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Hello Niaz, bKash is currently operating only in Bangladesh and not any other country. Hence, it is important to mention the Area in "Bangladesh" only.
Also, bKash is currently valued at $2 Billion. So it is also important to update the part on the first section. Sakib.mahboob ( talk) 19:14, 30 April 2023 (UTC)
Hello @ Theroadislong, the Board of Director list mentioned on the article is not upto date and lacks proper information which will give the readers a wrong perception and knowledge. Here is the updated bKash Board of Director list along with their positions which is found from their official website ( https://www.bkash.com/en/about):
Shameran Abed, Chairman
Selim Reza Farhad Hussain, Director
Meheriar M. Hasan, Director
Asif Saleh, Director
Fahima Choudhury, Director
Nicholas Hughes, Director
Shinya Yoshino, Director
Guoming Cheng, Director
Jason Park, Director
Chris Lee, Director
Anita Ghazi Rahman, Director
Douglas Feagin, Director
Dr. Jamaluddin Ahmed, FCA, Director
Gregory C. Chen, Director
It is important to update this part on the article. Let's discuss if you have any queries.
Sakib.mahboob (
talk)
19:55, 30 April 2023 (UTC)
Please do not cancel the edit, let's talk why the Citation is needed for the sevices part on the Infobox section and the Board of Director Para Sakib.mahboob ( talk) 20:01, 30 April 2023 (UTC)
how can i create a freelancing payment method account at bkash? 103.242.20.246 ( talk) 06:07, 3 May 2023 (UTC)
01875764264 119.30.41.62 ( talk) 18:11, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
In the history section of this Article, there has been misinformation on the services it provides which states as it's services as:
Prepaid Package Value added service Music service WELCOME TUNE Caller tunes VOICE TUBE Robi radio MUSIC station Amar goongoon Airtel tune Local Express Amar Goongoon Dhamaka Discount offer AMAR TUNE MUSIC RADIO Information Serivice Sports Service News service Health line Stock information Blink line Study line Easy Menu
The services mentioned above are not the most accurate depiction of the services bKash Limited provides to their consumers. Rather, the actual services that they offer are;
Add Money, Cash out, Mobile Recharge, Payment, Add Money, Pay Bill, Savings, Loan, bKash to Bank, Remittance, Education Fees, Microfinance, Donation & Insurance.
As majority of these actually provided services are not in coherence with the services mentioned above, they are nothing more than a mere infectious practice and misinformation spreading and should be deleted and updated immediately. To further confirm the legitimacy of the services provided by the bKash Limited, I am referring their official website to reaffirm the actual services provided and properly discrediting the mentioned ones in the article. [1] OniruddhoSaadi ( talk) 11:38, 9 July 2023 (UTC)
References
Hi @ Sakib.mahboob
In the above section of this article on Bkash Limited, it has been stated that;
'bKash users can deposit money into their mobile accounts and then access a range of services. In particular, transferring and receiving money domestically and making payments. FnF Tariff Plans Internet package & Value Added Service like mobile recharge or paying utility bills Intermational Romaing Customer Serivce are also possible through bKash USSD (*247#) Bkash SMS 1247 numbers and bKash App.'
There has been several discrepancies in this given article. firstly, bKash users do not deposit money in their mobile accounts rather they open an account on the bKash platform with their national ID card and other necessary information and "Add Money" into the accounts that they have on the platform.
[5]
Secondly, bKash is a mobile financial Service (MFS) provider; therefore, they provide more services other than making payments and transferring money. Such as, Send Money, pay Bills, Savings, Loans, Bank to bKash, Education Fees, Microfinance, Donation, Cash Out, payment, Add Money, Remittance & Insurance. [6] Hence, terming bKash just an payment and Transferring Money service provider is such an illegitimate way of depicting the organisation. Furthermore, bKash do not offer FnF tariffs plans or internet package or any sorts of value added services such as international roaming. This directly violets the core construction of organisation which is heavily regulated by the Bangladesh Bank. [7] Rather, such services are offered by the organisations which operates in the Telco industries in Bangladesh.
Thirdly, the bKash SMS number has also been falsely presented. The correct SMS number of bKash is 16247. [8]
As these discrepancies greatly hamper the image and reputation of an industry leading organisation, they are immediately required to be updated for the goodwill of the organisation, easier access of correct information for the consumers as well as the researchers.
