Foreign Exchange Operations of Jamuna Bank
Foreign Exchange Operations of Jamuna Bank
Foreign Exchange Operations of Jamuna Bank
Submitted To
Ms. Fabiha Enam
Senior Lecturer
BRAC Business School
(BRAC University)
Submitted By
Azhar Uddin
ID: 16304178
Letter of Transmittal
However, in this report I have tried to input relevant information, insights and the
process about the foreign exchange operation of Jamuna Bank Mohakhali branch so
that the main objectives can be understood. Besides, I gathered practical knowledge of
official environment prior to perform into the real job field but this work will be
considered as a good performance after your evaluation.
Lastly, I would like to convey my gratitude and immense thanks to you for all the
guidance, kind cooperation and supervision to complete my internship report. I will be
grateful if you think this report is relevant enough to fulfill my requirements. However,
I will be happy to give clarification of any query if needed.
Thank You.
AZHAR UDDIN
ID: 16304178
Letter of Endorsements
Best of luck!
Fabiha Enam
Senior Lecturer
Brac Business School
(BRAC University)
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Acknowledgement
In Bangladesh, banking sector is playing the vital role in nation’s economy. Currently, there
are 59 scheduled banks are operating within this country. Jamuna Bank limited one of the
renowned private commercial bank running its operation since 2001. The bank has already
gained people faith and trust for its satisfactory service and committed foreign exchange
operation through strong leadership skills.
However, Jamuna bank is popular for its smooth foreign exchange operation including export,
import and remittance.
In this report I focused on the performance of JBL foreign exchange operation division. The
study measures the performance of JBL foreign exchange decision and identified the possible
findings on yearly profit, L\C export, L\C import and foreign remittance.
There are five chapters which covers the report.
In chapter 1, discusses about the introduction of the study includes its purpose and problem
statement, objectives of study literature review and the study limitation. Basically, the total
research process are described in brief.
In chapter 2, discusses about the organization includes the history, mission, vision, ethical
view, corporate slogan and strategic priority. It’s an overall knowledge ab out the organization.
Chapter 3, disuses about the methodology part including data sources, work flowchart, how the
study is conducted.
Chapter 4 discusses the most important part is foreign exchange operation includes the total
process of import, export and foreign remittance, the procedure and regulation.
Chapter 5 discusses the analysis of data and finding and SWOT analysis including profit, export
and import.
Chapter 6 is the last part of concluding and recommendation.
The purpose of my internship report on “Foreign Exchange Operation of Jamuna Bank LTD
(Mohakhali Brach) is showing the overall scenario including performance, procedure and the
financial statement of JBL foreign exchange division.
I have tried here to show my own findings through SWOT analysis and based on experience
and observation in JBL Mohakhali branch.
The main objective of the report is evaluate the performance of foreign exchange operation in
JBL.
• Finding out the insight of JBL foreign exchange operation tasks including export,
import and remittance.
• Identifying new scope for the future development.
• To find the proper growth rate after analyzing data.
Foreign exchange operation is one of the vital department of a bank. It includes export, import,
selling currency, inward and outward remittance.
The study introduce a methodology from the data source both primary and secondary data to
finding out the growth rate and performance. The study shows that the performance and growth
both are increasing `in terms of JBL foreign exchange operation. Here also proposed to utilize
modern technology for further development. However, the study shows that skilled executive
are the main strength for operating foreign exchange.
1.6 Limitation
Limitation of data is the main challenge while preparing a bank report because
there have lots of restriction in banking data.
Report is highly depended on secondary data, there has chance to include wrong
information.
Limitation of time is another limitation of this report.
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Jamuna Bank Limited started its journey on 3rd of June in 2001. It has been approved under the
Bank Companies Act, 1991 of Bangladesh Bank. The head Office is currently located at Hadi
Mansion, 2, Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka-1000, and Bangladesh. According to the criteria of digital
banking, JBL is considered as a 3rd generation bank which operates focusing on:
The bank was built up by a gathering of nearby business visionaries and it gives a wide range
of help to exchange, trade, industry and generally business of the nation.
As a leading private bank, JBL is always ready to develop new policies for adopting newly
introduced challenges. By far all these years it has progressed by increasing the number of
clients and keeping satisfied them with committed service.
According to the latest report (2018) , JBL is operating 128 branches all over the country and
the figure of its assets are follows :
2.2 VISION
To become one of the best banking institute by serving people, offering the best way of product
and service and contributing the country’s economy.
2.3 MISSION
Jmauna Bank Limited is committed to serve its’ customers through an array of products at a
competitive price by using diverse technology and fast service so that a sustainable growth,
reasonable return and contribution to the development of the country can be ensured with a
motivated and professional work-force.
