BRAC Bank has organized a digital payment awareness program targeting cattle farmers and traders in Dinajpur, Jhenaidah, and Chuadanga, a press release said Friday. The program aimed to educate farmers and traders about the advantages of digital transactions in cattle markets during Eid-ul-Azha. As part of the “Smart Bangladesh Smart Haat” initiative, Bangladesh Bank encourages individuals to adopt secure, convenient, and safe digital payment methods. Using point-of-sale (POS) systems, apps, QR codes, mobile financial services (MFS), and agent banking eliminates the need to carry physical money, minimizing the chances of falling victim to fraudsters or encountering fake notes. BRAC Bank, as the Lead Bank, organized the event in Chirirbandar, Dinajpur, on June 12, 2023. During the event, bank officials also visited Ambari Haat, a nearby market, and distributed leaflets to raise awareness about digital payments among cattle farmers. Key figures present at the programme included Md. Nazmul Hasan, Head of Agent Banking at BRAC Bank; Md. Aziz Ali, Livestock Extension Officer; Dr. Rupom Chandra Mahanta, Veterinary Surgeon in Chirirbandar; Md. Abu Hanifa, Manager of Dinajpur Branch; and Raihanul Haque and Jashim Uddin from the Merchant Acquiring team at BRAC Bank.
