Bank Asia takes lead in Bangladesh Bank's 'Cashless Bangladesh' initiative at Narsingdi seminar

Bangladesh Bank organized a day-long seminar on ‘Cashless Bangladesh’ initiatives in Narsingdi, with Bank Asia PLC serving as the Lead Bank to promote digital transactions and enhance financial awareness.

Held on April 23, 2026, at the Bangladesh Shishu Academy Auditorium in Narsingdi, the event aimed to promote digital financial services among students, teachers, businesspeople, customers, bank officials, MFS representatives, and the wider community, according to a media release. 

The event featured a rally, seminars, presentations, open discussions, and awareness campaigns showcasing the benefits of Bangla QR and other digital payment platforms, encouraging a shift from cash-based to digital transactions.

Distinguished guests included Arief Hossain Khan, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank, Head Office, as Chief Guest. Special Guests included Md. Abdullah-Al-Faruq, Superintendent of Police, Narsingdi; and Mirza Azhar Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, Bank Asia PLC. The session was presided over by A.N.M. Moinul Kabir, Director, Payment Systems Department-1, Bangladesh Bank, Head Office.

The program included a detailed presentation on the ‘Cashless Bangladesh’ initiative by Bangladesh Bank, followed by speeches from distinguished guests and an interactive open discussion session.

Promotional campaigns and roadshows were also organized across selected locations, including Bangla QR leaflet distribution, banner displays, and special discount offers on QR-based payments.

Special emphasis was given to the advantages of Bangla QR, focusing on its speed, convenience, and security.

These features play an important role in accelerating financial inclusion and supporting the development of a strong digital financial ecosystem across the country.

Participants, including officials from Bangladesh Bank, branch managers of banks in Narsingdi, regional MFS representatives, members of merchant associations, students, and teachers actively engaged in the sessions and showed strong interest in organizing similar initiatives in the future, the release adds.