Bank Asia holds remittance protection training, agent banking business conference in Cumilla

 Bank Asia Agent Banking organized a capacity building training on “Remittance Surokkha” alongside the “Agent Banking Business Conference–2026” at the BRAC Learning Center in Cumilla on 16 May 2026, according to a press release.

The program was arranged under the project “Leaving No-One Behind (LNOB) in the Digital Era in Bangladesh,” supported by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).

Mr. Mohammad Ziaul Hasan Molla, Additional Managing Director of Bank Asia PLC, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Mr. Mirza Azhar Ahmad, Deputy Managing Director, along with other senior officials of the Bank and UNCDF representatives Mr. Md. Ikbal Hossain and Mr. Harun Ar-Rashid Mamun were present at the program.

The training sessions focused on remittance protection services and financial management practices for expatriates and remittance-recipient families. Participants discussed challenges relating to the effective utilization of remittances and explored practical solutions, including suitable banking products and services, digital financial literacy and customer awareness initiatives.

The conference featured detailed discussions on Agent Banking business development in the respective districts, customer and agent support services, anti-money laundering compliance and preventive measures. Agents, Customer Service Officers (CSOs), field officials from Cumilla, Feni and Brahmanbaria districts, participated in the program.