Bangladesh Bank approved a Digital Bank license for a joint venture between VEON Digital Financial Group and Square Group. VEON committed $250 million toward a $1 billion FDI target for Bangladesh. The bank will integrate with Banglalink's mobile ecosystem and Mukto Pay service.

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