Familiarization Programme on Commercial Banking for Bangladesh Bank. NIBM (National Institute of Bank Management), Pune, India (January 21, 2018- January 31, 2018) Courses completed here- Overview of BASEL-3 Accord, CAMELS Rating System, Asset-Liability Management (ALM), International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), Interest Risk Rate in Banking Book, Managing Risk in Forex Business, Factor Affecting Foreign Exchange Rate, Risk Based Supervision, Anti-Money laundering etc.
The Bangladesh Bank Training Academy (BBTA) conducts a comprehensive Foundation Training Program for newly recruited officers to build core knowledge of central banking, economic principles, and regulatory frameworks. The multi-month program combines lectures, case studies, and field visits, covering topics like monetary policy, foreign exchange, banking regulations, and financial inclusion. It also emphasizes leadership, ethics, and digital banking. Completion of the program is mandatory and essential for officers’ probationary evaluation and future responsibilities.
The Bangladesh Bank Training Academy (BBTA) conducts a comprehensive Foundation Training Program for newly recruited officers to build core knowledge of central banking, economic principles, and regulatory frameworks. The multi-month program combines lectures, case studies, and field visits, covering topics like monetary policy, foreign exchange, banking regulations, and financial inclusion. It also emphasizes leadership, ethics, and digital banking. Completion of the program is mandatory and essential for officers’ probationary evaluation and future responsibilities.
The Financial Crime and Compliance Certification Course, jointly offered by BRAC University and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), is a specialized program designed to build expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), and broader financial crime risk management. Targeted at professionals in banking, finance, and regulatory sectors, the course provides a practical understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory obligations, customer due diligence, and emerging risks such as cybercrime and trade-based money laundering. Through a combination of expert-led sessions, case studies, and real-world scenarios, participants gain the skills needed to effectively identify, mitigate, and report financial crime risks in line with global standards such as those of the FATF and Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU).
The Annual AML/CFT Workshop of bKash, a leading Mobile Financial Services (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, is a key initiative to strengthen awareness and compliance among its employees and stakeholders regarding Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT). Organized in collaboration with regulatory bodies like the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the workshop focuses on emerging threats, regulatory updates, risk-based approaches, and red flags specific to mobile financial services. Through expert presentations, interactive discussions, and case studies, the event enhances the capacity of participants to detect and prevent illicit transactions, ensuring alignment with both national and international compliance standards.
Successfully completed training on the Internal Credit Risk Rating System (ICRRS) conducted by Bangladesh Bank. The program focused on the standardized framework for assessing the credit risk of corporate borrowers, emphasizing risk factors, scoring models, borrower grading, and regulatory compliance. It enhanced my capacity to evaluate creditworthiness, support risk-based supervision, and contribute to sound credit risk management practices within the banking sector.
I recently had the privilege to attend a three-day advanced training program at the Bangladesh Bank Training Academy (BBTA) on Cashless Banking, Fintech & Digital Financial Services. This transformative experience expanded my perspective on the evolving financial ecosystem.
📚 Core Topics Covered:
🔹 Evolution of Fintech & Digital Finance
🚀 The rise of Digital Banking: AI, API, Cloud & Customer-centric models
🏦 Comparative insights on Traditional Banking vs DFS
🧠 Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & LLMs in financial services
🔹 Deep dive into Bitcoin, Stablecoins & CBDC
📈 Opportunities & challenges of embedded finance, RegTech, and DeFi
Worked as Resource Person from Bangladesh Financial Intellligence Unit (BFIU) to Dhaka Bank Training Institute. Total 120 Branch Managers of Dhaka Bank Limited was present.
Topics: Illegal Hundi/Hawala Networks & Informal Remittance Channels & Its Nexus with Crime: Hundi Operations Function-Key Red Flags and Risk Indicators- Challenges
Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Time: 03:35-04:35 pm
An Examiner of the Banking Professional Examination plays a vital role in upholding the integrity and quality of banking certification programs, such as those conducted by the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (IBB). The examiner is responsible for evaluating answer scripts, ensuring that assessments accurately reflect candidates’ understanding of core banking concepts, regulations, and professional practices. This includes reviewing written responses, applying standardized marking schemes, and providing fair and unbiased grading. Examiners are typically experienced banking professionals or academics with subject matter expertise and a deep understanding of the examination syllabus. Their work contributes to maintaining the credibility of banking qualifications and ensuring that certified professionals meet industry standards.
