Md. Osman Gani , Upazila Correspondent, Chandina || With a view to expanding digital transactions, promoting the necessity of modern banking services, and reducing reliance on cash to build a technology-driven financial system, a special exchange of views meeting on ‘Cashless Bangladesh’ was held in Chandina, organized by Pubali Bank PLC. The Chandina branch of Pubali Bank PLC arranged this program on Monday (October 12, 2026).Chaired by Mohammad Amirul Islam, Senior Principal Officer and Head of the Chandina Branch, the event was attended by Md. Mainul Islam, Deputy General Manager and Regional Head of Pubali Bank PLC’s Comilla Regional Office, as the chief guest. Assistant General Manager and RRM of the same office, Dhurjati Prasad Bhattacharya, was present as the special guest. Additionally, Sojib Guha, Head of the Nimsar Branch, and local prominent businessman Wali Ullah, among other guests, were in attendance.In his speech, the chief guest remarked that the world is rapidly moving toward a digital economy, and there is no alternative to a technology-driven banking system to build a modern Bangladesh. Speakers emphasized the importance of raising awareness among customers regarding online financial fraud to ensure safe, fast, and transparent transactions. During the event, local customers and traders, including former teacher of Rampur Bazar Government Primary School Abu Taher, businessman Alamgir Bhuiyan, Shahadat Hossain Patwary, and Md. Sabuj Patwary, shared their views and experiences.Simultaneously, a three-day special campaign under the ‘One Nation, One QR’ program was inaugurated by the bank. Hands-on training on QR code-based transactions was provided to the attending merchants and general customers, and Point of Sale (POS) machines along with QR code-embedded crests were presented to several prominent traders. Officials from the Chandina branch including Deputy Junior Officers Khadija Akter, Md. Saiful Islam, and Md. Arif Hossain; Officer Md. Tanzil Hossain; and Senior Officer Md. Faruk Hossain, alongside other staff members actively facilitated the smooth execution of the event. Organizers expressed optimism that such initiatives will significantly expand the reach of modern banking services in the area.