NRB Bank promotes Bangla QR digital payments in Chattogram

NRB Bank PLC hosted a cashless payments awareness programme at Southern University Bangladesh in Chattogram on 11 November, 2026. The event was designed to encourage students and faculty members to adopt the Bangla QR system for their everyday financial transactions.

This initiative is part of the bank's ongoing commitment to promoting digital financial inclusion across the country. According to a press release, the programme serves to support the Cashless Bangladesh project, a strategic initiative led by the central bank, Bangladesh Bank, to transition the nation toward digital payment infrastructure.

Mahbubul Alam, a director at Bangladesh Bank, attended the event as the chief guest. He was joined by Tarek Riaz Khan, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NRB Bank, and Dr Sharif Ashrafuzzaman, the Vice-Chancellor and President of Southern University Bangladesh, who represented the host institution.

The event also saw the participation of senior officials from the regulatory and banking sectors. Bangladesh Bank Joint Directors Rashedul Islam and Mahfuzur Rahman were present, alongside NRB Bank Additional Managing Director Kimiwa Saddat and the bank's Head of Cards Division, Khaja Wasiullah.

During the session, representatives from both the central bank and NRB Bank conducted interactive demonstrations to show how users can execute payments using Bangla QR. These practical sessions were intended to demystify the technology for the campus community.

The programme facilitated discussions between the bank representatives and the university community, focusing on the core benefits of digital payment systems. Students and faculty members explored topics including the convenience, security, and accessibility of using digital platforms for daily expenses.

NRB Bank supplemented the educational aspects of the event with various promotional activities on the university campus. The bank distributed informational brochures, T-shirts, and other souvenirs to help raise awareness among the attendees.

The bank stated that the programme is a key component of its broader strategy to improve financial literacy among young people. By engaging with university students, NRB Bank aims to foster a culture of digital adoption that will encourage the wider use of Bangla QR throughout Bangladesh.