Dhaka, April 1 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Mostaqur Rahman has directed all commercial banks in the country to launch 'Bangla QR' apps by June this year to expand digital transactions and boost revenue.

The Governor issued this directive on Wednesday during an interactive session with business editors of electronic media held at the central bank headquarters.

Governor Rahman emphasized that political influence has historically been a major obstacle to ensuring good governance in the banking sector. He warned that no political interference will be tolerated in banking operations moving forward.

Speaking on the issue of non-performing loans (NPLs), the Governor instructed banks to implement rigorous scrutiny before approving project...