Bangladesh Bank holds Bangla QR Mela with Dutch-Bangla Bank support
Bangladesh Bank has organised a day-long "Bangla QR Mela" at its headquarters to accelerate the adoption of digital payments among its officials and employees, with a focus on QR-based transactions.
The campaign was organised by the Bangladesh Bank with support from Dutch-Bangla Bank.
Deputy Governor Nurun Nahar of Bangladesh Bank inaugurated the campaign. Deputy Governors Doctor Md Habibur Rahman, Md Zakir Hossain Chowdhury and Doctor Md Kabir Ahammad were also present.
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Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Md Ehtesamul Haque Khan of Dutch-Bangla Bank, along with senior officials from both organisations, attended the event.
Several fast-moving consumer goods companies, including Unilever Bangladesh, ACI Logistics Ltd (Shwapno), Unimart, Savoy Ice Cream, RFL Group and Arla Foods Bangladesh, set up temporary sales booths at the event.
Officials and employees of Bangladesh Bank used Bangla QR for purchases and transactions throughout the day.
Participants reported seamless, secure and rapid digital payments using Bangla QR. According to the organisers, the campaign aims to increase the nationwide adoption of Bangla QR and contribute to building a cashless Bangladesh.
