The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, together with the Ministry of Law and the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, has introduced a new Money Laundering Bench Book. The launch event took place at Le Meridien Hotel on December 13, 2025.
This initiative was supported by the U.S. Department of State and the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Bench Book is designed to provide practical guidance for judges, prosecutors, and investigators working on money laundering cases.
According to organizers, the resource aims to strengthen judicial capacity and promote more effective use of anti-money laundering frameworks. It is expected that these efforts will help protect the integrity of Bangladesh’s financial sector while supporting stable investment and economic growth.