Regulatory · Neobank · 2023

Bangladesh Bank approves eight digital banking licenses

Bangladesh Bank issued Digital banking license approval affecting Nagad Digital Bank, Kori Digital Bank, bKash Digital Bank, DG-10 Bank, DigiAll, Smart Digital Bank, Japan-Bangla Digital Bank, North East Digital Bank on October 22, 2023.

Primary
Bangladesh Bank
Counterparty
Nagad Digital Bank, Kori Digital Bank, bKash Digital Bank, DG-10 Bank, DigiAll, Smart Digital Bank, Japan-Bangla Digital Bank, North East Digital Bank
Structure
Digital banking license approval
Date
October 22, 2023
Sub-sector
Neobank

Bangladesh Bank approved eight digital banks to advance its Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041 targeting 75% digital transactions by 2027 and expanding financial inclusion.

Primary company
Bangladesh Bank
Amount
Event date
October 22, 2023
Sub-sector
Neobank
HQ
Structure
Digital banking license approval
Source published
November 24, 2023
Publisher
International Banker

Source: internationalbanker.com