BRAC Bank has undertaken a number of financial literacy initiatives all over Bangladesh and in overseas countries to bring the general people under banking services, a press release said Tuesday. To create awareness about Agent Banking among the people of remote areas of the country, ‘UthanBoithak’ (Meeting in yard) are being organized. Women and ethnic people are given priority in these meetings. The bank’s officials disseminate information about accounting of business transaction, bookkeeping and management of documents required for obtaining loans through SME Banking. The bank organizes various trainings for women under its women banking segment TARA. Through school banking, the young generation is encouraged to do banking and develop saving habit. The bank also organizes customer meets in different districts and overseas locations to create awareness about sending foreign remittance through legal channel. Bangladeshi expatriates are advised about best investment opportunities in the country.
