BRAC Bank acts as the lead bank 

Bangladesh Bank organized a stakeholder engagement session in Habiganj to accelerate the implementation of Bangla QR and promote interoperable digital payments as part of the country’s journey towards a Cashless Bangladesh, a press release said. 

BRAC Bank acted as the Lead Bank to organize this interactive session with guidance from Bangladesh Bank.

Held at the Habiganj Town Hall Auditorium on 29 July 2026, the event brought together officials from Bangladesh Bank, government representatives, bankers, merchants, entrepreneurs, educators, and media professionals to discuss the role of Bangla QR in expanding secure, seamless, and inclusive digital payments across Bangladesh.

The session was graced by Khaled Ahmed, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, Sylhet Office, as the Chief Guest. Habiganj, and Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, Additional Director of Bangladesh Bank, Sylhet Office; Al Nadarun Bin Akon, Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner’s Office, attended as Special Guests. Rezaur Rahman, Regional Head, Sylhet Region, BRAC Bank, presided over the programme and Raihanul Kabir, Senior Manager, e-Commerce, Merchant Acquiring, Retail Banking, BRAC Bank, delivered a keynote presentation.

Bangladesh Bank officials highlighted that the national Bangla QR standard enables seamless, interoperable payments for customers and merchants, driving the transition toward a cashless economy. Speakers encouraged businesses to adopt this technology to reduce cash dependency and enhance financial inclusion.

The discussion also highlighted that wider adoption of Bangla QR will reduce dependence on cash, simplify payment acceptance for merchants, enhance transaction transparency, improve business record-keeping, and strengthen financial inclusion, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.

A key highlight of the programme was the distribution of Bangla QR standees and stickers among local entrepreneurs by the Chief Guest, encouraging merchants to adopt and actively use digital payment solutions.

Participants noted Bangladesh Bank’s continued commitment to expanding the country’s digital payment ecosystem. 

Acting as the Lead Bank, BRAC Bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh Bank’s vision by expanding Bangla QR acceptance, onboarding more merchants, raising public awareness, and driving higher digital payment usage.