Pubali Bank PLC organised an awareness programme titled “Cashless Dhanmondi” at Rabindra Sarobar in Dhanmondi to promote digital transactions and expand the use of Bangla QR across the country, according to a press release said. The initiative, led by the bank’s Dhanmondi branch, focused on digital financial inclusion, transaction security and the convenience of cashless payments under the slogan “Transactions are becoming cashless, Bangladesh is moving forward”.
The programme was held with the aim of advancing the government’s vision of reducing cash dependency and implementing a technology-based financial system through “One country, one seamless transaction Bangla QR”. State Minister for Planning Md Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki attended as chief guest, while Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Arief Hossain Khan and former Pubali Bank Managing Director Md Abdul Halim Chowdhury attended as special guests. Pubali Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Ali delivered the welcome speech.
Senior officials present included Deputy Managing Director Md Shahnewaz Khan, General Manager and Regional Head of Dhaka North Region AKM Abdur Raqib, Deputy General Manager and Head of Alternative Delivery Channel Division Md Rabiul Alam, alongside executives from head office, customers and invited guests.
Speakers at the event highlighted that Bangla QR enables fast, secure and interoperable digital payments across banks and mobile financial services using a single QR code. They said government efforts are underway to reduce cash usage and expand a digital financial ecosystem, adding that Pubali Bank’s “Cashless Dhanmondi” initiative would help strengthen Bangladesh’s digital economy.
Following the discussion, guests participated in an awareness session on cashless transactions, encouraging wider adoption of Bangla QR to accelerate digital payment usage nationwide.
