BIBM training of trainers on remittance
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
A three-day training of trainers on "Improving remittance related banking services" was inaugurated in the city Sunday, said a press release.
Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in association with UKaid from Department for International Development have organised the training.
Chairman of the BIBM Governing Board and Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman inaugurated the training as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, he appreciated the BIBM for arranging such a valuable and practical training programme.
Mohammad Mohiuddin Siddique, associate professor and director (CPGS) of the BIBM, and Mahmudul Ameen Masud, assistant general manager of Agrani Bank Ltd, are jointly coordinating the training.
A total of 33 officers from different banks are taking part in the training.
A training toolkit has been prepared by the BIBM which is expected to be used by the banks in future for arranging training programmes on remittance related issues.
Describing the importance and contribution of foreign remittance in Bangladesh economy, Rabab Fatima, regional representative for South Asia of the IOM, underscored the usefulness of the training toolkit.
Dr Toufic Ahmad Choudhury, director general of the BIBM, delivered the welcome address.
Mr Khursed Alam Chowdhury, director general of the BMET, laid emphasis on coordination among the government, banking sector and other related organisations to facilitate safe migration and remittance through formal channels.
Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in association with UKaid from Department for International Development have organised the training.
Chairman of the BIBM Governing Board and Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman inaugurated the training as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, he appreciated the BIBM for arranging such a valuable and practical training programme.
Mohammad Mohiuddin Siddique, associate professor and director (CPGS) of the BIBM, and Mahmudul Ameen Masud, assistant general manager of Agrani Bank Ltd, are jointly coordinating the training.
A total of 33 officers from different banks are taking part in the training.
A training toolkit has been prepared by the BIBM which is expected to be used by the banks in future for arranging training programmes on remittance related issues.
Describing the importance and contribution of foreign remittance in Bangladesh economy, Rabab Fatima, regional representative for South Asia of the IOM, underscored the usefulness of the training toolkit.
Dr Toufic Ahmad Choudhury, director general of the BIBM, delivered the welcome address.
Mr Khursed Alam Chowdhury, director general of the BMET, laid emphasis on coordination among the government, banking sector and other related organisations to facilitate safe migration and remittance through formal channels.