B.Mirror Desk: Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) received Mastercard Licence for the first time among government banks. The Licence handing over ceremony was held at Bangladesh Krishi Bank to expand its card-based modern banking services. The Division President for South Asia and Country Corporate Officer for India of Mastercard Mr. Gautam Aggarwal handed over the licence to the Managing Director of Bangladesh Krishi Bank Sanchia Binte Ali at the ceremony on 27 October 2026. The Managing Director of Bangladesh Krishi Bank said, “On receiving the Mastercard licence for BKB has opened a new horizon for the bank’s digital banking activities. It will help advance to make cashless payment services more accessible by expanding card-based transaction opportunities for customers.” The Division President for South Asia and Country Corporate Officer Mr. Gautam Aggarwal for India of Mastercard said, “This partnership with Bangladesh Krishi Bank will help bring digital payment services to more people across the country and contribute positively to financial inclusion.” The Deputy Managing Directors of Bangladesh Krishi Bank Md. Abdur Rahim, Mohd. Khaleduzzaman & Abu Sayed Md. Rowshanul and the Country Manager for Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal of Mastercard Mr. Sandun Hapugoda and the General Manager of ICT Division Mohammad Salahuddin Razib along with concern executives from both organizations were also present on the occasion.