OniruddhoSaadi (
talk)
19:32, 9 July 2023 (UTC)
As this section has been updated, not sufficient information has been provided with it. therefore, this particular section does not add any significant value. henceforth, either it is requested to add all the necessary information regarding it or just remove it all together.
OniruddhoSaadi ( talk) 06:20, 3 September 2023 (UTC)
As the article progresses there is no short summary which illustrates a brief introduction for what bKash is and how it operates. As having a brief is immensely essential as it depicts the short version of this long paragraph. therefore, I suggest to have one added immediately. furthermore, I would also suggest a draft of how this short summary could fit the wikipedia page of bKash Limited.
bKash Limited is a Mobile Financial Service (MFS) provider of Bangladesh with the aspiration of bringing financial inclusion to the unbanked population of Bangladesh. bKash began its operation on the 21st June of 2011 and received its license from Bangladesh Bank on 12th April of 2010.
[14] Initially, the company started with offering simple money transfer facilities through the USSD (*247#) with the convenience of a mobile phone.
[15] Later on, it added more services such as bank to bKash money transfer, mobile recharge, utility bill payments, savings schemes, digital nano loans, remittance, education fees, microfinance services, donation and insurance.
[16] Since its inception, bKash has become a household name through conducting fast, easy and secure transactions.
As of August 2023, bKash has acquired over 70 million verified customers and to cater this gigantic pool of customers, it has set up a network of 330,000 agents [17], 550,000 merchants throughout the entire country. Furthermore, it has also established 293 customer care service points [18] which is also aided by the 24/7 call center (16247) and email and live chat facilities. In 2018, bKash Limited launched its app on Android and IOS platform which is currently being used by one third of overall bKash users.
06/APSDJ%20Vol.%2029%2C%20No.%201%2C%20May%202022-pp143-167_Rev.pdf] OniruddhoSaadi ( talk) 06:32, 3 September 2023 (UTC)
Hello everyone! Since we are talking about bKash along with it's inception & services, I think it will be good if we can give the readers an idea about the shareholders or the ownership model of the company. I have looked into several articles for the list of BoDs or Ownership structure and wrote the below write-up for a clarification:
bKash was established in 2010 as a joint venture between Money in Motion LLC—an American company that invests in start-ups that advance financial inclusion—and BRAC Bank, [23] [24] International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group became an equity partner in 2013 [25]. Gradually, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invested in bKash in 2014 [26] [27] Ant Group (formerly known as Ant Financial) [28], an affiliate of the globally reputed Alibaba Group, became an investor in 2018. After a decade of continuous growth, SoftBank [29], the world’s largest technology investment fund, invested in bKash in 2021, which was a first for any Bangladeshi company.
Will be great if we can share our thoughts and insights on this.
Sakib.mahboob (
talk)
06:16, 5 September 2023 (UTC)
In the overview section it has been mentioned that almost one third of the overall registered bKash customer uses the bKash App. There has not been any significant information in this regard. as it contributes significantly to the values and services of bKash limited, a specific section should address this. I hope some references can be added in this regard. Alvi Nagib ( talk) 09:09, 7 September 2023 (UTC)
In the recent edit of the overview section, there are some discrepancies which can be observed.
bKash ( Bengali: বিকাশ) is a mobile financial service in Bangladesh operating under the authority of Bangladesh Bank as a subsidiary of BRAC Bank Limited. This mobile money system service company started as a joint venture between BRAC Bank Limited, and Money in Motion LLC. As a mobile financial service (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, bKash users can deposit money into their mobile accounts and then access a range of services. In particular, transferring and receiving money domestically and making payments. Services like mobile recharge or paying utility bills are also possible through bKash USSD (*247#) and bKash App. A user can receive remittance on bKash. In November 2021, bKash became the first ever unicorn startup (a startup whose valuation is $1 billion or more) company in Bangladesh. In May 2023, bKash became the regional sponsors of the Argentina Football Association.
Fortune magazine ranked bKash among the top 50 companies in their Change the World list in 2017. According to Fortune, 22% of Bangladeshi adults use bKash with around 4.5 million daily transactions. Asiamoney magazine declared bKash as the Best Digital Bank (2018). World HRD Congress declared it as one of Asia's best employers in 2017.
