The use of Bangla QR is increasing in the country to make digital transactions easier, faster and within the reach of the common people. The trend of transactions through QR codes is increasing day by day, especially among small traders, shopkeepers and consumers. This reduces the risk of carrying cash, while also keeping the transaction records in the digital system. In continuation of this, on August 19, 2026, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, Mohammed Younus, was present as the chief guest and formally inaugurated Shahjalal BanglaQR at the Corporate Head Office of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. At this time, the Managing Director of the bank, Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, delivered speech about the importance of Bangla QR and its contribution to cashless transactions. Later, the first merchant was given Bangla QR code as the bank’s customer in the bank “Sarkar’s Kitchen” and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank, Mohammed Younus, handed over the replica of BanglaQR to Md. Main Uddin Sujon, General Manager of Sarkar’s Kitchen, a press release said.

The Vice-Chairman of the Board Mohiuddin Ahmed, the Directors Abdul Barek, Akkas Uddin Mollah, Khandaker Shakib Ahmed, Engineer Md. Towhidur Rahman and Fakir Maniruzzaman were present at the event. Among others the Additional Managing Director of the Bank Md. Abdullah Al-Mamun, the Deputy Managing Directors M. M. Saiful Islam and Md. Jafar Sadeq, FCA, The SEVP & Company Secretary of the Bank Md. Abul Bashar, the Head of the IT Division & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Khandker Bedoura Mahbub, the Head of Anti Money Laundering Division and Payment & Settlement Division Md. Abdul Quddus , the Head of Card Division Md. Riad Hossain and the In-charge of Public Relations Division and Chief Executive Officer of Bank Foundation K. M. Harunur Rashid were present.

This service has been launched in line with Bangladesh Bank’s initiative to expand cashless and digital transactions and the government’s drive to encourage digital payments. Bangla QR will make inter-bank payments easier and more convenient. One of the biggest advantages of Bangla QR is that transactions are completed instantly and securely using a specific QR code, without risk, for merchants. As a result, merchants no longer need to keep multiple QR codes for different institutions. This simplifies the transaction process and saves time. QR-based transactions can play an important role in expanding the country’s cashless economy. QR payments can be an effective medium, especially for small traders who have not yet fully embraced digital transactions. It is also very convenient for buyers as they can pay easily through mobile phones. Bangla QR will be required for merchants to obtain and renew new trade licenses.

The SSL (Software Shop Limited) as the acquiring partner and CIBL (Technology Consultant Limited) as the mobile app vendor are providing important technical support to this initiative. From September 1, 2026, the Bangla QR service will be open to all customers of any bank and MFS, including Shahjalal Islami Bank.