Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Fintech Firm Nagad Faces Alleged Takeover Plot
Imagine a popular digital wallet company in Bangladesh, Nagad, that's like a super-easy way to pay for things with your phone.
Some people, including a company called Grameen Telecom and some powerful figures, are trying to take over Nagad.
They're allegedly using tricky tactics like putting pressure on the owners and involving regulatory bodies.
They might be using false legal problems and making up rumors to scare the Nagad owners.
The goal seems to be to force the owners to sell Nagad for less money.
Many people are worried about this because it could hurt the digital economy and discourage others from investing in Bangladesh.
Nagad, a digital wallet, is facing allegations of a coordinated takeover attempt.
The alleged plot involves legal intimidation, media pressure, and regulatory interference.
Grameen Telecom, along with other stakeholders, is accused of attempting to seize control.
Several Bangladesh Bank officials are implicated in facilitating the alleged takeover.
Nagad's founder is committed to defending the company through legal avenues.
- Who
- Grameen Telecom, allegedly coordinated by Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Ahsan H. Mansur, with backing from other fintech stakeholders.
- What
- Alleged coordinated plot to seize control of Nagad, a digital wallet company.
- When
- Since early 2024 (harassment of founders); Nagad launched in 2019.
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To pressure Nagad's original shareholders into selling at a devalued price.
Nagad Stakeholders
Grameen Telecom and Others (Alleged)
Takeover Strategy
Nagad Stakeholders
Nagad stakeholders are allegedly being targeted through legal intimidation, media pressure, and regulatory interference.
Grameen Telecom and Others (Alleged)
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- Company
- Nagad
- Valuation (April 2023)
- USD 1.56 billion
- Founder
- Tanvir A Mishuk
- Users
- 70 million+
- Alleged Takeover Initiators
- Grameen Telecom, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Ahsan H. Mansur, others
- Alleged Tactics
- Legal intimidation, media pressure, regulatory interference