Thursday, April 2, 2009

Dear Patriotic Sri Lankan in Overseas:

It’s well known to all of us that Sri Lankan government is also in a economically difficult situation due to world economic meltdown (e.g. demand for our tea and garment products have dropped, middle-east job losses, etc.), but the country is still moving forward confidently while fighting against the world most ruthless terrorist organization a.k.a. LTTE.

We all have the expectations and hopes that this meaningless war will end soon bringing the hope and prosperity to our motherland again. So, it’s our duty to help support our motherland at this needy moment while we’re working and living in overseas.

You may know that Pro-LTTE Diaspora in overseas are asking their people not to send money to Sri Lanka, and they want to economically destabilize the country to stop the war against the terrorism. It was clearly visible that when they try to stop the recent IMF loan asked by the Sri Lankan government.

I’m not asking you to donate your hard earned money to the government or to any other organization, but you could save your Dollars, Euros, and Pounds in Sri Lankan government banks by opening NRFC accounts whether you’re still Sri Lankan citizen or NOT. In return, you could get greats benefits. Sri Lankan, who have lost their original citizenship due to gaining other citizenships, can still open NRFC accounts in Sri Lanka. This was confirmed by a Senior Manager from Bank of Ceylon. Please see the bottom of this email for the confirmation.

Major 3 Sri Lankan government banks (BOC, NSB, and PB) offer very attractive interests rates for most of the dominant currencies in the world.

When you save money in overseas countries, you have to pay taxes for the interest earned, but when you earn interest through NRFC accounts from Sri Lankan government banks, you DO NOT have to pay taxes to the Sri Lankan government. You can open NRFC account from overseas countries, and you’re allowed to withdraw NRFC accounts to bring the money back to your resident country, if required. You can communicate with Sri Lankan banks via emails.

For detailed information and downloading required applications, please visit the following URLs:

Bank of Ceylon (BOC)

National Savings Bank (NSB)

People’s Bank (PB)

Please pass this message to fellow Sri Lankans around the world who wish to help our motherland at this needy moment. May you have peace and happiness in your mind!

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