Pubali Bank Holds ‘Cashless Jorarganj’ Awareness Program in Mirsarai.

Mirsarai,Correspondent, Chattogram, July 29: Pubali Bank PLC organized a cashless service and awareness program titled “Cashless Jorarganj” under the slogan “One Country, One QR, Transactions through Bangla QR” at Jorarganj in Mirsarai Upazila of Chattogram on Wednesday. The event was held at 12:00 pm at the premises of Jorarganj Adarsha High School Super Market. It was presided over by Mohammad Azizul Haque, Principal Officer of Pubali Bank and Manager of the Jorarganj Sub-Branch. The chief guest was A.K.M. Masud, Deputy General Manager and Regional Head of Pubali Bank’s Chattogram North Region. Special guests included Abdul Hai, President of the Jorarganj Market Development Committee; Iftekhar Uddin Sabuj, General Secretary of the Jorarganj Adarsha High School Super Market Management Committee; Faruk Hossain Mahmud, Principal Officer and Manager of the Baraiyarhat Branch; and Ahmed Ullah, Principal Officer and Manager of the Korerhat Branch. Among those present were Rajib Dey, Cash In-Charge of the Baraiyarhat Branch; officials of the Jorarganj Sub-Branch including Sohel Al Hamid, Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Didarul Alam, Sabbir Ul Alam Chowdhury, Jahangir Alam Jewel, and Arif Khan, along with local businessmen and distinguished community members. Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest A.K.M. Masud said that Pubali Bank PLC is implementing a nationwide digital payment campaign under the initiatives “Cashless Bangladesh” and “Bangla QR” to promote secure, fast, and modern digital transactions while reducing dependence on cash. He explained that under the “One Country, One QR Code” policy, customers and merchants can use a single QR code to make and receive payments seamlessly through different banks and mobile financial service providers. The speakers highlighted that the Bangla QR system enables instant transactions by simply scanning a QR code through mobile banking or banking applications. They noted that the initiative would significantly reduce the risks associated with carrying cash while promoting secure, transparent, and technology-driven financial services across the country. The guests also urged local traders and customers to embrace cashless payment services in an effort to transform Jorarganj into a modern marketplace driven by digital transactions. The program concluded with a colorful awareness rally involving Pubali Bank officials, customers, and local business representatives. The rally marched through the main roads of Jorarganj Market to encourage wider adoption of cashless payment systems among the public.