Southeast Bank, NSU launch Visa-branded student card campaign

Southeast Bank PLC, in collaboration with North South University (NSU), has launched a campaign, titled “Visa Branded Student Credit and Prepaid Card”, to expand access to secure, convenient, and digital financial solutions for the academic community.

MA Kashem, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the campaign as the chief guest at the NSU campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka, according to a press release.

Under the initiative, Southeast Bank has introduced credit cards for NSU faculty members and staff, alongside student credit and prepaid cards.

Faculty and staff will enjoy a lifetime annual fee waiver on their credit cards, along with credit limits based on eligibility.

Students, meanwhile, will receive Tk 100 cashback on their first prepaid card transaction and a waiver of SMS charges for the first year.

The cards are designed to support both domestic and international transactions, including tuition payments and foreign university application fees, making financial services more accessible and convenient for students.

The campaign underscores a strong collaboration between Southeast Bank PLC and North South University, the release added.

Rehana Rahman, vice-chairperson of the bank; Prof Nasar U Ahmed, pro-vice-chancellor of the university; and Benajir Ahmed, a member of the board of trustees, were also present at the event, along with senior officials from both institutions.