Bangladesh Bank organised a two-day seminar on the Cashless Bangladesh Initiative in Rajshahi, with BRAC Bank serving as the Lead Bank, to promote digital transactions and enhance financial awareness, a press release said.
Held on September 17, 2025 at the Rajshahi Kara Training Academy Auditorium and on September 18, 2025 at Rajshahi University, the programme engaged businessmen, customers, students, bank officials, and the wider community.
The event featured seminars, panel discussions, exhibitions, and awareness campaigns showcasing the benefits of Bangla QR and other digital transaction platforms to accelerate the transition from cash to digital payments.
Distinguished guests included Khondoker Azim Ahmed NDC, Divisional Commissioner of Rajshahi, as Chief Guest; Md. Arief Hossain Khan, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank Head Office; Md. Sharafat Ullah Khan, Director, Bangladesh Bank Head Office; and Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO of BRAC Bank, as Special Guests. The session was presided over by Rafeza Akhter Kanta, Director, Bangladesh Bank Head Office. Sabbir Hossain, Deputy Managing Director & COO of BRAC Bank, was also in attendance.
The programme featured extensive sessions on digital financial services, supported by promotional campaigns and roadshows designed to raise awareness and drive customer adoption. Particular emphasis was placed on the speed, convenience, and security of cashless transactions as enablers of financial inclusion across the country.
Participants welcomed Bangladesh Bank’s initiative and expressed strong interest in similar programmes in the future. BRAC Bank’s leadership role underscores its unwavering commitment to advancing financial inclusion and accelerating the nation’s transition toward a cashless economy.
