HSBC collaborates with IUB to assist students' int'l education journey

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in Bangladesh and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), one of the leading private universities inthe country, are entering into a collaboration to assist students planning for overseas education through HSBC's International Education services, said a statement.

HSBC's International Education is a comprehensive proposition catering the overseas education needs of Bangladeshi students. From the initial requirements of preparing a student file and facilitating payments to opening an overseas account with HSBC in top education destinations, HSBC provides the perfect head-start with all the essential banking services throughout the whole process.

Students, alumni and faculty members of IUB will be facilitated with different benefits for pursuing their overseas education ambitions. HSBC will also offer exclusive sessions on higher education overseas for IUB through this MoU signed recently.

IUB's Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan (Acting Vice Chancellor) was present during the Zoom-based MoU signing ceremony. Among others, Khandker Md. Iftekhar Haider, Treasurer; Kazi Md. Husamuddin, Director, Finance & Accounts Department; and Jyotishi Das, Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Department were present from IUB along with representatives from HSBC.

Ahmed Saiful Islam, Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, HSBC Bangladesh mentioned: "As the Best International Retail Bank in Bangladesh we value and understand the importance of having the right banking partner for those who have the ambition to achieve the best overseas education. With the strength of the Bank's international network and our connectivity with the leading education partners, we continue to open up a world of opportunities for our customers."

Gitanka Debdip Datta, Head of Customer Value Management, HSBC Bangladesh also added: "With HSBC's support, getting ready to study abroad has never been easier. Right from sharing our customised country fact sheets to evaluate a destination to having an overseas account sitting right here in Bangladesh, we offer a full range of banking solutions and services to international students."