Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, hosted the Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2025 to reiterate its ongoing commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s journey towards a digitally advanced economy.
This event held at Sheraton, Dhaka, celebrated the significant contributions of industry participants in Bangladesh's financial ecosystem.
This year’s event brought together representatives from over 60 organizations, including leading local and international banks, Mobile Financial Service (MFS) providers, fintech platforms, Government and development agencies, diplomatic missions, and private sector leaders from e-commerce, retail, aviation, and agricultural technology (agri-tech).
Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan at Visa delivered address of welcome and featured a product demonstration by Ramakrishnan Gopalan, Head of Product for Visa in India and South Asia, who introduced Visa’s latest solutions.
The conclave witnessed a keynote address by Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, and an award ceremony honouring significant contributions to Bangladesh’s digital payments sector.
Visa also recognized 17 outstanding organizations from Bangladesh’s banking, fintech, and retail sectors for their achievements between July 2024 and June 2025.
Commenting on the occasion, Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, India and South Asia at Visa, said, “Bangladesh is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey, and Visa is proud to be a trusted partner in this transformation. Through strategic collaborations and the introduction of cutting-edge payment solutions, we aim to empower consumers, businesses, and communities across the country.”
At the event, Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan at Visa, stated, “At Visa, we recognise that the future of commerce in Bangladesh is rooted in inclusive and innovative digitization. As the nation continues its trajectory of rapid digital transformation, we are dedicated to collaborating closely with our partners to foster a robust, less-cash economy.”
