The Dhaka Times Desk Bikash, the most popular mobile banking service provider in Bangladesh, has brought a golden opportunity to pay electricity bills. From now you can pay your electricity bill in a very easy way at home.
Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar inaugurated this development service at a function on Monday July 9 at a hotel in the capital. The managing director of Teletalk was present. Shahab Uddin, BKS Chief Commercial Officer Mizanur Rashid and Chief External and Corporate Affairs Major General Md. Monirul Islam (retd.) and many others.
Mustafa Jabbar said in the opening ceremony, “Development has played a big role in the digital transformation of Bangladesh. The development of mobile financial services around the world is now an example. The government is trying to create a 'Cashless Society' by introducing digital payment systems in every area for easy and secure transactions. Development has come a long way in that direction. The role of development in reaching the benefits of Digital Bangladesh to the rural people is undoubtedly appreciated.”
On the occasion, BKash Chief Commercial Officer Mizanur Rashid said about BKash's new service, "With this service, customers can easily and conveniently pay their bills from the comfort of their homes. They no longer have to go far to pay electricity bills. You can pay the bill without any charge for the first three months. A minimum charge will be made thereafter.” He further hinted, "Bikash is keen to collaborate with other utility service providers to make their bill payment services simple, cost-effective and hassle-free."
Besides, managing director of Teletalk. Sahab Uddin said, "Teletek is moving forward with new services to marginalized people in development with technical support. A unique example of this is the development of Pay Bill services. This is an example of the government's construction of Digital Bangladesh. From now on, people in the village will not have to go to the bank and wait in line for hours.”
From the menu customer dials *247# to pay bill through BKash
5. Pay Bill must be selected. 1. By selecting Electricity you can complete the bill payment through the following simple steps.
Currently this service can be availed from BKash's USSD menu (ie by dialing *247#). Later, electricity bill payment service will be included in Bkash apps as well.
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