Dhaka, March 15 -- The Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink, Johan Buse, has called for a faster shift towards digital banking and reforms in the telecommunications sector, saying Bangladesh must modernise its digital infrastructure to improve accessibility and affordability for consumers.

In a sideline interview during an iftar event for journalists, he said digital banking could significantly transform financial inclusion in the country by offering services that are easier and cheaper than traditional banking systems.

"Digital banks are very different compared to traditional banks because they make services affordable and digitally accessible," he said, noting that such services can eliminate the need for costly physical branches and...