Rony Bhattacharjee

Founder of Bkash, revolutionizing mobile banking in Bangladesh

Rony Bhattacharjee is the Bangladeshi entrepreneur behind Bkash, the country's leading mobile financial services platform. Launched in 2011, Bkash has transformed how millions of Bangladeshis access financial services, with over 50 million registered users as of 2023. Bhattacharjee's innovation created a lifeline for unbanked populations, enabling digital payments, remittances, and bill payments through simple mobile phones.

Before founding Bkash, Bhattacharjee worked in telecom and fintech sectors in Bangladesh and Singapore. His team developed the platform using USSD technology, making it accessible even without smartphones. Bkash's success spurred a fintech revolution in Bangladesh, now home to 40+ mobile money operators. The platform handles transactions worth $40 billion annually, contributing significantly to the country's GDP growth.

Bhattacharjee advocates for financial inclusion as a human right, stating "Every person deserves dignity through access to money management." Bkash's services now include insurance, loans, and e-commerce integrations. Recognized by Forbes Asia as a "Top Fintech Leader," his work aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for economic empowerment. The World Bank cites Bkash as a model for emerging markets, demonstrating how mobile technology can democratize finance.