, July 6 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday underscored the need for rapid digitalisation of Bangladesh's financial services, saying innovation and technology are essential for improving service delivery, ensuring transparency and reducing costs.

"Bangladesh must accelerate its digital transformation so that citizens can access public and financial services without visiting offices," he said while addressing "Innovation Showcasing 2025-26" programme organised by the Financial Institutions Division at the Multipurpose Hall of the Finance Division.

He said the government's objective is to bring all sections of society, including businesses, professionals, farmers, workers and ordinary citizens, under d...