The 4th Bangladesh Fintech Summit started at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in Dhaka on Saturday (26 August).
The day-long summit, organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum, brought together industry professionals, decision-makers and thought leaders from the banking and finance sector at home and abroad to discuss and share insights on Bangladesh’s profoundly emerging fintech industry.
The summit is jointly powered by bKash Limited, in association with Mutual Trust Bank Limited, upay and Basis.
The summit began with the opening speech of Shariful Islam, founder of Bangladesh Fintech Forum and Bangladesh Brand Forum.
Addressing the occasion, Shariful Islam said, “The advancement of Bangladesh’s fintech sector is crucial for the Smart Bangladesh vision. Fintech is a very important component of the Smart Economy, one of the four pillars of the vision of Smart Bangladesh.”
“This platform is dedicated to strengthening the fintech ecosystem in Bangladesh with policy advocacy and engagements. I firmly believe today’s valuable discussions will open new frontiers for the emerging fintech industry of Bangladesh,” he added.
The summit featured an engaging agenda comprising four keynote sessions, three panel discussions, four insight sessions, one case study, one fireside chat and one igniting conversation.
The distinguished discussions together have raised significant talking points and policy suggestions while shaping a framework for the fintech stakeholders of the country.
