NRB Bank holds cashless Bangladesh awareness programme in Chattogram

NRB Bank PLC organised a cashless banking awareness programme at Southern University Bangladesh in Chattogram on Wednesday (11 November), as part of Bangladesh Bank’s vision of building a cashless economy.

The initiative aimed to promote digital financial inclusion, encourage cashless transactions and raise awareness of the Bangla QR payment system among university students, faculty members and other stakeholders.

The programme featured awareness sessions, promotional campaigns, interactive discussions and on-campus activities highlighting the convenience, security, efficiency and accessibility of digital payment solutions.

Particular emphasis was placed on encouraging students and young people to adopt Bangla QR as a simple and secure alternative to cash transactions.

Mahbubul Alam, director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the programme as the chief guest, while Tarek Reaz Khan, managing director and CEO of NRB Bank PLC, was present as a distinguished guest.

Other guests included Southern University Bangladesh Vice-Chancellor and President Sharif Ashrafuzzaman; Bangladesh Bank Joint Directors Rashedul Islam and Mahfuzur Rahman; NRB Bank Additional Managing Director Kimiwa Saddat; and Khaja Wasiullah, head of the bank’s Cards Division.

Representatives of NRB Bank and Bangladesh Bank engaged with students, faculty members and university officials through awareness sessions and practical demonstrations of the Bangla QR payment system.

The sessions highlighted how the system enables seamless and secure digital transactions while contributing to an inclusive, technology-driven financial ecosystem.

As part of the initiative, the bank also distributed promotional materials, T-shirts, brochures and souvenirs to encourage the adoption of digital payment services on campus.

Through the programme, NRB Bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh Bank’s Cashless Bangladesh vision by expanding digital payment awareness beyond conventional banking channels and encouraging greater participation in the country's digital financial ecosystem.