Southeast Bank and Visa jointly oganise the Hajj Card Conference

Southeast Bank PLC and Visa recently organised the "Hajj Card Conference" in the ballroom of FARS Hotel and Resorts in the capital.

The conference aimed to strengthen partnerships with the owners and representatives of Hajj and Umrah agencies and explore opportunities to enhance the quality of pilgrim services.

Mr. Nuruddin Md presided over the conference: Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director of Southeast Bank. As an esteemed guest, Mr. Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager of Visa Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, graced the event. Distinguished leaders from renowned Hajj agencies and key stakeholders participated, fostering meaningful discussions and collaboration.

During the conference, Mr Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director of Southeast Bank, formally handed over the "Hajj Card" to Mr Zafor Iqbal Khan, Proprietor of IBM Travels, Mr Zahid Alam, Proprietor of Bangladesh Air Travels, and Mr Junayed Gulzer, Proprietor of Zabel E Nur Travels.

Hajj Card – A Unique Financial Solution for Moallims and Pilgrims. The Hajj Card is an innovative financial solution designed for Moallims and pilgrims. With this card, users can withdraw Saudi Riyals from any ATM booth in Saudi Arabia without additional fees or charges, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Additionally, Moallims can conveniently use this card to pay for hotel accommodations, transportation, food, and other essential expenses. The card offers secure and hassle-free transactions and ensures financial convenience and peace of mind for pilgrims and Muslims. This reliable, safe, modern financial service makes the Hajj journey smoother and worry-free.

Southeast Bank's Managing Director, Mr Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, stated, "This conference serves as an important platform for strengthening relationships with Hajj and Umrah agencies." He also acknowledged the remarkable contributions of these agencies in enhancing pilgrim services and reaffirmed the Bank's commitment to working closely with them. Furthermore, he added, "Southeast Bank's Hajj Card will serve as an effective and reliable solution in modernising banking services for Hajj and Umrah operations, ensuring seamless financial transactions for the honoured guests of the Almighty – the pilgrims – by catering to their evolving and dynamic needs.

Sabbir Ahmed, Visa's Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, said, "We are delighted to introduce the Hajj Card with Southeast Bank for pilgrims and agents travelling for the Hajj and Umrah, giving them the unparalleled convenience and simplicity of using cards to pay everywhere, for everything. Backed by the Visa promise of secure payments, this offering enhances the Hajj experience throughout the sacred journey with smooth and safe payments for all users."

The owners and CEOs of renowned Hajj and Umrah agencies, Mr Abidur Rahman Chowdhury and Mr Masum Uddin Khan, Deputy Managing Directors of Southeast Bank PLC, and senior executives from Southeast Bank and Visa International attended the conference.