Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The use of cards in e-commerce transactions in Bangladesh rose 28.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in August 2025, reflecting growing consumer preference for online shopping, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data.

Transactions surged to Tk 21.93 billion in August 2025 from Tk 17.02 billion in the same month of 2024. Online payments via cards also increased 9.0 per cent compared to July 2025, when such transactions stood at Tk 20.12 billion.

This growth reflects a shift in consumer behaviour, with more people opting for online purchases due to convenience, competitive pricing, and time savings.

However, card payments had declined in July 2025, falling 11.9 per cent month-on-month from Tk 22.84 billion in June. BB data als...