DHAKA, March 7, 2022 (BSS) - The website of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), a central organization for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism, was launched today.

The website address is https://www.bfiu.org.bd/, said a press release. 

BFIU Head Md Masud Biswas inaugurated the website at a function at Jahangir Alam Conference Hall at Bangladesh Bank Headquarters in the city. 

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act was enacted in Bangladesh in 2002 to play an effective role in preventing money laundering.

 At the same time, the Money Laundering Prevention Division was established by Bangladesh Bank in July 2002 to make the program fruitful. 

Later, in 2012, the department became as a separate entity called Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit.