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Digital payments gain momentum as Eid spending surges in Bangladesh

2026-05-24 00:00:00

Eid-ul-Adha in Bangladesh has long been more than a religious celebration; it is a powerful economic moment that sets the rhythm of consumption, trade, and...

Bangladesh on cusp of transition to cashless economy

2026-05-24 00:00:00

Bangladesh is undergoing a major transformation in its financial system as mobile financial services (MFS) increasingly replace cash-based transactions. Over the past decade, digital financial...

Plastic money boom amid Bangladesh's uneven cashless shift

2026-05-24 00:00:00

From supermarket checkouts and online shopping carts to utility bills, overseas travel and freelance payments, plastic money is rapidly reshaping how Bangladeshis spend, save and...

Incentives accelerate virtual ecosystem in transaction space

2026-05-24 00:00:00

Various incentives for using digital-payment applications are helping accelerate the virtual ecosystem in the transaction space, which is believed to be playing a significant role...

Bangladesh moves towards cashless economy

2026-05-24 00:00:00

The country is bracing for a major transformation of its financial ecosystem as the central bank seeks to reduce dependence on physical currency and gradually...

Dutch-Bangla Bank remains at the forefront of digital transformation

2026-05-24 00:00:00

The card-based payment ecosystem in Bangladesh has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past five years, driven by increasing digital awareness, smartphone penetration, growth in...

Digital channels are becoming a preferred mode of transactions

2026-05-24 00:00:00

Prime Bank PLC continues to invest in cutting edge technology to further intensify its virtual banking services as digital channels no longer an alternative option...

Cashless convenience in Eid-ul-Azha celebration

2026-05-24 00:00:00

The Eid-ul-Azha, one of the greatest festivals of Muslim throughout the world, symbolises sacrifice, devotion, compassion, and solidarity. Celebrated to commemorate the attempt of Prophet...