Southeast Bank Launches Visa Student Credit Card

Dhaka, 5 March 2026 – Southeast Bank has unveiled a new financial product tailored specifically for students, named the Visa Student Credit Card. The launch event took place on Wednesday at the Sheraton Dhaka Hotel, marking a significant step towards empowering the youth with financial literacy and responsible borrowing habits.

According to an official press release from Southeast Bank, the card is designed to promote financial inclusion, responsible credit behaviour, and early financial empowerment among students. The initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting the educational and everyday needs of young adults in Bangladesh.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, who served as the chief guest. M. A. Kashem, Chairman of Southeast Bank, attended as a special guest. Distinguished attendees included Aziz Al Kaiser, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of North South University, and Sabbir Ahmed Khan, Country Manager of Visa International. The event was presided over by Md. Khalid Mahmud Khan, Managing Director and CEO of Southeast Bank. Representatives from other leading universities, including North South University, Ahsanullah University, and Daffodil International University, were also present, alongside senior officials of the bank.

The Visa Student Credit Card is available for students enrolled in recognised universities, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A key feature of the product is that it is secured through parental or guardian guarantees, ensuring a robust risk management framework. The card aims to assist students in managing educational expenses, digital transactions, and daily spending, while fostering responsible financial habits from an early age.

Key features of the Visa Student Credit Card include:

The launch of this student-focused credit card represents a strategic effort by Southeast Bank to nurture financially responsible young adults while supporting their educational and personal development. With this product, the bank hopes to create a culture of prudent financial management among Bangladesh’s emerging generation of professionals.