Dhaka: bKash, the country’s leading mobile financial service provider, has made a significant mark at the third edition of the Bangladesh Retail Awards by securing three prestigious accolades. Organised by the Bangladesh Retail Forum and the Bangladesh Brand Forum, these awards recognize organizations and initiatives that have transformed the retail sector in Bangladesh through digital innovation.
According to United News of Bangladesh, bKash emerged as a winner in the ‘Best Innovation in POP Merchandising’ category for its ‘bKash Payment Speaker’ service and in the ‘Best Innovation in Retail Payment Solution’ category for its ‘bKash Salesforce App’. Additionally, the company earned an ‘Honorable Mention’ in the ‘Best Use of Technology in Retail’ category for its ‘bKash NFC’ service. Senior officials from bKash were present to receive these accolades.
The bKash Payment Speaker is particularly noteworthy for its ability to announce transaction amounts immediately after a payment is made at a merchant point, offering instant confirmation to both customers and merchants. The bKash NFC service enhances the transaction process further by enabling quick and seamless contactless payments.
This year’s awards ceremony saw 40 initiatives recognized as winners, with 24 receiving honorable mentions among the top innovations within Bangladesh’s retail sector.