M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and Head of Retail and SME Banking, EBL; and Ali Ahmmed, Chief Commercial Officer of bKash; jointly launched the country's first digital FDR on bKash App at an event held at EBL Head Office in the city on Wednesday. Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and bKash jointly introduced the country's first digital FDR (fixed deposit) available on bKash App, marking a significant milestone in advancing financial inclusion.
bKash users can now instantly open FDR from bKash App, without visiting branches or submitting paper documents, says a press statement.
The initiative aims to help people across the country, including those in semi-urban and rural areas, grow their savings conveniently with one of the leading banks in Bangladesh.
bKash customers can now open FDR with EBL ranging from Tk 10,000 to Tk 100,000 having tenures of 6 and 12 months, with auto-renewal option.
Customers will receive periodic interest in bKash account. Besides, customers can download and preserve digital receipts from bKash app.
M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking at EBL, and Ali Ahmmed, Chief Commercial Officer of bKash Limited, jointly made the announcement at an event held at EBL Head Office in the city on Wednesday.
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