Sunday, January 3, 2010

I often have occasion to use Western Union to send money. The rates for Bangladesh are very reasonable compared to many other countries. And today, I

I often have occasion to use Western Union to send money. The rates for Bangladesh are very reasonable compared to many other countries. And today, I learnt with surprise that they are not charging fees for money transfers to Bangladesh. At first I thought this must be some sort of marketing ploy. The assistant then enlightened me that it was because of the recent disaster. And although I suspect they still make a little on the exchange rate it is a nice gesture nevertheless. I wonder how long it will run..

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