Dhaka, July 10 -- Dutch Queen Maxima on Wednesday expressed her country's interest to help Bangladesh in digitisation of the retail payment system.

She expressed the interest while calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganobhaban. PM's Press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the call.

He said Queen Maxima visited 15 industries, ecommerce and ipay in Bangladesh and appreciated the growth of the country in the digital platform.

She also appreciated the growth of mobile phone use in Bangladesh and the country's huge success in women empowerment.

Maxima said she is committed to support Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is a highly-populated country that needs development. S...