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  <h1>About CY Consultancy Centre</h1>
  <p>Bangladesh's most trusted study abroad partner since 2008 — helping students reach their full global potential.</p>
  <div class="breadcrumb"><a href="<?= $B ?>index.php">Home</a><i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i><span>About</span></div>
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  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>17+ Years Experience</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>500+ Visas Processed</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>95% Success Rate</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>12+ Destinations</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>50+ University Partners</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>Free Consultation</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>17+ Years Experience</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>500+ Visas Processed</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>95% Success Rate</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>12+ Destinations</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>50+ University Partners</span>
  <span class="marquee-item"><i class="fas fa-circle"></i>Free Consultation</span>
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      <div class="est-badge"><i class="fas fa-award"></i> Established Since 2008</div>
      <h2 data-aos="fade-right">CY Consultancy Centre</h2>
      <p>CY Consultancy Centre is a registered and licensed Bangladeshi Company, with head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We specialize in International Education, offering fully-comprehensive consulting services.</p>
      <p>As well as our head office in Dhaka, we also have a partner in Cyprus, with associates in Greece. Our team of young professionals is led by experts who assist Bangladeshi and South Asian students seeking admission to globally recognized education programs worldwide.</p>
      <p>CY Consultancy Centre is a leading and fastest growing student recruitment firm in Bangladesh since 2008, representing universities across Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Poland, Turkey, Malaysia, UK and more.</p>
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        <a href="<?= $B ?>contact.php" class="btn btn-r"><i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i> Get Free Consultation</a>
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        <img src="<?= $B ?>assets/images/cyconsultancy-ceo.jpg" alt="Shahria Shawn — CEO CY Consultancy"
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          <h4 style="font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:4px">Shahria Shawn</h4>
          <p style="font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-bottom:6px">CEO & Founder — CY Consultancy Centre</p>
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            <span style="background:rgba(244,162,97,.15);border:1px solid rgba(244,162,97,.3);padding:3px 10px;border-radius:50px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:var(--g)">Since 2008</span>
            <span style="background:rgba(46,196,182,.12);border:1px solid rgba(46,196,182,.25);padding:3px 10px;border-radius:50px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:var(--t)">500+ Students</span>
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        <div style="font-family:Playfair Display,serif;font-size:28px;color:var(--r);font-weight:700;line-height:1">95%</div>
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    <div class="stat-item" data-aos="fade-up"><span class="stat-num counter" data-target="17">0</span><div class="stat-label">Years Experience</div></div>
    <div class="stat-item" data-aos="fade-up"><span class="stat-num counter" data-target="95">0</span><div class="stat-label">% Success Rate</div></div>
    <div class="stat-item" data-aos="fade-up"><span class="stat-num counter" data-target="50">0</span><div class="stat-label">Partner Universities</div></div>
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  <div class="sh" data-aos="fade-up"><span class="tag">Who We Are</span><h2>Mission, Vision & Values</h2><p>The principles that guide everything we do at CY Consultancy Centre.</p></div>
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      <h3>Our Mission</h3>
      <p>To be not just the best education consultants but also an effective marketing tool for partner institutions.</p>
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        <li>Create paper-free, streamlined consultation offices</li>
        <li>Educate and connect students to make wise career choices</li>
        <li>Represent partner institutions with quality prospects</li>
        <li>Build empathetic relationships with students and parents</li>
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      <h3>Our Vision</h3>
      <p>To be one of the leading education consultation service providers in South Asia, where every learner experiences success.</p>
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        <li>Create robust environment for student success</li>
        <li>Give every learner opportunity to realize potential</li>
        <li>Build direct networks with international institutes</li>
        <li>Facilitate greater public awareness of opportunities</li>
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      <h3>Our Aims</h3>
      <p>Creating pathways for students to access world-class education through dedicated support and expert guidance.</p>
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        <li>Direct network with international education institutes</li>
        <li>Tutoring network identifying current trends</li>
        <li>Forum stimulating research in the discipline</li>
        <li>Engage learners in appropriate challenges</li>
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  <div class="sh" data-aos="fade-up"><span class="tag">Our Reach</span><h2>Countries We Represent</h2><p>We connect students to universities across Europe, Asia, North America and beyond.</p></div>
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    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇲🇹</div><span>Malta</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇬🇧</div><span>UK</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇨🇦</div><span>Canada</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇦🇺</div><span>Australia</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇺🇸</div><span>USA</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇨🇾</div><span>Cyprus</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇬🇷</div><span>Greece</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇲🇾</div><span>Malaysia</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇹🇷</div><span>Turkey</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇵🇱</div><span>Poland</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇩🇪</div><span>Germany</span></div>
    <div class="country-item" data-aos="fade-up"><div class="flag">🇳🇱</div><span>Netherlands</span></div>
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          <h3 style="font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;margin-bottom:8px">Visit Our Office</h3>
          <p style="color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:20px">Lift 14, Nahar Plaza, Hatirpool, Dhaka 1205</p>
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  <h2 style="color:#fff;font-size:clamp(22px,2.8vw,32px);margin-bottom:10px">Ready to Begin Your Study Abroad Journey?</h2>
  <p style="color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:24px">Talk to our counselors today — completely free of charge.</p>
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