Landmark AI-Powered AML Conference Held by NRBC

NRBC Bank has set a pioneering benchmark in both national and international banking by recently organising the ‘AML and CFT Conference 2025’. Marking the institution’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven initiative, the event focused on enhancing efficiency, awareness, and operational proficiency in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The conference aimed to equip banking professionals with advanced tools for risk management, regulatory compliance, and the practical implementation of anti-financial crime measures.

Held on Saturday, the full-day conference adopted a hybrid format, allowing participants to engage either in person or virtually. This approach underscored NRBC Bank’s commitment to a technology-forward and inclusive ethos, promoting transparency, operational efficiency, and cutting-edge risk management practices. By leveraging AI, the bank demonstrated how modern technology can reinforce governance and elevate compliance standards across the sector.

The event featured eminent figures from Bangladesh’s financial landscape. Chief Guest Mofizur Rahman Khan Chowdhury, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank and Executive Head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), delivered a keynote emphasising the critical importance of risk-based, robust compliance frameworks. Special Guest Dr Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director and CEO of NRBC Bank, highlighted the essential role of strict adherence to AML and CFT regulations in fostering corporate governance, transparency, and effective risk management in the banking industry. The proceedings were presided over by Deputy Managing Director and Chief AML & Compliance Officer Md Abdul Kaiyum Khan.

Senior officials from BFIU, including Joint Director Rajib Hasan and Md Hafizur Rahman Khan, alongside various levels of NRBC Bank personnel, actively participated. Utilising the AI-enabled online platform ‘Conve’, participants explored the complexities of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, covering topics such as regulatory frameworks, Bangladesh Bank’s recent directives, customer due diligence (KYC), transaction monitoring systems, and the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction/Activity Reports (STR/SAR). Practical case studies and hands-on guidance empowered branch-level compliance teams to become more proficient, autonomous, and responsive to potential risks.

The conference reinforced NRBC Bank’s role as a trailblazer in integrating AI technology with comprehensive compliance practices. By combining innovative digital solutions with expert-led discussions, NRBC has established a transformative standard in Bangladesh’s financial sector—setting a clear precedent for future operational excellence and industry-wide best practices.