VEON Wins Bangladesh Digital Bank License, Expanding DFS Footprint
Sep 25, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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License approval de-risks entry into Bangladesh DFS, opening a new growth vector; near-term upside from re-rating of VEON's DFS potential and cross-sell opportunities, though execution and regulatory timelines introduce uncertainty.
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VEON's JV with Square Group secured a Digital Bank license from Bangladesh Bank, advancing its Invest in Bangladesh NOW program. The venture will integrate Banglalink's mobile network with digital financial services, backed by a US$250 million anchor investment and a goal to mobilize up to US$1 billion in foreign direct investment, expanding financial access across Bangladesh.
VEON-Square wins Bangladesh Digital Bank license; digital banking to begin.
Anchor investment US$250 million; target US$1 billion in FDI for Bangladesh.
License leverages Banglalink PSP and Mukto Pay for financial inclusion.
Bangladesh adds to VEON DFS footprint; 59 million active DFS customers in Q2 2026.
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