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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.

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.

Visa sees potential in smarter digital services

Visa, the American multinational financial services corporation, sees potential in working and partnering with the government for smarter digital services for citizens and businesses. 

Misinterpreting threats of visa ban won’t do us any good

Misleading analyses can help propagate a narrative for immediate damage control, but are not helpful to overcome the real crisis.

Towards a cashless economy driven by contactless payments

Bangladesh has been marching forward very fast, riding on its robust economic growth which is expected to be 6.9 per cent in FY22 and 7.1 per cent in 2023.

Bangladesh to India: Make visa regime flexible, ease registration for patients

Bangladesh today (July 25, 2022) urged India to show flexibility in the visa regime and wanted New Delhi to address the difference in overstay fine structures applied by the country.

May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

Britain to offer work visas to graduates from world's top universities

Britain will offer work visas to graduates from the world's best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract the "best and brightest" workers.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Smartphone apps that will help you during Hajj

From simply getting correct directions to helpful pointers for performing Hajj, there are many smartphone apps available just with that aim.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

What You Must Do Before Going to Hajj

Hajj is one of the main rituals of Islam, and it takes tremendous physical and mental effort, as well as spiritual dedication. Because of the nature of it, like all types of pilgrimage, it can be quite challenging and requires certain preparations too. It's not a matter that can be taken lightly or suddenly decided upon. Hajj demands thorough and meticulous preparation that takes time.

July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021

Bangladeshi students in German universities seek assistance from Foreign Ministry for visa facilitation

“About 2,000 students have registered for visa appointments at the embassy since July last year," said Raihan, a student at a German technical university.

July 7, 2018
July 7, 2018

India to make visa easy for foreigners: Rajnath Singh

India will further smoothen the process of granting visa for foreigners and is implementing the Immigration Visa Foreigners’ Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) in a mission mode for their safety and convenience, the country's Home Minister Rajnath Singh says.

May 10, 2018
May 10, 2018

Visa to launch contactless card, QR code payment by Oct

Visa, the global payment solutions provider, will introduce contactless cards and QR code payment in Bangladesh by October this year.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

No negativity towards Mohammad Amir: Broad

Mohammad Amir, the Pakistan pacer, is set for a return to the place where his career took an ill-fated turn. The left-arm quick is part of the squad that will tour England later in the month for a five-match Test series.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

Visa problems deny Siddikur

Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman will not be able to take part in the Lyoness Open in Austria, thanks to a failure to acquire a visa in time.

April 12, 2016
April 12, 2016

US reaffirms shelter for bloggers, secular activists

The United States has reaffirmed shelter for Bangladeshi bloggers and secular activists in view of the attacks and killings on the group in the South-Asian country. A spokesperson says US' Homeland Security will consider visa requests for bloggers and secular activists on "humanitarian parole".

March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016

Tripura governor for visa-free system between Bangladesh-India

Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy has suggested the visa system between India and Bangladesh be withdrawn so as to allow ease of movement of the citizens of both the countries.

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