Southeast Bank launches country’s first-ever Visa Student Credit Card

Southeast Bank PLC has officially launched the country’s first-ever Visa Student Credit Card at a grand ceremony held at Sheraton Dhaka on Wednesday.

This pioneering initiative marks a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s card industry and reflects the Bank’s strategic commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and fostering a responsible credit culture, according to a press release.

The Visa Student Credit Card is specially designed for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students of recognised universities, backed by parental guarantees to ensure prudent risk management.

The product aims to encourage responsible financial behaviour from an early stage while supporting students in managing their educational, digital, and lifestyle expenses through a controlled and secure credit facility.

The launching ceremony was honoured by Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, as the Chief Guest, and M. A. Kashem, Chairman of Southeast Bank PLC, as the Special Guest.

The event was also attended by the Guest of Honour, Aziz Al Kaiser, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of North South University, and Sabbir Ahmed Khan, Country Manager of Visa International.

The ceremony was presided over by Md. Khalid Mahmood Khan, Managing Director & CEO of Southeast Bank PLC.

Distinguished representatives from North South University, ASA University Bangladesh, Daffodil International University, and other prominent universities attended the ceremony.

The event was also joined by senior officials from Visa International, as well as the Additional Managing Directors, Deputy Managing Directors, and senior executives of Southeast Bank PLC.

Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Guest, Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, praised Southeast Bank PLC for launching a well-structured and safeguarded student-focused credit product.

Speaking on the occasion, M. A. Kashem expressed his pride in introducing the country’s first-ever Student Credit Card, describing it as a visionary step toward empowering the younger generation. He emphasized that Southeast Bank believes in investing in future leaders by equipping them with structured and responsible financial tools.

Md. Khalid Mahmood Khan, Managing Director & CEO of Southeast Bank PLC delivered the welcome address.

The Guest of Honor, Mr. Aziz Al Kaiser, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of North South University, expressed his sincere appreciation for this timely initiative and underscored the importance of fostering stronger collaboration between academia and the banking sector.