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DHAKA, Nov 26, 2025 (BSS)- A high-level strategic meeting was held today at the CID Headquarters in Dhaka to address the growing threats of financial crimes committed through Mobile Financial Services (MFS). 

The session, presided over by Chief Additional IGP of CID Md. Sibgat Ullah, brought together representatives from 16 key institutions including Bangladesh Bank, BFIU, leading commercial banks and major MFS providers.

Speakers highlighted rising trends in fraud, hundi, human trafficking, smuggling, money laundering, and illegal online gaming using limited identity-based MFS accounts. 

The CID chief stressed stronger legal and administrative measures, improved risk management, enhanced information sharing and strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Officials from CID presented real investigative challenges and underscored the need for coordinated action by financial institutions, BTRC, BFIU and PSD to curb complex financial crimes. 

Participants, including senior experts from Bangladesh Bank, BFIU, bKash, Nagad, and others, shared practical insights and recommendations.

CID announced that rapid, coordinated steps will be taken to prevent MFS abuse and that communication among focal points will be strengthened. 

Similar collaborative workshops and dialogues will continue under CID’s leadership to reinforce national financial security.