Bangladesh Bank has announced that the use of the Bangla QR code will become mandatory across the country starting July 1. The declaration was made by Deputy Governor Dr. Habibur Rahman during the inauguration of the 'Bangla QR Transaction Campaign' held at the central bank’s headquarters in Dhaka.

Dr. Rahman stated that the initiative aims to reduce cash transactions and promote a cashless society. The Bangla QR system will allow customers to make payments without handling small change, ensuring transactions are easier, safer, and more secure. He added that digital documentation of all transactions would help reduce informal economic activities, expand the GDP, and make the economy more dynamic.

The Deputy Governor also urged banks and related operators to integrate Bangla QR features into their apps so that both ordinary citizens and small businesses can benefit from digital financial services more conveniently.