Muscat: Bangladesh Embassy Muscat and Bangladesh Social Club Oman, in association with renowned Bangladeshi Bank owned exchange house Gulf Overseas Exchange, have conducted a series of events in different parts of the Sultanate to build awareness among the Bangladeshi community members on the need to transfer money through legal channels only.
They conducted two seminars recently, one in Sohar and the other in Nizwa. Bangladeshi expatriates coming from all walks of life in Sohar and Nizwa areas attended those programmes which were organised on November 11 and 18 respectively.
Both the seminars were presided over by the Chairman of Bangladesh Social Club Oman Sirajul Hoque.
Counsellor of Passport & Visa wing Rawshan Ara Poly and Third Secretary and HoC Thuaing Aye of Bangladesh Embassy Muscat attended the events as Chief Guest. Eng. Mustafa Kamal and CEO of Gulf Exchange Iftakher Chowdhury also attended as Special Guest.
In both the events, speakers highlighted the importance necessity and benefits of sending remittances through legal channels. They also highlighted the harms and disadvantages of sending money through illegal means.
Officials of Bangladesh Embassy Muscat, explained the Government initiatives to curb illegal money transfer. They also warned that those sending money through illegal channels as well as those involved the in business of sending money illegally are liable to face legal consequences.
They also explained that various law enforcing agencies are actively working to catch such illegal money dealers. Anti-money laundering laws are being enforced and implemented all over the world. Such money dealers are bound to face consequences of their illegal actions in whichever country they are in.
Azimul Hoque Babul, Vice President and MN Amin, General Secretary of Bangladesh Social Club delivered the inaugural speeches and Md. Noman coordinated both the events.