Upon fixing the discrepencies, the more accurate version of the article would look like;
bKash (
Bengali: বিকাশ) is a mobile financial service in
Bangladesh operating under the authority of
Bangladesh Bank as a subsidiary of
BRAC Bank Limited. This mobile financial service company started as a
joint venture between
BRAC Bank Limited, and Money in Motion LLC. As a mobile financial service (MFS) provider in
Bangladesh, bKash users can transfer money into their mobile accounts and then access a range of services. In particular, transferring and receiving money domestically and making payments. Services like mobile recharge or paying utility bills are also possible through bKash USSD (*247#) and bKash App. A user can receive
remittance on bKash. In November 2021, bKash became the first ever
unicorn
startup (a startup whose valuation is $1 billion or more) company in Bangladesh. In May 2023, bKash became the regional sponsors of the
Argentina Football Association.
Fortune magazine ranked bKash 23rd among the top 50 companies in their Change the World list in 2017 [41]. According to the Daily Star; A leading national newspaper, bKash has reached a consumer base of 70 Million of registered Bangladeshi adults. Asiamoney magazine declared bKash as the Best Digital Solution (2018) [42]. World HRD Congress declared it as one of Asia's best employers in 2017.
These corrections are much more accurate compared to the recent change that has been made to the existing article.
OniruddhoSaadi (
talk)
08:52, 11 September 2023 (UTC)
Mdjouwel bkash to the following URL=01732642697 2400:C600:3575:817A:1:0:2CB5:675B ( talk) 23:00, 11 October 2023 (UTC)
The image attached on the infobox of the article is from a long time ago and I believe this should be updated. I have uploaded an image of bKash's head office located at the Capital of Bangladesh in Wikimedia which can be used as an image on the infobox section. I would request someone to add the image on the section for better clarity of the audiences from the article. Sakib.mahboob ( talk) 10:57, 22 October 2023 (UTC)
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![]() | This article was tagged for speedy deletion under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion but a reviewing administrator or uninvolved experienced editor ( DESiegel ( talk)) declined the request on the basis that: This is not a blatant copyvio as it stands, and not so blatantly promotional that editing cannot cure it. This article should not be tagged again for speedy deletion under the same criterion and, unless a valid, separate speedy deletion basis exists, further attempts at deleting this article should be made via the proposed deletion process (prod) if uncontroversial, or the article taken to articles for deletion (AfD) for debate on the merits. Note: this template should be removed once the associated article has survived an AfD debate; or has been significantly changed such that further speedy deletion requests are unlikely. |
Hello Niaz, bKash is currently operating only in Bangladesh and not any other country. Hence, it is important to mention the Area in "Bangladesh" only.
Also, bKash is currently valued at $2 Billion. So it is also important to update the part on the first section. Sakib.mahboob ( talk) 19:14, 30 April 2023 (UTC)
Hello @ Theroadislong, the Board of Director list mentioned on the article is not upto date and lacks proper information which will give the readers a wrong perception and knowledge. Here is the updated bKash Board of Director list along with their positions which is found from their official website ( https://www.bkash.com/en/about):
Shameran Abed, Chairman
Selim Reza Farhad Hussain, Director
Meheriar M. Hasan, Director
Asif Saleh, Director
Fahima Choudhury, Director
Nicholas Hughes, Director
Shinya Yoshino, Director
Guoming Cheng, Director
Jason Park, Director
Chris Lee, Director
Anita Ghazi Rahman, Director
Douglas Feagin, Director
Dr. Jamaluddin Ahmed, FCA, Director
Gregory C. Chen, Director
It is important to update this part on the article. Let's discuss if you have any queries.
Sakib.mahboob (
talk)
19:55, 30 April 2023 (UTC)
Please do not cancel the edit, let's talk why the Citation is needed for the sevices part on the Infobox section and the Board of Director Para Sakib.mahboob ( talk) 20:01, 30 April 2023 (UTC)
how can i create a freelancing payment method account at bkash? 103.242.20.246 ( talk) 06:07, 3 May 2023 (UTC)
01875764264 119.30.41.62 ( talk) 18:11, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
In the history section of this Article, there has been misinformation on the services it provides which states as it's services as:
Prepaid Package Value added service Music service WELCOME TUNE Caller tunes VOICE TUBE Robi radio MUSIC station Amar goongoon Airtel tune Local Express Amar Goongoon Dhamaka Discount offer AMAR TUNE MUSIC RADIO Information Serivice Sports Service News service Health line Stock information Blink line Study line Easy Menu
The services mentioned above are not the most accurate depiction of the services bKash Limited provides to their consumers. Rather, the actual services that they offer are;
Add Money, Cash out, Mobile Recharge, Payment, Add Money, Pay Bill, Savings, Loan, bKash to Bank, Remittance, Education Fees, Microfinance, Donation & Insurance.
