Visa

US sues Visa for monopoly on debit-card use

The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa on Tuesday, alleging the company illegally maintains a monopoly over the use of debit cards in the United States

Thailand's new ‘Digital Nomad Visa’: Opportunities for remote workers and students

Thailand, a popular destination for tourists worldwide, is enhancing its appeal with the launch of a new digital nomad visa called Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). This visa allows remote workers to live and work in Thailand for up to a year — offering an ideal blend of work and cultural experiences.

Oman to open visas for Bangladeshis in 12 categories

The government of Oman announced granting visas to Bangladeshi nationals in 12 categories, including family visas, Times of Oman reported quoting Sirajul Haque, chairman of Bangladesh Social Club Oman

Visa's digital payments rise 25% during Ramadan 2024

70% of the digital payments came through ecommerce

Visa appoints Sabbir Ahmed as country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan

Visa has appointed Sabbir Ahmed as the country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan

Visa, Mastercard reach $30 billion settlement over credit card fees

Visa and Mastercard reached an estimated $30 billion settlement to limit credit and debit card fees for merchants

England cricketer Rehan held up in Rajkot airport over visa issues

“We were advised, on returning to India, that there was paperwork discrepancy with Rehan Ahmed's visa,” the ECB said in a statement on Tuesday morning.

Indian tennis team to visit Pakistan after 60 years

The Indian Davis Cup squad will travel to Pakistan for the first time since 1964. India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in their most recent neutral site match in 2019.

EBL launches wearable payment solutions in Bangladesh

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL), in collaboration with Mastercard and Visa, has launched Bangladesh's first wearable payment devices, branded as 'WEAREBL'. The devices were officially announced on Monday and according to the bank, ‘first of its kind’ ’in the country.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

US sues Visa for monopoly on debit-card use

The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa on Tuesday, alleging the company illegally maintains a monopoly over the use of debit cards in the United States

July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024

Thailand's new ‘Digital Nomad Visa’: Opportunities for remote workers and students

Thailand, a popular destination for tourists worldwide, is enhancing its appeal with the launch of a new digital nomad visa called Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). This visa allows remote workers to live and work in Thailand for up to a year — offering an ideal blend of work and cultural experiences.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

Oman to open visas for Bangladeshis in 12 categories

The government of Oman announced granting visas to Bangladeshi nationals in 12 categories, including family visas, Times of Oman reported quoting Sirajul Haque, chairman of Bangladesh Social Club Oman

May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

Visa's digital payments rise 25% during Ramadan 2024

70% of the digital payments came through ecommerce

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

Visa appoints Sabbir Ahmed as country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan

Visa has appointed Sabbir Ahmed as the country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Visa, Mastercard reach $30 billion settlement over credit card fees

Visa and Mastercard reached an estimated $30 billion settlement to limit credit and debit card fees for merchants

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

England cricketer Rehan held up in Rajkot airport over visa issues

“We were advised, on returning to India, that there was paperwork discrepancy with Rehan Ahmed's visa,” the ECB said in a statement on Tuesday morning.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Indian tennis team to visit Pakistan after 60 years

The Indian Davis Cup squad will travel to Pakistan for the first time since 1964. India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in their most recent neutral site match in 2019.

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

EBL launches wearable payment solutions in Bangladesh

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL), in collaboration with Mastercard and Visa, has launched Bangladesh's first wearable payment devices, branded as 'WEAREBL'. The devices were officially announced on Monday and according to the bank, ‘first of its kind’ ’in the country.

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

EBL, Mastercard launch ‘WEAREBL’ payment solution

Eastern Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, yesterday unveiled “WEAREBL,” the country’s first wearable payment device featuring cutting-edge NFC technology.