Dhaka, April 29 -- BRAC Bank recently organised two remittance awareness conferences in Lalmonirhat and Naogaon, reinforcing its commitment to promoting formal banking channels for inward remittances.

The events, held at the Patgram Agent Banking Outlet in Lalmonirhat and the Palashbari Agent Banking Outlet in Naogaon, brought together expatriate families and local community members for interactive sessions, according to a media release.

The discussions centred on the safety and transparency of formal banking channels compared to the high risks associated with informal channels like hundi.

Bank officials emphasised that using legal channels not only protects individual funds but also strengthens the nation's foreign exchange reserves a...