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VEON's Banglalink Receives Bangladesh Bank Approval to Launch Digital Payment Service Mukto Pay

$VEONPress releaseAug 12, 2026, 8:30 AM ETRead the release

VEON's subsidiary Banglalink received a Payment Service Provider licence from Bangladesh Bank to launch its digital payment service, Mukto Pay, targeting a commercial debut in September 2026. The launch supports a proposed public-private partnership where VEON committed an initial $250 million investment, aiming to help attract $1 billion in foreign direct investment to the country's digital infrastructure.

Key figures

Target fdi
$1 billion
Q2 fs revenue
$151 million
Q2 digital revenue
$342 million
Fs active customers
59000000
Banglalink ebitda yoy
13.6%
Investment commitment
$250 million
Q2 digital revenue yoy
53.6%
Banglalink revenue yoy bdt
4.1%

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