Visa recognizes bKash with the Wallet Partnership Excellence award
In a grand event held at a city hotel, Visa recognised 17 organisations from Bangladesh's banking, fintech, and retail sectors at the Leadership Conclave 2025. A total of 30 awards were presented across categories like fintech, merchant acceptance, e-commerce, cross-border payments, Visa debit and credit card operations, and commercial cards [1][2][3].
One of the highlights of the event was the 'Visa Excellence in Wallet Partnership' award, which was presented to bKash. The award was given by Arief Hossain Khan, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, in recognition of bKash's significant contributions to the digital payments landscape [4].
Kamal Quadir, Founder and CEO of bKash, received the award on behalf of the organisation. The win marks a significant milestone for bKash, as they secured the record for the most awards won by a single organisation at the event [5].
bKash's success can be attributed to its extensive collaborations with a broad range of organisations, including banks, financial institutions, card payment systems, international remittance providers, e-commerce platforms, ride-sharing companies, and food delivery services. These collaborations have empowered bKash customers to enjoy greater convenience and flexibility in their daily financial transactions [6].
Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, Visa India and South Asia; Sabbir Ahmed, Visa Country Manager; and Ali Ahmmed, Chief Commercial Officer of bKash, were also present at the event. They witnessed first-hand the impact of bKash's work in making transactions easier, safer, and faster through its wallet partnerships [7].
However, it is important to note that the search results do not provide a comprehensive list of the 17 organisations recognised by Visa at the Leadership Conclave 2025. Further information would be needed from Visa or the event organisers for a complete list.
This award is a testament to bKash's commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital payments sector. As the company continues to grow and expand its partnerships, it is poised to make a significant impact on the financial lives of millions of Bangladeshis.
In the realm of business and finance, bKash's achievements in technology-driven digital payments were celebrated, securing the most awards at the Leadership Conclave 2025. The recognition came in the form of the 'Visa Excellence in Wallet Partnership' award, a testament to bKash's commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital payments sector.
