Bangla QR transactions hit Tk3,578cr in eight weeks
By last week, however, the average number of daily transactions had risen to 3.03 lakh, while the average daily transaction value increased to around Tk110.38 crore.
The Bangla QR transactions have nearly doubled in volume while their total monetary value has almost tripled since the use of Bangla QR was made mandatory across Bangladesh, according to data for the eight-week period from 28 June to 22 August 2026.
The total transaction value through Bangla QR during the period stood at Tk3,578.74 crore, according to the latest data.
The growth came after Bangladesh made Bangla QR mandatory as the standard QR payment system, replacing other types of QR codes. The requirement for all proprietorship businesses to use Bangla QR instead of other QR payment systems came into effect on 1 July.
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According to the data, an average of 1.78 lakh transactions were conducted through Bangla QR each day at the beginning of July 2026. The average daily transaction value at the time was around Tk37.33 crore.
By last week, however, the average number of daily transactions had risen to 3.03 lakh, while the average daily transaction value increased to around Tk110.38 crore.
The number of merchants accepting Bangla QR has also increased significantly.
Around 16 lakh merchants had Bangla QR facilities on 1 July. The number has now surpassed 30 lakh, indicating a sharp expansion in the adoption of the payment system.
Both private and state-owned banks have played a role in expanding Bangla QR adoption.
Stakeholders expect the wider use of Bangla QR to contribute significantly to the expansion of digital transactions across the country.
