Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit
বাংলাদেশ ফাইন্যান্সিয়াল ইন্টেলিজেন্স ইউনিট
Seal of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit
Agency overview
FormedJune 2002 (2002-06)
TypeFinancial intelligence
JurisdictionGovernment of Bangladesh
HeadquartersBangladesh Bank Building, Motijheel, Dhaka
EmployeesClassified
Annual budgetClassified
Agency executive
  • Iqtiaruddin Md. Mamun, Head
Parent agencyBangladesh Bank
Websitebfiu.org.bd

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ ফিন্যান্সিয়াল ইন্টেলিজেন্স ইউনিট, romanizedBānlādeś 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.