The Ayesha Abed Foundation, Aarong’s craft production center, will disburse wages to its more than 20,000 artisans spread across 14 districts in Bangladesh, a press release said Monday.
As a result, these artisans, majority of who are women, will receive their monthly wage directly into their bKash wallets.
The digital wage disbursement through bKash will bring convenience for the artisans and make wage management easier and more affordable for the foundation as well.
After receiving their wages in their bKash account, artisans will be able to use a variety of services, including mobile recharge, utility bill payment, shop payment, and loan and savings schemes from banks and financial institutions. Moreover, artisans will be able to cash-out their wages from bKash “Priyo” agent without any cost. Thus, the artisans, mostly women, will be empowered in their financial decisions and enjoy freedom in their day-to-day transactions.
bKash and Ayesha Abed Foundation have recently signed an agreement held at the city’s Aarong Centre. D. Sasikumar, head, Ayesha Abed Foundation and Ali Ahmmed, chief commercial officer of bKash signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations. Kamal Quadir, CEO of bKash, Tamara Hasan Abed, chairperson of the Ayesha Abed Foundation and other senior officials were also present.