The core values which JBL follows while it is operating are very specific and customer friendly.
According to setting up the best service and facing new challenges there are some core values
been set by the bank which are given below
Customer Focus
Trust
Integrity
Commitment
Business Ethics
Quality
Fairness
Teamwork
Respect
Courtesy Harmony
Unique Culture
Responsible Corporate Citizen
To ensure customers’ desired products and services in order to creating best customers’
value.
To ensure a comfortable position of foreign exchange all the time.
Focusing on export of both traditional and nontraditional items and remittance.
To maintain the quality of asset.
Focus on reducing the cost of deposits.
Ensuring easy accession of its services for the customers.
Taking banking to the doorstep of general people.
Providing CSR activities and helping underprivileged people of the country through JBL
foundation.
In order to maintaining a well position in the foreign market JBL keeps up with the remittance
and also keeping up with the export of traditional and non-traditional items
Ethical principal are considered as one of the most important parts for any organization .Not
only for making as much as profit or revenue but also JBL is also taking care for some ethical
steps which keeps the bank in a proper manner for its existence, for keeping it up to the mark
.
Following all the rules and regulations strictly all over the sectors in the bank.
Along with business purposes, JBL have created Jamuna Bank Foundation which aims to
provide financial assistance to poor, helpless and people who have fallen under uncertain
circumstances as well as sports, culture, health-care and community development ventures.
2.9 ORGANIZATION ORGANOGRAMME
MD
Additional MD
Depute MD
Senior Executive
Vice President
Vice President
Executive Officer
Officer
Assistant
Officer
Chapter 3
3 METHODOLOGY
In this research paper, the primary methodology starts from the information of the relevant in
charge and operation manager. As it is a expletory research , I took data from both primary
and secondary source and used my experience of three month internship period . Research
Flow Chart
START
TOPIC
SELECTION
DATA
SOURCE
PRIMARY SECONDARY
DATA DATA
ANALYZE
DATA
FINDINGS
END
3.1 Source of Data:
1. Primary data
2. Secondary data
Both primary and secondary data are used in this research including inside and outside of the
bank.
Primary data: primary data is used interviewing the executive and managers of foreign
exchange department. As Mohakhali branch is the one of the most profitable branch of Jamuna
bank limited, almost 82 officers are working including DMD of the bank. The in charge person
who provide information from the bank internal records and their experience are --------
Secondary data: Secondary data are used for quantitative analysis part from the various source
which are –
4.1 Introduction:
Foreign exchange department of a bank deals with foreign currency including L\C export
,L\C import and foreign remittance .It is operated under the international banking working
with foreign currency on export , import and remittance . However, Jamuna Bank Limited
performs various tasks focusing foreign department in Mohakhali branch. Besides , JBL has
lots of renewed corporate clients like as Square , Standard group , Rupayan , Hamim group etc
which are directly associated with international banking inside and outside of the country
.However ,the term foreign exchange has the different meaning in different context.
Bangladesh Bank where all the local banks are obliged to follow their instructions issues
permitted to deal with foreign exchange are known as permitted dealer. JBL Mohakhali branch
is the one of the permitted and highly performed dealers’ of Bangladesh bank.
Jamuna Bank Limited follows these regulation on their foreign exchange operation:
Jamuna bank Mohakhali branch has to follow both local and international rules for the foreign
exchange transaction. The international regulation which have to be followed in foreign
operation, some of these are discussed below:
1 .The regulation act of international chamber of commerce in the world wide nongovernment
organization of companies Act, 1919.
3 .Regulation of WTO.
Lastly, WTO (world trade organization) has specific regulation in international business to
solve the business issues among 124 country worldwide .
The department of foreign exchange of JBL (Mohakhali branch) has two sectors which are –
1. Foreign Trade which known as Export & Import.
2. Foreign Remittance.
4.3.1Foreign Trade :
4.3.1 Import
Purchasing goods and services from the foreign country is called import where as people from
differ sector including firms , industries , government of Bangladesh import goods and service
from the country outside to meet their necessities . Basically, corporate offices are the main
clients of the Jamuna Bank for their import process through agents staying inside the country
and agents staying outside the country.
4.3.2 Import Regulation of the bank:
According to import- export regulation Act 1950, it is not possible to import or export without
having IRC (Import Registration Certificate) issued by the office of chief controller of Import
and Export division . Importers should be authorized and need permission from the concern
department of the government. However, there have no permission to import from the specific
country like Israel, South-Africa &Taiwan.
To get the registration of the license for the institution or person needs to submit some specific
papers to the chief controller of export and import.
