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Banglalink, Veon’s Bangladesh unit, received a Payment Service Provider licence from Bangladesh Bank to launch “Mukto Pay.” The app is slated for full commercial operations next month, pending remaining regulatory and technical steps. Mukto Pay will cover transfers, merchant and e-commerce payments, bill payments, and disbursements. Veon also said it plans $250m investment and applied for a digital bank licence.

Banglalink, a Veon-owned telecom in Bangladesh, said it received a payment service provider licence from the Bangladesh central bank, enabling it to launch digital payments next month under the brand Mukto Pay. The service will cover money transfers, merchant and e-commerce payments, bill payments, and disbursements. Veon also cited a US$250 million Bangladesh investment plan and a digital bank licence application.

VEON (NASDAQ: VEON) said its Bangladesh unit Banglalink received a Payment Service Provider licence from Bangladesh Bank, enabling a planned September 2026 launch of digital payments under Mukto Pay. VEON links this to its June 2026 “Invest in Bangladesh NOW” framework, including an initial USD 250 million investment. VEON reported Q2 2026 digital revenue up 53.6% YoY to USD 342 million.

VEON Ltd. director Fabela Augie K II reported open-market purchases of 20,000 American Depositary Shares on 6-7 Aug 2026 via a trust, at weighted average prices around $55-$56 per ADS, not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. He reported holdings of 221,013 ADS directly, plus 14,093 ADS indirectly via a family office, and 180,000 unvested conditional awards due 31 May 2027.

Fabela Augie K II purchased 20,000 indirectly-held shares of VEON Ltd. (VEON) at an average of $56.00 ($55.30–$56.05, $1.12M total) across 3 trades over 2026-08-06 to 2026-08-07.

Simply Wall St reports VEON raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth outlook to 15% to 18% and posted Q2 results with higher sales but lower net income year over year. The article cites a $57.10 last close versus a $83.44 “fair value” estimate and notes a 66.6x P/E versus a 15.7x wireless telecom average.

VEON Ltd. reported Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$1,271 million and net income of US$122 million. The company said first-half revenues rose but earnings fell year over year. VEON also raised full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance to 15%–18% YoY, while net income remained compressed versus last year.

VEON reported 2Q26 results, citing double-digit growth and rising guidance. Digital revenue rose 53.6% YoY and digital revenue was 26.9% of total revenues. 2Q26 telecom and infrastructure revenue was $929m (+7.6% YoY). VEON raised full-year revenue growth to 15%–18% and EBITDA growth to 9%–12% after 1H26 performance.

Simply Wall St reports VEON’s stock fell about 1% after earnings. For Q2 2026, VEON said revenue rose to about $1.27B and net income was about $122M, with basic EPS near $1.75. It highlights digital revenue at about $342M (up 53.6% YoY) and digital as 27% of revenue, while trailing net margin is pressured by a $369M one-off loss.

Veon, the telecom group, upgraded its outlook and said it will accelerate digital investments in Ukraine, citing rising demand for digital services and strong operating results. The plan includes expanding 5G coverage, improving fiber and backbone infrastructure, and growing fintech, cloud, and cybersecurity offerings for consumers and businesses, supporting Kyivstar’s development.