All postmen or bearers under the Bangladesh Postal Department can now become Uddokta (entrepreneurs) of Nagad if they want to after their retirement.
Nagad, a mobile financial service, will be instrumental in the postmen’s journey to becoming Uddokta, according to a press release.
Nagad has taken up a scheme with the aim of providing a guaranteed income opportunity after the retirement of postmen.
In addition to earning extra money, they will be able to ensure affordable services of Nagad for the common people to the remote part of the country.
Under the programme, Nagad will extend all kinds of assistance to the retired postmen in the cities and villages.
The Uddokta will have to launch the service at the post office located in their area. One has to apply to Nagad through the respective post office to become an Uddokta.
Nagad will provide overall support to these new Uddokta for starting from branding to technical issues.
Tanvir A Mishuk, managing director of Nagad said, “Our aim is to change the fate of the people. Retired postmen can spread the service of Nagad in the remotest part of the country as our representative. Because of the initiative, they can stay in work even after their retirement, and can earn additionally for themselves.”