Saving in gold, from Tk500 at a time: a Bangladeshi fintech just won innovation of the year

Gold Kinen Technologies has won Fintech Innovation of the Year at the Bangladesh Fintech Awards 2026 for making gold saving accessible in small steps. Its platform lets customers buy and save certified 22-carat gold in fractional amounts starting from Tk500 (about $5), then collect their savings as bars or coins from half a gram upward. It is the company's second year of recognition at the awards, after an honourable mention as a start-up in 2025.