Skitto, IDP partner to support Bangladeshi students going abroad

Skitto, Grameenphone’s digital-first brand for youth, has partnered with IDP Education Bangladesh Private Limited to make the journey towards international education more accessible and affordable for young Bangladeshis.

Through the partnership, Skitto users will receive exclusive benefits designed to support their study abroad journey, including free IELTS Masterclass sessions, exclusive access to IDP’s Study Abroad Privilege Card, and a Tk1,000 discount on IELTS registration at any IDP office nationwide, said a press release.

These benefits will be available to all Skitto users. The agreement was signed recently at GPHouse by Mohammad Salahuddin Kabir, head of Skitto, Grameenphone, and BM Mahbubul Alam Razib, country director, IDP Education Bangladesh Private Limited.

Also present from Grameenphone were Shamanta Akter, partnership and innovation lead, Skitto; Nujhat Jannatun Naeem, head of brand and engagement, Skitto; Md Rezaul Karim, head of product and analytics, Skitto; and Mohammed Soaib Ansar, head of sales and customer service, Skitto; and from IDP Education Bangladesh Private Limited, Momenur Rahman Moyen, strategic alliance manager.

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Mohammad Salahuddin Kabir said, “More aspiring students and professionals are looking beyond borders to learn, grow and build their futures. At Skitto, we want to use our platforms and partnerships to make those aspirations easier to pursue. Through Skitto partnership with IDP Education Bangladesh, we are bringing relevant benefits directly to our Skitto customers, helping make important steps in their study abroad journey more accessible and affordable.”

BM Mahbubul Alam Razib said, “We understand that studying abroad is a significant aspiration for many Bangladeshi students, and having the right guidance and preparation can make an important difference in that journey. Our partnership with Skitto will enable us to reach more young people with valuable IELTS preparation resources and support. We look forward to helping students approach their international education journey with confidence and access to the resources they need.”

“Through initiatives such as this partnership, Skitto continues to expand its proposition beyond connectivity by offering relevant opportunities and benefits aligned with the evolving needs and aspirations of Bangladesh’s youth,” he added.