ONE Bank PLC, in partnership with United International University (UIU), has launched Bangla QR at the UIU campus to promote convenient and interoperable digital payments among students and the university community. The event was attended by more than 400 students and was joined by the Honorable Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Mr. Md. Mostaqur Rahman, Vice Chancellor of UIU, Mr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Managing Director of ONE Bank PLC, Mr. Muhit Rahman, along with faculty members and senior officials from Bangladesh Bank and ONE Bank.

The initiative supports Bangladesh Bank’s vision of building an inclusive, digitally empowered and increasingly cashless economy. Under the initiative, UIU students can now use Bangla QR for selected payments within the university premises. Different businesses also participated through stalls, allowing students and guests to experience Bangla QR payments firsthand.

During an interactive session of the event, the Honorable Governor engaged with students on digital payments, financial innovation and the future of banking. The program also featured Bangladesh Bank’s Bangla QR specific initiatives and its role in advancing the country’s digital payment ecosystem. The event further marked the launch of cashless payments at UIU, demonstrating how digital payments can become part of everyday transactions.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Muhit Rahman, Managing Director, ONE Bank PLC, said, “Digital transformation becomes meaningful when financial services become easier and more accessible in everyday life. Bringing Bangla QR to UIU gives students an opportunity to experience interoperable digital payments firsthand while building greater awareness of the possibilities of a digitally enabled financial ecosystem. We are pleased to partner with UIU in supporting Bangladesh Bank’s vision and engaging the young generation in shaping the future of digital payments.”

Through this partnership, ONE Bank and UIU aim to strengthen awareness and adoption of digital payments among young people and contribute to the development of a more inclusive and digitally connected payment ecosystem.