In a presentation, PRI showed that Bangladesh has made notable progress in digital payments, led by mobile financial services, QR payments, and online banking, yet it remains largely cash-dependent. Arief Hossain Khan, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, graced the event as the chief guest. In his remarks, he highlighted, “Bangladesh Bank is actively pursuing initiatives to promote digital payments, financial inclusion, and a secure payment ecosystem. “The cashless economy contributes to productivity growth, but the valuations generated within the cashless economy must be captured. Cooperation among the Bangladesh Bank, BBS, and research organizations will be required, including access to relevant data from the Bangladesh Bank,” he added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 08, 2026 12:36 UTC