Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mustakur Rahman, visited Nila Market in Purbachal New Town on Saturday as part of an ongoing campaign to promote the 'Bangla QR' digital payment system.
Senior officials from the central bank, alongside representatives from relevant commercial banks and payment service providers (PSPs), accompanied the Governor during the visit.
During his tour of various shops in the market, the Governor interacted with local traders and shoppers, highlighting the benefits of digital transactions.
He urged everyone to adopt Bangla QR as a safe, fast, and convenient payment method for daily purchases.
To demonstrate the system firsthand, Governor Rahman personally bought several items from market vendors and settled the bills using Bangla QR.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would boost enthusiasm and raise awareness among both business owners and the general public to adopt Bangla QR in their everyday transactions.