As majority of these actually provided services are not in coherence with the services mentioned above, they are nothing more than a mere infectious practice and misinformation spreading and should be deleted and updated immediately. To further confirm the legitimacy of the services provided by the bKash Limited, I am referring their official website to reaffirm the actual services provided and properly discrediting the mentioned ones in the article. [1] OniruddhoSaadi ( talk) 11:38, 9 July 2023 (UTC)
References
Hi @ Sakib.mahboob
In the above section of this article on Bkash Limited, it has been stated that;
'bKash users can deposit money into their mobile accounts and then access a range of services. In particular, transferring and receiving money domestically and making payments. FnF Tariff Plans Internet package & Value Added Service like mobile recharge or paying utility bills Intermational Romaing Customer Serivce are also possible through bKash USSD (*247#) Bkash SMS 1247 numbers and bKash App.'
There has been several discrepancies in this given article. firstly, bKash users do not deposit money in their mobile accounts rather they open an account on the bKash platform with their national ID card and other necessary information and "Add Money" into the accounts that they have on the platform.
[5]
Secondly, bKash is a mobile financial Service (MFS) provider; therefore, they provide more services other than making payments and transferring money. Such as, Send Money, pay Bills, Savings, Loans, Bank to bKash, Education Fees, Microfinance, Donation, Cash Out, payment, Add Money, Remittance & Insurance. [6] Hence, terming bKash just an payment and Transferring Money service provider is such an illegitimate way of depicting the organisation. Furthermore, bKash do not offer FnF tariffs plans or internet package or any sorts of value added services such as international roaming. This directly violets the core construction of organisation which is heavily regulated by the Bangladesh Bank. [7] Rather, such services are offered by the organisations which operates in the Telco industries in Bangladesh.
Thirdly, the bKash SMS number has also been falsely presented. The correct SMS number of bKash is 16247. [8]
As these discrepancies greatly hamper the image and reputation of an industry leading organisation, they are immediately required to be updated for the goodwill of the organisation, easier access of correct information for the consumers as well as the researchers.
OniruddhoSaadi (
talk)
19:32, 9 July 2023 (UTC)
As this section has been updated, not sufficient information has been provided with it. therefore, this particular section does not add any significant value. henceforth, either it is requested to add all the necessary information regarding it or just remove it all together.
OniruddhoSaadi ( talk) 06:20, 3 September 2023 (UTC)
As the article progresses there is no short summary which illustrates a brief introduction for what bKash is and how it operates. As having a brief is immensely essential as it depicts the short version of this long paragraph. therefore, I suggest to have one added immediately. furthermore, I would also suggest a draft of how this short summary could fit the wikipedia page of bKash Limited.
bKash Limited is a Mobile Financial Service (MFS) provider of Bangladesh with the aspiration of bringing financial inclusion to the unbanked population of Bangladesh. bKash began its operation on the 21st June of 2011 and received its license from Bangladesh Bank on 12th April of 2010.
[14] Initially, the company started with offering simple money transfer facilities through the USSD (*247#) with the convenience of a mobile phone.
[15] Later on, it added more services such as bank to bKash money transfer, mobile recharge, utility bill payments, savings schemes, digital nano loans, remittance, education fees, microfinance services, donation and insurance.
[16] Since its inception, bKash has become a household name through conducting fast, easy and secure transactions.
As of August 2023, bKash has acquired over 70 million verified customers and to cater this gigantic pool of customers, it has set up a network of 330,000 agents [17], 550,000 merchants throughout the entire country. Furthermore, it has also established 293 customer care service points [18] which is also aided by the 24/7 call center (16247) and email and live chat facilities. In 2018, bKash Limited launched its app on Android and IOS platform which is currently being used by one third of overall bKash users.
