Why has growth of transactions through Bangla QR stalled?
Prothom Alo (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
The ''Bangla QR'' initiative, launched to popularise digital transactions by reducing the use of cash, has stalled. Initially, the transaction pace was encouraging, but recently there has been a decline.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- An analysis of Bangladesh Bank's data from May to October shows that in the last two weeks of May, daily transactions through Bangla QR amounted to Tk 2-3 billion.
- On 30 September, Bangladesh Bank announced that if money is withdrawn through Bangla QR to increase digital transactions, those accounts will be closed.
- To boost transactions through Bangla QR code, Bangladesh Bank has allocated Tk 1 billion in the 2026-27 fiscal year to provide incentives to banks and MFS companies.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | Tk 2 | “An analysis of Bangladesh Bank's data from May to October shows that in the last two weeks of May, daily transactions through Bangla QR amounted to Tk 2-3 billion.” |
Figure | Tk 13 | “In the first week of October, daily transactions rose to Tk 13. 5 billion.” |
Figure | Tk 11 | “By the last week of October, transactions fell to Tk 11. 9 billion.” |
Figure | Tk 3 | “For this fee, MFS companies pay the government more than Tk 3 as revenue for every thousand.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).
“Initially, the transaction pace was encouraging, but recently there has been a decline.”
A beginning; a first move.
Synonyms: direct initiative
“The ''Bangla QR'' initiative, launched to popularise digital transactions by reducing the use of cash, has stalled.”
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
Synonyms: instant, present, indubitable, self-evident
“Without new initiatives, there seems to be no immediate potential for growth in transactions, according to industry insiders.”
Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)
Synonyms: noumenon, spirit
“Without new initiatives, there seems to be no immediate potential for growth in transactions, according to industry insiders.”
Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).
“An analysis of Bangladesh Bank's data from May to October shows that in the last two weeks of May, daily transactions through Bangla QR amounted to Tk 2-3 billion.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The ''Bangla QR'' initiative, launched to popularise digital transactions by reducing the use of cash, has stalled. Initially, the transaction pace was encouraging, but recently there has been a decline. Although Bangladesh Bank has set targets for banks and financial institutions to increase transactions.
Meanwhile, from this month, Bangla QR code service has been introduced for peer-to-peer transactions.
An analysis of Bangladesh Bank's data from May to October shows that in the last two weeks of May, daily transactions through Bangla QR amounted to Tk 2-3 billion. In the first week of October, daily transactions rose to Tk 13. After that, transactions began to decline. Without new initiatives, there seems to be no immediate potential for growth in transactions, according to industry insiders.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.In the first week of October, daily transactions rose to _____.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The ''Bangla QR'' initiative, launched to popularise digital _____ by reducing the use of cash, has stalled.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Initially, the transaction pace was encouraging, but recently there has been a decline.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Banking & loans
Small businesses often find it hard to get bank loans. What problems does this cause, and what could be done about it?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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