Workers of Pandora Sweaters Ltd, a concern of Renaissance Group who receive salary through bKash, can now purchase daily necessities at an affordable price from 'Sulov Bazaar' located at the factory premises.
RMG workers can also enjoy a 5 per cent cashback upon purchasing products through bKash payment till September 30, 2021. They can avail of cashback up to Tk 25 in a day and a maximum of Tk 50 per month, said a press release on Tuesday.
'Sulov Bazaar', a grocery shop inside the factory for daily necessities including food, would help workers make secure and direct payments from the salary received in bKash accounts without having to cash out. It would save their time and money as well, read the release.
The 'Sulov Bazaar' outlet was launched at the premises of Pandora Sweaters Ltd at Gazipur on Monday through a joint initiative of Market Innovation International Limited and bKash.
At the same time, bKash payment was also inaugurated by Syeda Shaila Ashraf, GM, HR, Admin and IT and Amran Al Mamun (Nipu), Senior GM, Operations from Renaissance Group; Ali Ahmmed, Chief Commercial Officer of bKash and Mehedi Md. Murad, Managing Director of Market Innovation International. Workers and senior officials of the organizations were also present. About 2000 workers of the factory will be able to purchase their daily necessary goods conveniently without using cash.
The first outlet of 'Sulov Bazaar' was launched at Sonia Garments located at Ashulia in February 2021 for the benefit of the workers. There were plans to launch around 15 more 'Sulov Bazaar' outlets at different factories by this year, the release added.
Currently, around 750,000 workers are receiving salaries through bKash. After receiving salaries, they can send money to their loved ones at home, recharge mobile balance, pay utility bills and avail of other services.
The convenience of buying products through bKash payment would further extend the scope of cashless transactions, the release further said.
