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A Jatiya Party and two independent lawmakers in parliament yesterday came down heavily on the ministries of finance and information technology for widespread corruption. ....
MFS industry swells riding on low-income groups Cash-out charge unchanged since 2011 Mobile financial services have gained immense popularity in Bangladesh, particularly among lower-income groups, but the charge to withdraw funds has remained almost unchanged since the inception of the digital platform in 2011. As a result, most clients have to fork out Tk 18.50 to withdraw Tk 1,000 from their accounts. It was the same when the service was rolled out. Although some MFS providers have recently slashed the charge to Tk 14, users and analysts say the rate is still higher, and a further reduction will benefit the poor, who avail the money withdrawal service through mobile phones most. ....