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.
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.
"Visa process being simplified to attract foreign tourists"
Work is underway to simplify the visa process to attract foreign tourists to Bangladesh, State Minister for Civil Aviation Md Mahbub Ali said today (June 2, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.