Islami Bank Hospital launches Bangla QR payment services
Islami Bank Hospital has launched Bangla QR transaction services to make healthcare payments faster and more convenient.
The meeting, titled "Cashless Payment in Healthcare Services", was held at the Islami Bank Foundation Auditorium in line with Bangladesh Bank's vision of building a cashless Bangladesh, according to the press release.
Mohammad Zahir Hussain, chairman of Islami Bank, attended as the chief guest. Md Altaf Hossain, acting managing director, presided over the programme.
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Speakers included ANM Moinul Kabir, director of Bangladesh Bank; Md Parwez Anjam Munir and Mohammad Moin Uddin, additional directors of Bangladesh Bank; and KM Munirul Alam Al-Mamoon, executive director of Islami Bank Foundation.
Dr M Kamal Uddin Jasim, additional managing director of Islami Bank, was also present.
Other attendees included Mahmudur Rahman, Md Rafiqul Islam, Md Maksudur Rahman, Abu Sayeed Md Idris and Md Gakir Hossain, deputy managing directors of the bank, alongside executives and officials of Islami Bank and the foundation.
Following the discussion, the hospital formally launched Bangla QR transaction services.
Speaking at the programme, Zahir Hussain said cashless payments and digital transactions were essential to building a modern, efficient economy—and to reducing the inconvenience of carrying cash when accessing services at various institutions, including healthcare facilities.
QR-based payments made counter transactions faster, easier, and morHe added that QR-based payments made counter transactions faster, easier and more convenient. crucial records, helping strengthen transparency and accountability in the financial sector.
He also said coordinated efforts by banks and other institutions could help build a secure digital payment ecosystem accessible to everyone.
