Technology shaping the financial industry.
The award celebrates financial technologies that respond to shifting consumer behaviours and help bridge the gap between the physical and digital world.
4th Bangladesh Fintech Award 2026
Recognising the innovations making finance more inclusive and modern.
The 4th edition of Bangladesh Fintech Award 2026 will recognize the organizations and initiatives which are driving the financial industry to become more inclusive and modern through fintech in the constantly evolving digital era.
AWARD CATEGORIES11
ENTRY FEEBDT 15,000 + 15% VAT
SUBMISSION DEADLINE27 SEP 2026
AWARD IDENTITY2026
CALL FOR NOMINATION30 AUG 2026
DEADLINE27 SEP 2026
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Innovation across banking, insurance, MFS/DFS, payments, NBFI, technology, remittance, inclusion, lending, investment and alternative financing.
2026 AWARD TIMELINE
01Call for Nomination30 AUG 2026
02Nomination Submission Deadline27 SEP 2026
03Submission feeBDT 15,000 + 15% VAT
01ABOUT
Bangladesh Fintech Award 2026
The 4th edition of a national fintech recognition platform.
The accolade initiated by Bangladesh Fintech Forum celebrates organizations and initiatives empowering financial technologies through dynamic change, responding to shifting consumer behaviours and bridging the gap between the physical and digital world.
Finance that reaches the unbanked.
Recognising initiatives that use digital products and fintech to expand access to financial services.
Better services for customers.
Honouring innovations that improve policyholder, borrower, investor, payment and financial-service experiences.
Evidence-backed outcomes.
The impact mentioned in a nomination should have definite proof and be clear for judges to evaluate.
03WHY ENTER
Put forward the fintech innovation driving change.
The award recognises organisations and initiatives that are empowering fintech in Bangladesh and responding to changing consumer behaviours through innovation.
National recognition
Showcase an organisation or initiative that is helping make Bangladesh’s financial industry more inclusive and modern through fintech.
Innovation across finance
Enter banking, insurance, MFS/DFS, payment, NBFI, technology, remittance, inclusion, lending, investment or alternative financing work.
Measurable impact
Support the impact claimed in the entry with definite proof and complete the required submission materials.
02CATEGORIES
2026 award tracks
Eleven award categories shaping the fintech ecosystem.
Review the category definitions and choose the category or categories that best match the innovation. Each participating organisation may submit as many entries in several categories as preferred.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - BANKS
This category will recognize excellence in implementation of banking technology areas and innovative use of emerging technology in banking.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - INSURANCE
This category will recognize insurance companies that use innovative fintech to assist in the insurance claims process, policyholder experience and business outcomes.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - MFS/DFS
This category recognizes the most advanced, diversified and user-friendly use of technology among Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and Digital Financial Services (DFS) providers.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - PAYMENT
This category aims to reward the most innovative vendors and solutions in the highly dynamic fintech and payments market, following a year of unprecedented market acceleration.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - NBFI
This category represents the most innovative use of technology that has a significant impact on product and service dimensions of Non-Banking Financial Institutions.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - TECH
This category will recognize the most technologically advanced and breakthrough innovation in the financial industry.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - REMITTANCE
This category defines the most cost-effective, efficient, advanced, user-friendly and easily accessible use of fintech for cross-border fund transfer.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - FINANCIAL INCLUSION
This category recognizes a company that developed digital products to ensure financial inclusion among the unbanked.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - DIGITAL LENDING
This category recognizes consumer or business lending fintech which offers a new or significantly improved service that implements technology to bring benefits to either lenders and/or borrowers, or lending marketplaces. Judges will look for innovative use of credit modelling, data elements and/or an improved user experience, or volume growth.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT
This category will recognize the most outstanding and transformative technological innovations in the field of investment within the financial industry. It honors innovations that have revolutionized investment strategies, improved accessibility, and driven positive outcomes for investors and financial institutions.
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FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
This award recognizes groundbreaking innovation in alternative financing that is redefining access to capital in Bangladesh. Eligible solutions may include P2P lending, crowdfunding, supply chain financing, embedded finance, invoice financing and other non-traditional credit models, operating within the regulatory framework and guidelines set by the Government of Bangladesh and relevant financial authorities.
04GUIDELINES
Organizations may submit multiple entries.
Each participating organization may submit as many entries, across as many categories, as it prefers.
The same entry may be submitted in multiple categories.
If the same entry is submitted in an additional category, it will be treated as an additional entry and the applicable submission fee will be charged accordingly.
All entries must be submitted through the online platform.
Organizations must complete all required fields with adequate information. All supporting materials should be uploaded to a Google Drive folder, and the shareable link must be provided in the online nomination form.
- A PowerPoint presentation prepared using the provided template
- Supporting images of the nomination, with a maximum of 5 high-resolution images
- A mandatory initiative AV relevant to the nomination and category, with a maximum duration of 2 minutes
- A No Objection Certificate (NOC), signed and/or sealed by the authority responsible for the initiative
- Definite supporting proof for all impact claims mentioned in the submission
Follow the prescribed submission format.
