The decision would take effect immediately
Bangladeshi Visa cardholders stand to win foodpanda vouchers of up to Tk 15,000
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.
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.
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, 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.
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
70% of the digital payments came through ecommerce
Visa has appointed Sabbir Ahmed as the country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan
From simply getting correct directions to helpful pointers for performing Hajj, there are many smartphone apps available just with that aim.
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.
“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 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.
Visa, the global payment solutions provider, will introduce contactless cards and QR code payment in Bangladesh by October this year.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
