One such step is restriction on transfer of money from one state to the other by the foreigners residing there. Bangladeshi remitters have been sending their money through Sonali Exchange located in New York. The remitters staying in different states are now unable to send their money through Sonali Exchange, the remitting charges of which are reasonable. Many people are sending money through private banks but the charges are too high ,more than thirty times higher than usual.

This restriction of the US government is meant for such criminal groups or persons who could be using funds for destructive purposes. With a little persuasion, our embassy in the US may convince the US authorities to waive such restriction for Bangladeshi remitters up to $3, 000 or so a month.

I hope our finance ministry will urge our embassy officials in the US to negotiate and get the embargo lifted for the remitters. The US government is not against genuine remittances, one must not forget.