- No hard copies are required unless specifically requested by the Award Authority
- The submission must follow the provided nomination form and prescribed requirements
- Supporting images must be submitted in PNG or JPEG format, with a combined maximum file size of 15 MB
- High-resolution audio-visual and digital content must be submitted in MP4 format
- Each entry must use the provided PowerPoint presentation format, and all stated word limits must be followed strictly
07BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Get the essentials ready before you hit submit.
Use the brochure requirements as your final pre-submission check. All entries must be submitted through the online platform.
Online form
Complete all necessary fields in the online nomination form with adequate information.
PowerPoint presentation
Include the provided PowerPoint presentation template in the Google Drive folder.
Supporting images
Provide a maximum of 3 high-resolution nomination images in PNG or JPEG format; combined file size must not exceed 15 MB.
Initiative AV
Include the mandatory initiative AV for the specific nomination. Keep the duration within 2 minutes and use .mp4, .avi or .wmv format.
NOC & proof
Attach a signed/sealed No Objection Certificate and ensure every claimed impact has definite proof.
Fee & deadline
Submit by 27 SEP 2026 and pay BDT 15,000 + 15% VAT for each entry through the online system or A/C payee cheque as instructed.
05Disclaimer
Important conditions before you submit.
Please review these conditions carefully before finalizing and paying for an entry.
Entry Finality
Once submitted, an entry cannot be withdrawn.
Incomplete Entries
Any incomplete nomination form will be disqualified.
Submission Deadline
Entries must be submitted no later than 27 SEP 2026. No entries will be accepted after the submission deadline.
Submission Fee
BDT 15,000 + 15% VAT for each entry. Payment may be made through the online payment system or by A/C payee cheque in favor of “Brandzeal” at the Bangladesh Brand Forum office. Bangladesh Brand Forum encourages online payment through the system incorporated into the nomination platform.
Category or Submission Queries
For any clarification regarding a category or other details of Bangladesh Fintech Award 2026, please contact the coordination team using the contact numbers provided on this website.
Disqualification
The Bangladesh Fintech Award Authority may disqualify an entry if any of the published nomination rules or submission guidelines are not followed.
Evaluation
Each entry will be evaluated by the judges based on the criteria established by the Award Authority.
Jury Decision
Decisions taken by the Jury Panels during the evaluation process will be regarded as final.
Previous Awarded Innovation
The same innovation that was awarded at Bangladesh Fintech Award 2023 will not be eligible for submission in Bangladesh Fintech Award 2026.
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06PROCESS
Four steps to submit a complete nomination.
Prepare the form, evidence folder and payment according to the official submission guidelines.
Submission Process Video
Watch the step-by-step nomination guide.
See how to prepare and submit your Bangladesh Fintech Award 2026 nomination through the online platform.
Open video in new tabPrepare the nomination form
Fill all necessary fields in the online platform with adequate information.
Prepare the Google Drive folder
Include the PowerPoint presentation based on the given template, maximum 3 supporting images, mandatory initiative AV, NOC and proof of impact.
Check file requirements
Use PNG/JPEG images with a combined maximum of 15 MB; submit high-resolution AV in .mp4, .avi or .wmv; keep the PowerPoint template and word limit intact.
Submit and pay
Submit by 27 SEP 2026 and pay BDT 15,000 + 15% VAT for each entry through the online system or A/C payee cheque as instructed.
09FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know before submitting.
The answers below are based on the official Bangladesh Fintech Award 2026 brochure.
How many entries can an organization submit?+
Each participating organization can submit as many entries in the categories it prefers.
Can the same entry be submitted in more than one category?+
Yes. The same entry can be submitted in more than one category; each additional category is treated as an additional entry and charged accordingly.
How do I submit a nomination?+
All entries must be submitted through the online platform. The required supporting materials should be placed in Google Drive and the link shared in the online form.
What must be included in the Google Drive folder?+
The brochure requires a PowerPoint presentation based on the given template, up to 3 high-resolution supporting images, a mandatory initiative AV of no more than 2 minutes, a signed/sealed NOC, and definite proof for the impact claimed.
What image and AV formats are accepted?+
Supporting images should be PNG or JPEG with a combined maximum file size of 15 MB. High-resolution AV should be submitted in .mp4, .avi or .wmv format.
What is the submission deadline?+
Entries must be submitted no later than 27 SEP 2026. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline.
How much is the submission fee?+
The fee is BDT 15,000 + 15% VAT for each entry. Payment can be made online through the platform or by A/C payee cheque in favor of “Brandzeal” as stated in the brochure.
Can I withdraw an entry after submission?+
No. Once submitted, an entry cannot be withdrawn.
Can an innovation that won Bangladesh Fintech Award 2025 be submitted again?+
No. The same innovation that received a Bangladesh Fintech Award 2025 is not eligible for submission in 2026.
Who makes the final decision?+
Each entry is evaluated by judges on criteria set by the award authority, and decisions taken by the Jury Panels are final.
Recognise the innovation that is moving Bangladesh’s financial industry forward.
08CONTACT
For any further query
Need clarification about the award?
Please contact the Bangladesh Fintech Award coordination team for category or submission questions.
PHONE+880 1835 858 601, +880 1717 449 569↗
EMAILnomination@bdfintechforum.com↗
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