DHAKA, May 13, 2026 (BSS) – A joint workshop titled “Stable Capital Market: Progress of AML/CFT Compliance and Risk Management” was held today at the Multipurpose Hall of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) in the city with a focus on strengthening transparency, accountability and risk management in the country’s capital market.

The workshop was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and DSE to review the progress of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance and reinforce institutional capacity against financial crimes, said a press release.

Director of BFIU Syed Kamrul Islam attended the event as the chief guest, while Additional Director of BSEC Md. Ohidul Islam was present as the special guest. 

The workshop was chaired by Mohammad Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan, FCS, General Manager and Acting Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO) of the Regulatory Affairs Division of DSE.

Speaking at the event, Md. Ohidul Islam said the effective implementation of AML/CFT frameworks is essential for ensuring a transparent, resilient and investor-friendly capital market. 

He noted that illegal financial flows and money laundering risks weaken market transparency, reduce investor confidence and threaten the stability of the overall financial system.

BFIU Director Syed Kamrul Islam said providing accurate AML/CFT guidelines to capital market stakeholders has become increasingly important in the current economic environment. He stressed that a transparent and accountable capital market backed by good governance is vital for attracting both local and foreign investment.

In his welcome speech, Mohammad Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan said the growing dependence on technology in the global financial system has created multidimensional risks for financial institutions and capital markets. 

He identified money laundering, terrorist financing, cyber-based financial crimes, insider trading and market manipulation as major threats to market integrity and investor trust.

The workshop included four technical working sessions focusing on legal compliance, AML/CFT implementation and risk management practices in the capital market. 

The sessions were conducted by Additional Director of BFIU Sajjad Hossain, Deputy Director of BFIU Mehedi Hasan, Deputy Director of BSEC Md. Rafiqunnobi and Joint Director of BFIU Shah Alam Kazi.

The speakers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening AML/CFT compliance mechanisms and ensuring a transparent, accountable and stable capital market environment to protect the interests of investors and other stakeholders.