and the role and responsibility of a BAMLCO for AML compliance.

The bank awarded 10 BAMLCOs for their performance in combating money laundering and terror financing through the banking channel.

Md Ziaur Rahman, deputy managing director and CAMLCO of the bank, along with other high officials, was also present.