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BRPD Circular Letter No. 17: Regarding fraudulent activities under the name of Anti-Corruption Commission
The Banking Regulation and Policy Department issues instructions to all scheduled banks operating in Bangladesh to take necessary measures against fraudulent activities conducted under the name of the Anti-Corruption Commission. These directives are issued in response to memoranda from the Ministry of Finance and the Cabinet Division dated June 4 and June 16, 2025, and are promulgated under the authority granted by Section 45 of the Bank Companies Act, 1991.
Bangladesh Bank Chief Executive Office Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh. Ref No.: BRPD.BRD.BPD Banking Regulation and Policy Department 12 August 2025 BRPD Circular Letter No. 17 Date: ------------------ 28 Sraban 1432 Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Banks Operating in Bangladesh Dear Sir, In the context of providing necessary instructions to curb fraudulent activities and illegal operations by the Honorable Chairman, Honorable Commissioners, Honorable Chairman and Honorable Commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Permanent Secretary and Commission Staff/Officials against the public,
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With reference to the Memorandum No. 53.00.0000.000.211.99.0020.18.467 dated 16 June 2025 of the Finance Division, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Finance, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, and Memorandum No. 04.00.0000.000.521.99.0002.21.276 dated 04 June 2025 of the Cabinet Division, the subject matter is brought to your notice and necessary arrangements are requested to be made.
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These instructions are issued under the powers conferred by Section 45 of the Bank Companies Act, 1991.
Enclosure: As per details.
Yours faithfully, (Md. Bazlur Rahman Sarkar) Director (BRPD) Phone: 9530252