06/APSDJ%20Vol.%2029%2C%20No.%201%2C%20May%202022-pp143-167_Rev.pdf] OniruddhoSaadi ( talk) 06:32, 3 September 2023 (UTC)
Hello everyone! Since we are talking about bKash along with it's inception & services, I think it will be good if we can give the readers an idea about the shareholders or the ownership model of the company. I have looked into several articles for the list of BoDs or Ownership structure and wrote the below write-up for a clarification:
bKash was established in 2010 as a joint venture between Money in Motion LLC—an American company that invests in start-ups that advance financial inclusion—and BRAC Bank, [23] [24] International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group became an equity partner in 2013 [25]. Gradually, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invested in bKash in 2014 [26] [27] Ant Group (formerly known as Ant Financial) [28], an affiliate of the globally reputed Alibaba Group, became an investor in 2018. After a decade of continuous growth, SoftBank [29], the world’s largest technology investment fund, invested in bKash in 2021, which was a first for any Bangladeshi company.
Will be great if we can share our thoughts and insights on this.
Sakib.mahboob (
talk)
06:16, 5 September 2023 (UTC)
In the overview section it has been mentioned that almost one third of the overall registered bKash customer uses the bKash App. There has not been any significant information in this regard. as it contributes significantly to the values and services of bKash limited, a specific section should address this. I hope some references can be added in this regard. Alvi Nagib ( talk) 09:09, 7 September 2023 (UTC)
In the recent edit of the overview section, there are some discrepancies which can be observed.
bKash ( Bengali: বিকাশ) is a mobile financial service in Bangladesh operating under the authority of Bangladesh Bank as a subsidiary of BRAC Bank Limited. This mobile money system service company started as a joint venture between BRAC Bank Limited, and Money in Motion LLC. As a mobile financial service (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, bKash users can deposit money into their mobile accounts and then access a range of services. In particular, transferring and receiving money domestically and making payments. Services like mobile recharge or paying utility bills are also possible through bKash USSD (*247#) and bKash App. A user can receive remittance on bKash. In November 2021, bKash became the first ever unicorn startup (a startup whose valuation is $1 billion or more) company in Bangladesh. In May 2023, bKash became the regional sponsors of the Argentina Football Association.
Fortune magazine ranked bKash among the top 50 companies in their Change the World list in 2017. According to Fortune, 22% of Bangladeshi adults use bKash with around 4.5 million daily transactions. Asiamoney magazine declared bKash as the Best Digital Bank (2018). World HRD Congress declared it as one of Asia's best employers in 2017.
Upon fixing the discrepencies, the more accurate version of the article would look like;
bKash (
Bengali: বিকাশ) is a mobile financial service in
Bangladesh operating under the authority of
Bangladesh Bank as a subsidiary of
BRAC Bank Limited. This mobile financial service company started as a
joint venture between
BRAC Bank Limited, and Money in Motion LLC. As a mobile financial service (MFS) provider in
Bangladesh, bKash users can transfer money into their mobile accounts and then access a range of services. In particular, transferring and receiving money domestically and making payments. Services like mobile recharge or paying utility bills are also possible through bKash USSD (*247#) and bKash App. A user can receive
remittance on bKash. In November 2021, bKash became the first ever
unicorn
startup (a startup whose valuation is $1 billion or more) company in Bangladesh. In May 2023, bKash became the regional sponsors of the
Argentina Football Association.
Fortune magazine ranked bKash 23rd among the top 50 companies in their Change the World list in 2017 [41]. According to the Daily Star; A leading national newspaper, bKash has reached a consumer base of 70 Million of registered Bangladeshi adults. Asiamoney magazine declared bKash as the Best Digital Solution (2018) [42]. World HRD Congress declared it as one of Asia's best employers in 2017.
These corrections are much more accurate compared to the recent change that has been made to the existing article.
OniruddhoSaadi (
talk)
08:52, 11 September 2023 (UTC)
Mdjouwel bkash to the following URL=01732642697 2400:C600:3575:817A:1:0:2CB5:675B ( talk) 23:00, 11 October 2023 (UTC)
The image attached on the infobox of the article is from a long time ago and I believe this should be updated. I have uploaded an image of bKash's head office located at the Capital of Bangladesh in Wikimedia which can be used as an image on the infobox section. I would request someone to add the image on the section for better clarity of the audiences from the article. Sakib.mahboob ( talk) 10:57, 22 October 2023 (UTC)