Prime Bank hosts BAMLCO conference

Prime Bank PLC recently organised the “BAMLCO Conference 2026” at Prime Tower in Nikunja-2, Dhaka.

The conference brought together 159 branch anti-money laundering compliance officers (BAMLCOs) from across the country, along with 16 divisional AML compliance officers (DAMLCOs) from the head office.

Iqtiaruddin Md Mamun, head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release.

In his address, Mamun highlighted the crucial role of BAMLCOs in protecting the national economy from money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. 

Hassan O Rashid, chief executive officer of Prime Bank PLC, presided over the conference.

Md Ziaur Rahman, deputy managing director and chief AML compliance officer (CAMLCO) of the bank, delivered the welcome address, emphasising the importance of continuous capacity building and strict regulatory compliance.

Md Rokon-Uz-Zaman, additional director of the BFIU, and Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, assistant director, conducted the sessions, focusing on emerging anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) risks, as well as regulatory expectations, to enhance participants’ technical expertise.

As part of the programme, Prime Bank recognised outstanding performers for their exemplary contributions to AML/CFT compliance during the 2025 fiscal year.

The bank presented awards to eight BAMLCOs and two DAMLCOs in recognition of their vigilance and dedication to maintaining a transparent and compliant banking environment.

Md Iqbal Hossain and Syed Sazzad Haider Chowdhury, deputy managing directors of Prime Bank PLC, along with regional heads and senior executives, were also present.