US immigration raid exposes S Korea business visa woes
South Korean business insiders told AFP Tuesday that many firms had been bending visa rules to send workers to the United States, saying this would change after a shock immigration raid...
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US to review 55m American visas
All 55 million foreigners who hold visas for the United States are subject to continuous review, the State Department warned Thursday as president Donald Trump ramps up his crackdown on visas and immigration.
Govt okays deal with Pakistan on visa-free travel for officials
The government has approved a draft deal for signing with Pakistan, allowing visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports between the two countries...
No visa until security concerns resolved: US embassy
The United States embassy in Dhaka cautioned Bangladeshi applicants that submitting false information or fraudulent documents in visa applications could result in a permanent travel ban to the US...
US revokes 6,000 student visas
The US State Department has revoked 6,000 student visas since secretary of state Marco Rubio took office seven months ago, it said Monday...
Australia cancels far-right Israeli politician鈥檚 visa
The Australian government cancelled the visa of a far-right Israeli politician on Monday ahead of a speaking tour, a move event organisers tagged 鈥榲iciously antisemitic鈥�...
US suspends visas for Gazans after far-right influencer posts
The US government said Saturday it is suspending visitor visas for Gazans after a far-right influencer with the ear of president Donald Trump complained that wounded Palestinians had been allowed to seek聽medical treatment in the United States...
VISA honours Meghna Bank for 3rd year
Meghna Bank PLC has once again set the standard for credit card excellence in Bangladesh, securing the 鈥楨xcellence in VISA Credit Cards 鈥� Associate Client鈥� award at the Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2025...
SEBPLC launches Tijarah Islamic Visa card
Southeast Bank PLC, in partnership with Visa, has recently launched 鈥楾ijarah Islamic Visa Signature Credit Card鈥� designed to cater to diverse financial needs while adhering to Shariah-compliant principles, said a press release...
MDB wins Visa Excellence award
Midland Bank PLC has been awarded 鈥楨xcellence in Prepaid Cards (Associate Client)鈥� at Visa Excellence Awards held on August 4 at Hotel Sheraton in the capital...
Islami Bank wins Excellence in Islamic Banking Card Award
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC achieved the award in the 鈥楨xcellence in Islamic Banking Cards鈥� category for issuing the highest number of VISA branded debit cards among Islamic banks in the country...
Visa Leadership Conclave awards 17 cos
Visa on Monday recognised 17 organisations from banking, fintech, and retail sectors for their achievements between July 2024 and June 2025, said a press release...
United States to require $15,000 bond for some visitors
The United States State Department said on Monday that some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of president Donald Trump鈥檚 crackdown on migration...
Southeast Bank, NSU launch VISA cards
Southeast Bank PLC and North South University have recently launched exclusive VISA co-branded credit and prepaid cards, said a press release...
Visa empowers MSMEs with innovative solutions
Visa, the global leader in digital payments, hosted an exclusive event in Sheraton Dhaka, focused on empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through innovative payment solutions...
Visa鈥檚 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals
In the heart of Data Centre Alley 鈥� a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world鈥檚 internet traffic flows 鈥� Visa operates its global fraud command centre...
NCC Bank launches SME Visa card, NCC Always for CMSMEs
On the occasion of International MSME Day, NCC Bank has launched open loan disbursements, SME Visa multi-currency debit card, 鈥楴CC Always鈥� app for CMSME customers and introduction of QR code and chatbot facilities...
BRAC Bank to roll out Visa Direct for Account
BRAC Bank has partnered with Visa to launch Visa Direct for Account, offering customers a faster and cost-effective way for outward international money transfers, said a press release...
MDB to launch Visa Direct for Account
Midland Bank PLC on Wednesday signed an agreement with Visa to launch 鈥榁isa Direct for Account,鈥� said a press release...
NRB Bank鈥檚 VISA Signature credit card launched
NRB Bank PLC on Tuesday launched VISA Signature and Corporate Commercial credit card, said a press release...
Visa, Meghna Bank to launch Visa Direct for Account
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced entering a partnership with Meghna Bank PLC to launch Visa Direct for Account in Bangladesh.
Eastern Bank to unveil Visa Flex
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced that they will soon launch the Visa Flexible Credential (VFC), also known as Flex, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC.
US halts student visa processing amid push for social media screening
The US State Department has ordered the suspension of student visa processing in the latest escalation of a Trump administration crackdown on foreign students criticised Wednesday by China...
ONE Bank Launches 鈥楢nannya鈥� credit card聽
ONE Bank PLC launched 鈥楢nannya鈥� (Women鈥檚 Platinum VISA Credit Card) with near field communication (NFC) technology at home and abroad...
UAE expedites visa issuance for Bangladeshis
The United Arab Emirates made significant progress in resuming visa issuance for Bangladeshi nationals, following 鈥榮ustained diplomatic engagement鈥� between the two countries, officials said...
Home adviser urges EU states to open visa centre in Dhaka
Home affairs adviser retired Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday requested the European Union ambassador to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, to facilitate the establishment of a visa centre in Dhaka for the EU member states that currently do not issue visas from Bangladesh...
US decides to deny visas, green cards over social media posts
US immigration authorities said Wednesday they will look at social media accounts and deny visas or residence permits to people who post content considered anti-Semitic by President Donald Trump's administration.
300 lose US visas over university protests
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said Thursday he has cancelled the visas of more than 300 鈥榣unatics鈥� in a growing crackdown against anti-Israel activism on American university campuses.
Bangladesh sees surge in digital payments: Visa report
Visa has reported a significant shift toward digital payments in Bangladesh, with a 14 per cent increase in overall spending and a 17 per cent rise in transactions in 2024 compared to the previous year...
SEB, Visa handover Hajj cards
Southeast Bank PLC managing director Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain has handed over 鈥楬ajj Card鈥� to IBM Travels proprietor Zafor Iqbal Khan, Bangladesh Air Travels proprietor Zahid Alam and Zabel E Nur Travels proprietor Junayed Gulzer in an event recently, said a press release...