Visa

Australia to issue visas for Bangladeshis from Dhaka

The decision would take effect immediately

Visa celebrates Ramadan and other festivities with rewards and offers for cardholders 

Bangladeshi Visa cardholders stand to win foodpanda vouchers of up to Tk 15,000

Contactless payments doubled in 2024

Contactless payments, or tap-to-pay transactions, more than doubled to 13 percent of all transactions in Bangladesh in 2024 through Visa, a leading global digital payments provider, according to a new report.

X to launch payments service with Visa partnership this year

On its journey towards becoming a super app, X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is preparing to launch its payments service, X Money, later this year with Visa being its first partner.

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

December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015

California shooter was not fully investigated before U.S. visa was issued

U.S. authorities in Pakistan could have sought - but did not - a full background security investigation of San Bernardino shooter Tashfeen Malik before granting her a visa to enter the United States in 2014, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter.

December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015

Pak bank official sent back from Dhaka airport

A joint director of the State Bank of Pakistan was sent back from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka as she had no Visa to visit Bangladesh.

December 1, 2015
December 1, 2015

Pay with your wrist using Swatch

Swedish fashion brand Swatch has partnered with Visa on a watch capable of making smartphone payments with the swipe of your wrist, reports US-based tech portal CNET.

October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015

Sepp Blatter: Coca-Cola among sponsors saying Fifa boss must go

Fifa president Sepp Blatter will not resign despite major sponsors Coca-Cola, Visa, Budweiser and McDonald's calling for him to go immediately.

August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015

India to accept only MRP from Sept 1

India announces that it would accept only valid Machine Readable Passports (MRP) for visa from September 1.

July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015

Fifa admits scandal deters new sponsors

Fifa admits that the corruption scandal is putting off new World Cup sponsors and plans to hold a summit with existing backers in August.

June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015

Foreign worker checks to go fully electronic

Malaysian Immigration department says applications for foreign worker visa and health status clearances will go fully electronic next Monday.

May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015

Fifa election: Sepp Blatter and Prince Ali battle for power

While Fifa continues to reel from "a storm" of damaging corruption allegations, 209 member associations will decide on Friday whether to give Sepp Blatter a fifth term as president.

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