Digital payments leader Visa has recently launched its new office in Dhaka as part of its strategic expansion in South Asia. By taking this step, Visa reaffirmed its firm commitment to the digital transformation of Bangladesh’s digital payment landscape and to global economic growth and financial inclusion.
Soumya Basu, Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan of Visa said, “We are proud to be a part of the digital payments ecosystem in Bangladesh for over 35 years through our innovative products and solutions. In line with our growing business needs, our expansion into new and larger offices is a reflection of our dedicated investment in the country’s talent pool and our commitment to Bangladesh. We continue to partner with customers and government agencies to continue the trend of digitalization and serve local communities.” He further said, “We are delighted to strengthen our presence in a growing economy like Bangladesh with a tech-savvy population. Our new office in Dhaka is not only an expression of our long-term commitment to customers and partners in the region; besides, protected in Bangladesh,
The modern office has been made in a comfortable design. In line with Visa’s global commitment to a hybrid work environment, the new office in Dhaka will also ensure a fair working environment and provide opportunities to develop and express creativity, which is an expression of the company’s culture of inclusion, co-working and partnership. The company’s new office and payment experience professionals will be dedicated to building close relationships with key stakeholders including local banks, fintech firms and government institutions, which will help Visa meet the needs of the Bangladeshi sector more efficiently and effectively; Besides, it will play an instrumental role in developing potential professionals for the visa from among the local talented youth. At the same time, as part of the company’s expansion, it will enable the expansion of visa services to more emerging markets.
In line with the government’s goal of building a Smart Bangladesh by 2041, Visa is committed to accelerating the use of digital payments and developing the sector. Visa has been working since its inception to develop the use of digital payment facilities in Bangladesh by digitizing small enterprises, empowering and training small women entrepreneurs, and enabling the growth of fintech and other sectors. The opening of the institution’s new office will further strengthen Visa’s commitment to digital transformation and accelerating Bangladesh’s journey towards a cashless society.
Visa is operating globally with reputation. The company continues to evolve as a leader in digital payment services through continuous innovation; and is also, working to make transactions faster, easier and more secure. The new office in Dhaka, the heart of Bangladesh, is a reflection of the company’s vision of a digitally connected and financially inclusive world.
Director of PSD Md. Sharafat Ullah Khan, PSD Additional Director Julia Chowdhury and Visa Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan Country Manager Soumya Basu were present at the opening ceremony of the new office.
