Agrani Remittance House in Malaysia hosts awareness programme

Agrani Remittance House, Malaysia has conducted an awareness programme on remittance through legal channels, participation in the Universal Pension Probash Scheme, and Offshore Banking Deposit Accounts.

The subsidiary of Agrani Bank PLC and Seal Consult SDN BHD, Malaysia organised the event at the Polao Inda Sunway Daiso DGC Project in Port Klang, Selangor on Tuesday, says a media release.

Dr. Zaid Bakht, chairman of the board of directors of Agrani Bank, joined the meeting as the chief guest while Md Murshedul Kabir, CEO of the bank, was present at the function as the special guest.

Engineer Md Amirul Islam Khokon, managing director of Seal Consult SDN BHD, Malaysia, presided over the meeting.

Sultan Ahmed, CEO and director of Agrani Remittance House SDN BHD, Malaysia, along with Bangladeshi expatriates, were also present.

Mr Zaid, in his speech, emphasized the importance of sending remittances through legal channels. He mentioned that the government has introduced a long-term probash scheme for expatriates. Through this scheme, both expatriate Bangladeshis and the country will be benefitted. The state will ensure the proper use of the invested money and guarantee a monthly pension at the end of the specified period for the participants in this scheme.

He further highlighted that remittances sent by expatriates significantly contribute to the country's economy. Bangladesh's capacity has increased manifold, and the country has made significant progress in various indicators of social development, including infrastructure development and poverty alleviation.

Md Murshedul Kabir urged expatriates to send remittances through banking channels. He delivered detailed discussions on the probash pension scheme and offshore banking deposit accounts.

Officials from Agrani Remittance House answered various questions from the expatriates during the meeting.