STAR BUSINESS DESK

Bank Asia PLC led a daylong seminar, titled “Cashless Bangladesh Initiative”, organised by Bangladesh Bank, to promote digital transactions and enhance financial awareness.

Held at the Bangladesh Shishu Academy Auditorium in Narsingdi, the event aimed to promote digital financial services among students, teachers, businesspeople, customers, bank officials, mobile financial service (MFS) representatives, and the wider community.

Arief Hossain Khan, executive director of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release.

The event featured a rally, seminars, presentations, open discussions, and awareness campaigns showcasing the benefits of Bangla QR and other digital payment platforms, encouraging a shift from cash-based to digital transactions.

Md Abdullah-Al-Faruq, superintendent of police in Narsingdi, and Mirza Azhar Ahmed, deputy managing director of Bank Asia PLC, attended the event.

ANM Moinul Kabir, director of the Payment Systems Department-1 of Bangladesh Bank, presided over the programme.

The programme included a detailed presentation on the ‘Cashless Bangladesh’ initiative by Bangladesh Bank, followed by speeches from distinguished guests and an interactive open discussion session.

Promotional campaigns and roadshows were also organised at selected locations, including Bangla QR leaflet distribution, banner displays, and special discount offers on QR-based payments.

Special emphasis was given to the advantages of Bangla QR, focusing on its speed, convenience, and security. These features play an important role in accelerating financial inclusion and supporting the development of a strong digital financial ecosystem across the country.

Officials from Bangladesh Bank, branch managers of banks in Narsingdi, regional MFS representatives, members of merchant associations, students, and teachers, actively engaged in the sessions and showed strong interest in organising similar initiatives in the future.