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 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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Amir 'eligible' for national selection: PCB
The PCB has confirmed that Mohammad Amir is 'eligible' for national selection, having completed his rehabilitation programme after serving a five-year ban for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal.
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.
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.
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.
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.