Janata Bank has launched a digital payments platform, Janata Pay, enabling customers to make transactions through mobile wallets, bank cards and internet banking, the state-owned lender said.
Financial Institutions Division Secretary Nazma Mobarek inaugurated the service virtually as chief guest on Sunday,12 April.
The launch event was chaired by Janata Bank Chairman Muh Fazlur Rahman.
Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Debdulal Roy, Financial Institutions Division Joint Secretary and Chief Innovation Officer Farida Yasmin, and Janata Bank Managing Director Md Mojibur Rahman attended as special guests.
Janata Bank Deputy Managing Directors Kazi Abdur Rahman and Md Foyez Alam, along with Information and Communication Technology Division General Manager Mohammad Anis, senior officials from the head office and branch managers across the country joined the programme, with many attending virtually.
The platform allows customers to complete payments quickly and securely, including bill payments and service charges, without visiting a branch.
Users can access services from home, reducing both time and transaction costs.
Janata Pay also provides payment collection and transaction management solutions for institutions, enabling businesses to streamline operations.
The bank said the platform is expected to support the expansion of cashless transactions in Bangladesh and strengthen financial inclusion.
It will also contribute to green banking initiatives while enabling online payments across government, private sector and e-commerce services.
