Bank of Tamil Eelam
Native name | தமிழீழ வைப்பகம் |
|---|---|
| Public | |
| Industry | Banking, Financial services |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Jaffna |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | LTTE |
Number of employees | 100 employees |
The Bank of Tamil Eelam was founded in Jaffna in 1994 by the Sri Lankan separatist organization LTTE , but was relocated in 1995, to Kilinochchi after the Sri Lankan army retook the peninsula.[1] The Bank of Tamil Eelam had six branch offices and employed around 100 employees.[1] The Bank of Tamil Eelam was suspended on January 2, 2009, following the capture of Kilinochchi which had been the administrative capital of self-proclaimed Tamil Eelam.[2]
References
- 1 2 Sangam Webmaster (2004-03-16). "Tamileelam Bank". Sangam.org. Retrieved 2013-01-31.
- ↑ "International : Kilinochchi captured in devastating blow to LTTE". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-01-31.
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