To get the license of IRC following Papers are needed which are
2. Certificate of nationality.
There has some specific procedure of importing goods from foreign country, there have some
specific procedure of importing goods from foreign country. There have two way of importing
which are direct imported goods from the country outside or imported through the agents.
Flowing steps are given below:
1 Having import license
5 Delivery of goods
3 Booking
4 Exchange rate
4.3.7 Export Procedure :
It runs under the regulation by the export and import (control) act 1950. There have some
procedures are followed before trade and after shipment of goods which are -------
A Registration of exporter
2. Back to back letter of Credit: JBL offers back to back L\C for their confirmed orders for
procuring various goods from both local and international market.
3. Packing credit packing credit is known as PC which is allowed 7% interest rate for the
financing cutting and raw materials expense. It is also allowed at 10% to 20% of export bill.
5. Foreign document bill purchase (FDBP): FDBP is offered for the exported according to their
requirement.
6: Local documents bill purchase: (LDBP) It is the most preferred finance for Jamuna bank is
offered capital for the exporters.
4.4 Foreign Exchange Department Remittance:
Foreign exchange remittance is a very common service of JBL Mohakhali branch. It refers the
transfer of money by banking channel, post office and various informal channels.
Foreign exchange operation: according to the structure of foreign exchange regulation act
1994, article (8) international money fund, JBL operates important role to transfer money both
inward the country and outward the country.
However, JBL head office handle this directly by flora online banking systems in different
branches.
Types of Foreign Exchange: There are two types of foreign exchange which are foreign
inward and foreign outward. Besides, JBL Mohakhali branch is one of the permitted dealer of
Bangladesh bank for foreign exchange.
2. Outward foreign remittance: Transfer fund from the country to other country.
Chapter 5
Data Analysis & Findings
5.1 Introduction
The gradually decrease of international credit market puts pressure on Banks and financial
institutions. But Jamuna Banks has been stable throughout the stagnated economy with a
mission in mind – to provide best in class customer service.
JBL had BDT 43264 million as at December 2018 compared to BDT 26216 million at the end
of 2017. Loans & payables was 33396 million on 2018 compared to 21245 million in 2017.
Total import was 45694 million in 2018 compared to 31234 million on 2017. Total export was
22512 million on 2018 against 18526 million on 2017. The bank collected foreign remittance
of 5.12 billion in 2018 where it was 4.24 billion in 2017.
In 2018, EBT of JBL was 2.3 billion as compared to 1.87 billion. Dividend payables was 964
million. ROE remained 19.60% during 2018 and EPS was at 64.5. NPL ratio was reduced to
2.12% in 2018 compared to 3.04% in 2017.
Profit
2500
1964
2000
1500
1080
1000 824
762
512
500
0
Category 1
Analysis:
In 2017, JBL made BDT 1964 million profit against 1080 million in 2016 with a fine growth.
After making necessary provisions for loan & advances of BDT 364 million, NIBT stood at
1642. 720 million BDT is to be paid as tax.
5.3 Import Export
Import
Year TK (million)
2013 18014
2014 24005
2015 34558
2016 54012
2017 65124
5.3.1 Import
Import
70000 65124
60000
54012
50000
40000 34558
30000
24005
18014
20000
10000
0
Category 1
Export
Year TK (million)
2013 18617
2014 21407
2015 25489
2016 31001
2017 49456
Export
60000
49456
50000
40000
31001
30000
25489
21407
20000 18617
10000
0
Category 1
JBL is already on the top rank of banks in Bangladesh. It is a leading private commercial bank
which is growing at a satisfactory rate. After analyzing the data of JBL, we can say that,
1. JBL’s primary foreign exchange operations are opening L/C for import & export,
confirming L/C, reimbursement of L/C, international student account processing. 80%
of profit are generated from importing L/C, 8% from exporting L/C, 5% from student
account processing.
2. The do not have the service of opening back to back letter of credit which is needed in
RMG sector.
3. They are making improvements every year. We can see that from their profit, import,
export chart
4. Their HR division is well constructed with experienced workers & their training system
is high-end.
5. That’s how they are so customer-friendly & efficient in dealing with them.
To measure the performance of a particular sector’s service called ‘’foreign exchange
remittance’’ under foreign exchange division, I have conducted a survey from the random
people through google form via Facebook, email, messenger tec. In this survey, primary data
are used and number of total respondent was 69.
(Questionnaires)
Consumer Feedback about the Foreign Exchange Remittance Servicer of JBL.
