The authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia launched an e-payment service for the students of the university with a view to simplifying transactions for them. Read: 5 injured in BCL factional clash at Islamic University IU vice-chancellor Professor Shaikh Abdus Salam inaugurated the e-payment service at an e-payment application launching ceremony as chief guest, a press release issued by IU information, publication and public relations office deputy director Rajibul Islam on Saturday (November 25, 2023). The service will allow the students to pay all sorts of fees, including admission, examination, and residential hall fees, online without having to go to the bank. Read: Islamic University and Edith Cowan University to undertake joint academic, research activities  Through the e-payment service software of Agrani Bank, students will be able to pay money through bKash, Nagad, and Rocket using their ID. This service will be available to all students from the 2017-18 academic session of the university. The online banking service will be a convenient and efficient way for students to pay their fees, IU acting registrar HM Ali Hasan said that the e-payment service would save students time and hassle. Read: Islamic University officials continue work abstention for 2nd day  It would also help to reduce the number of people visiting banks. The service was expected to be well-received by students, he added.

Uber and bKash on Monday announced a partnership which will allow Uber riders to pay for their trips using bKash, the largest mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh.