Southeast Bank launches Visa student credit card

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

The card is designed for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students of recognised universities and will be backed by parental guarantees to ensure prudent risk management.

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

Md Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the card as the chief guest, according to a press release.

Addressing the event, he praised Southeast Bank for introducing a structured and safeguarded student-focused credit product and highlighted the importance of promoting financial literacy and responsible borrowing habits among young people.

MA Kashem, chairman of Southeast Bank PLC, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to empowering the younger generation by providing structured financial tools and promoting financial inclusion.

He said Southeast Bank believes in investing in future leaders by equipping them with structured and responsible financial tools.

Md Khalid Mahmood Khan, managing director and CEO of Southeast Bank, presided over the ceremony.

Aziz Al Kaiser, chairman of the board of trustees of North South University, and Sabbir Ahmed Khan, country manager for Bangladesh at Visa, along with other senior officials from both organisations, were also present.