Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam today urged the media and the public to verify information before publishing or sharing news, stating that rumors surrounding Nagad are baseless.
"Efforts are underway to make the Department of Posts more popular and accessible. The rumors being spread about Nagad are completely baseless. I urge everyone not to be misled by such misinformation," the minister said.
Nagad, as a government-owned institution, enjoys strong public confidence. Through modern software, improved customer service, and innovative initiatives, the organization could become even more competitive and resilient, he added.
The minister made these remarks while inaugurating Franchise Post Offices at the Dak Bhaban in Agargaon and during a ceremony marking the formal handover of Taka 18.57 crore to the Department of Posts as the government's share of profits generated from Nagad's revenue collection in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Referring to the franchise post office initiative, Fakir Mahbub said the model has been successfully implemented in many countries for years. Bangladesh is introducing the system to bring postal services closer to people's doorsteps. He stressed the need for launching extensive public awareness campaigns to attract more entrepreneurs to operate such franchise post offices.
Expressing optimism, the minister said that all post offices across the country would eventually be brought under the franchise model. This, he noted, would expand citizens' access to postal services while creating new business and employment opportunities. He assured the franchise operators that the Department of Posts would provide all necessary support to address any operational challenges.
Receiving the profit-sharing cheque from Nagad, the minister said the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has made significant progress in implementing its electoral commitments within six months of assuming office. He further announced that more than 9,000 post offices across the country are being transformed into modern service centers to ensure that people in remote areas have easier access to digital and financial services.
