Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has received a Mastercard licence for the first time among government banks to expand its card-based banking services.
Mastercard Division President for South Asia and Country Corporate Officer for India Gautam Aggarwal handed over the licence to BKB Managing Director Sanchia Binte Ali at a ceremony held at the bank on Tuesday, reads a press release.
Sanchia said, “On receiving the Mastercard licence for BKB has opened a new horizon for the bank’s digital banking activities. It will help advance to make cashless payment services more accessible by expanding card-based transaction opportunities for customers.”
Gautam said, “This partnership with Bangladesh Krishi Bank will help bring digital payment services to more people across the country and contribute positively to financial inclusion.”
BKB Deputy Managing Directors Md Abdur Rahim, Mohd Khaleduzzaman and Abu Sayed Md Rowshanul, Mastercard Country Manager for Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal Sandun Hapugoda, and BKB General Manager of the ICT Division Mohammad Salahuddin Razib attended the event, along with executives from both organisations.
