IFIC Bank PLC has hosted an awareness campaign on Bangla QR at Baitul Mukarram Market and its surrounding areas in Paltan, Dhaka, as part of Bangladesh Bank’s initiative to promote a ‘Cashless Bangladesh’.
As part of the campaign, an IFIC Bank Bangla QR Booth was inaugurated at Baitul Mukarram Market premises on Saturday, said a press release.
Following the inauguration, a rally was held around the market, while live QR payment demonstrations were conducted to educate merchants and consumers on the convenience, speed and security of cashless transactions through Bangla QR.
From IFIC Bank PLC side, Syed Mansur Mustafa, Managing Director; Md Monitur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Information Officer; and Helal Ahmed, Chief of Branch Business and Head of Operations were present there.
Among the distinguished guests were Md Nasiruddin Gazi, Vice President of Baitul Mukarram Business Group, and Md Imtiazur Rahman Chowdhury Mizan, General Secretary of the Baitul Mukarram Leather Traders’ Association, along with local business leaders, senior officials of the bank and customers.
Speaking at the event, Syed Mansur Mustafa said, “The expansion of digital payment systems will not only make the country’s economy more transparent, secure, and dynamic, but will also make everyday financial transactions easier and more convenient for people. QR-based payments, in particular, offer a simple, cost-effective, and timely solution for small businesses and retail customers. Under the guidance of Bangladesh Bank, IFIC Bank is working across the country to raise awareness of cashless transactions and bring digital banking services closer to people. As part of our commitment to building a Cashless Bangladesh, we have already brought more than 14,000 merchants into our digital payment network, and we continue to expand this initiative with unwavering dedication.”
IFIC Bank said it continues to work towards bringing people from all walks of life under modern, secure and inclusive banking services through its extensive network of more than 1,400 branches and sub-branches, along with its digital banking solutions, said the press release.
