Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit
| বাংলাদেশ ফাইন্যান্সিয়াল ইন্টেলিজেন্স ইউনিট | |
Seal of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | June 2002 |
| Type | Financial intelligence |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | Bangladesh Bank Building, Motijheel, Dhaka |
| Employees | Classified |
| Annual budget | Classified |
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| Parent agency | Bangladesh Bank |
| Website | bfiu.org.bd |
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ ফিন্যান্সিয়াল ইন্টেলিজেন্স ইউনিট, romanized: Bānlādeś Phinānsiẏāl Inṭēlijēns Yūniṭ; abbreviated as BFIU) is the national agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating financial intelligence to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes in Bangladesh. BFIU works closely with law enforcement, regulatory authorities, and international partners to ensure the integrity of the country’s financial system. The unit also develops policies and guidelines for financial institutions to detect and prevent illicit financial activities.