Dhaka Bank unveils dual-currency prepaid card for youth
Dhaka Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched the country's first youth-focused dual-currency prepaid card, branded as "Spark". The launch ceremony was held at a hotel in Gulshan on Monday, 24 November 2025.
Designed to empower digitally active young consumers, the Spark card combines advanced financial features with premium lifestyle benefits in travel, dining, education, fashion, and technology, both in Bangladesh and abroad. The card is intended to complement the dynamic lifestyle and global aspirations of young users by offering seamless digital payment options alongside exclusive privileges.
The event was attended by Md Mostaque Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director of Dhaka Bank; H M Mostafizur Rahaman, Senior Executive Vice-President and Head of Retail Business Division; Professor Dr Abdur Rab, Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT; Professor Dr Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor of AIUB; Professor Daniel W Lund, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Independent University Bangladesh; Dr Ahmed Tazmeen, Registrar of North South University; Professor Sarwar Uddin Ahmed, Dean of ULAB School of Business; Gautam Aggarwal, President – South Asia, Mastercard; Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager of Mastercard Bangladesh; and Zakia Sultana, Director, Mastercard Bangladesh; along with senior officials of both organisations. More than one hundred students from seven private universities attended.
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The ceremony also featured a panel discussion with student representatives from these universities on the theme "Digital Inclusion for the Youth of Bangladesh", focusing on challenges and opportunities in the country's evolving digital ecosystem, education financing, and secure financial innovation.
Md Mostaque Ahmed said, "With Spark, we are pleased to introduce a product that resonates with the energy and global outlook of Bangladesh's youth. This reflects Dhaka Bank's commitment to expanding financial access and enhancing lifestyle convenience for the next generation."
Syed Mohammad Kamal of Mastercard said, "This generation is digital-native and globally aware. With Spark, we aim to offer more than a payment solution — a gateway to convenience, empowerment and meaningful rewards."
The dual-currency functionality allows cardholders to transact seamlessly at home and abroad. The card offers up to five per cent cashback on online streaming platforms, Star Cineplex, food delivery services, and ride-sharing apps. It also provides exclusive discounts on registration fees for international exams, including IELTS, SAT, GMAT, and TOEFL.
In addition, cardholders can access special privileges at lifestyle brands, gadget stores, restaurants, hotels, and resorts, and enjoy benefits at over 9,500 merchant partner locations nationwide.
Dhaka Bank and Mastercard said the Spark card aims to support young consumers in managing smarter and more rewarding financial journeys.
