Mozammel’s Blog|on Software Development

This post is for other fellow Bangladeshi readers who are thinking of (or just started using) Google Adsense in their web sites to get some extra income from Google. I have been using it in my photography site (http://www.mozammelhaque.com/photography) for last 6/7 months now, and have cashed out my first check received from Google.

It took me quite an effort though. My bank HSBC helped me with it. At first they were reluctant to help me cash out the check. But as I explained them my situation, and kept on pushing them with proper documents, they showed interest. I had to sign a deed with them saying that if Google’s check turns out to be fraudulent, they have the right to debit similar sum from my account and pay any loss the bank incurs on perusing my international check. I agreed (had no other option, and I know that checks are authentic), and also provided them a written application saying from where the foreign currency is coming from (”proceed of selling ad space on personal web site”). I also had to fill out some Bangladesh Bank form, and gave them printed proof of my site where Google’s ads are showing.

Then after a long wait (around one and a half month) I finally saw the balance credited to my BDT account over here. It was satisfying as the whole process is now set and my site is earning foreign currency for my country…. even though the amount is minuscule.