1 . Age –
A) Below 20 years
B) 20-30 years
C) 30-40 years
D) Above 40 years
2 .Gender-
A) Male
B) Female
3. Occupation-
A) Student
B) Self-employed / professional
C) Housewife/retired
D) Service
E) Businessman
9. Would you recommend others to take JBL service while exchanging remittance ?
A) Yes
b) No
Summary of Study
Age
6
11
11
40
Analysis: this graph shows that --58.8% respondents age range is year (20-30),
16.1% (age range below 20 & 30-40)
And 8.8 %( age range above 40)
Gender
33 33
Male Female
10
38
Analysis: 55% respondent are student, 14.4% respondent, 11.6% are employed, 10.12% are
service holder and 8.69% are businessman.
5
10
6
21
27
Below 15,000 15,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 70,000 70,000 - 1,50,000 Above 1,50,000
Analysis: Among the respondent 39.13% people family income is between (30000-70000)
BDT, 30.43% is between (70000-150000) BDT, 14.49% is below 15000 BDT, 8.69% is
(15000-30000) BDT and 7.24% is above BDT 150000.
Have you exchange remittance through banks ?
14
51
Yes No
Analysis: 78.46% have exchanged remittance through banks and rest 21.54% are not.
11
54
Inward Outward
Analysis: 83.07% respondents have taken services through inward foreign exchange remittance
and rest 16.92 % have taken through outward foreign exchange remittance.
Have you exchange remittance through Jamuna bank
limited ?
14
51
Yes No
Analysis: 78.47% respondents have exchanged foreign remittance through JBL at least once
and rest 21.53% have not.
17
47
Yes No
Analysis: Almost 73.43% respondent are satisfied with the service of JBL foreign exchange
remittance who have exchanged remittance though JBL at least once and rest 26.57% are not.
Would you recommend others to take JBL service while
exchanging remittance ?
11
43
Yes No
Findings:
In order to evaluate the performance of JBL through customer feedback, it states that
JBL is playing a vital role in country’s economy through its sounds remittance exchange
process. Almost 74% customer are satisfied with their service which shows that JBL is creating
a goodwill and trust from various classes people .
At present there are 57 banks are operating there activities in Bangladesh including 40 local
private banks, 9 foreign banks and 8 own stated banks. In this competition market, SWOT
analysis for Jamnuna Bannk will help to understand the insights of performance and future
development of this organization. Working under the foreign exchange division and monitoring
tasks very closely I have found specific objects under SWOT analysis which help to evaluate
and measure the performance of JBL foreign exchange division.
5.4.1 Strength:
1. JBL provides fast and quality service compared to the others banks of this country.
2. JBL is operating 4th generation internet banking with automation process.
3. Having very professional and experienced executives to solve the critical problems.
4. JBL has recently introduce mobile banking (Just Pay) and also a member of SWIFT.
5. Having renowned corporate clients and maintaining relationship for a long.
6. JBL is popular for its CSR activities all over the country. Jamuna bank foundation
organizes free campaign on anti-drug movement, blood donation program, free medical
service, scholarship for the unprivileged students.
7. Bank has high performance in foreign exchange department and financially stable.
5.4.2 Weakness:
5.4.4 Threats
1. New competitors and the risk in security system in overall banking system.
2. Multinational and fast growing banks are capturing the market with new ideas and
technology.
3. Political uncertainty and economical break down.
4. Continuous pressure from government for reducing interest rate.
5. New rules and policy of Bangladesh Bank.
6. Problem in adjusting currency with foreign country.
Chapter 6
After the liberation war 1971, the banking sector in Bangladesh has grown up rapidly. At
present new banks are coming with different ideas and vision. However, JBL has already
earned a good reputation in the country. The report shows that, the performance of JBL is
increasing day by day. Especially, the foreign exchange department of JBL is playing a vital
role for the betterment of the nation’s economy. If they keep this progress continuing, it will
be a top performer bank among the private commercial banks in Bangladesh through their
dynamic service and strong leadership. Besides, they have already created a smooth operation
system in export and import since 2001.
6.2 Recommendation
Banks are considered as pillar of a country’s economy. Jamuna bank limited has taken
responsibility by their dynamic operation. To reach the top performer in this banking sector
JBL should follow some recommendation according to the report finding are:
1. JBL should operate globally. Following this process, JBL has started their operation
in Malaysia to transfer smooth remittance into Bangladesh. However, the area
should be increased globally.
2. To compete with new local and internal bank JBL should bring new ideas and
technology in dynamic way.
3. JBL should attract new little L\C party and new customer by different offers and
promotions.
4. They should have own R&D division.
5. Marketing policy should be stronger.
6. Have to have strong performance report which should be up to date.
7. For smooth operation in foreign division, JBL should recruit more dynamic and
skilled human resources.
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