BoC launches 'Life -Skill' hand book

The Bank of Ceylon (BoC) will commemorate International Women's Day by presenting a life skill hand book 'RKG Jeewana Athpotha and recipes' for BoC Kantha Ran Ginum account holders.

The promotion ends on March 15.

The book deals with a number of aspects of a woman's life - the different transitions in a woman's life, customs and traditions in Sri Lankan culture, general life skills - useful tips on beauty culture, home remedies for common illnesses and managing everyday stress) and over 200 recipes containing favourites in Sri Lankan cuisine and popular Western and Chinese dishes.

Kantha Ran Ginum account (KRG) holders can receive this hand book by depositing Rs. 5,000 in a Kantha Ran Ginum account or by opening a new account with a deposit of Rs. 5,000.

Apart from this life-skill hand book, the bank will conduct programs at provincial level to educate women on 'Leadership' development with regard to challenges that she will encounter during different stages of life.

This account promises an additional 0.5% interest over the normal savings account and a free life insurance cover of Rs. 500,000 until she turns 60. The account holder is also entitled to other facilities including an instant loan facility up to a maximum of 90% of the account balance, on-line banking, SMS banking and debit card facility.