bKash, the largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, recently won an award at the "Mastercard Excellence Awards" in recognition of its exceptional contributions to advancing financial inclusion and fostering a robust digital economy.

The MFS provider was awarded by the US-based digital payment provider in the digital business category for the 4th consecutive time, according to a press release.

Nishat Rahman, chief customer service officer of bKash, received the award from Ahsan H Mansur, governor of the Bangladesh Bank, at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the capital.

Themed "Leading by Resilience", the 6th edition of "Mastercard Excellence Awards" was given to 26 organisations in 18 categories based on their contribution to financial transactions in the financial year 2023-24.

bKash has been at the forefront of technological innovation, consistently striving to enhance customer services and extend essential financial services to every corner of the nation.

Through its secure and time-efficient digital financial solutions, the MFS provider has empowered customers to conduct their daily transactions with greater freedom and efficiency.

By doing so, bKash has become the synonym of digital transactions to the masses, the press release added.

Among others, Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager for Bangladesh at Mastercard, Adnan Kabir Rocky, head of banking partnership and operations of bKash, and Shaker Bin Khorshed, head of bKash Centre, were also present.