Social Islami Bank PLC has been honoured with the "Remittance Award 2024" by the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment for securing second place in bringing remittances to the country for fiscal year 2023-2024.

The award recognises the bank's significant contribution to remittance inflows into the country, as stated in a press release from the bank.

Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, presented the award to Mohammad Forkanullah, managing director (acting) of the bank, during a ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital recently.

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, adviser to the Ministries of Youth and Sports, and Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives, attended the event as a special guest.

The ministry organised the event in celebration of International Migrants Day and National Expatriates' Day 2024.

Other officials from the bank and ministries were also in attendance.