The interim government of Bangladesh has embarked on an ambitious programme of reforms aimed at revitalising the country’s ailing insurance sector. Years of administrative weaknesses, regulatory gaps, and declining public confidence have driven insurance penetration to historic lows, prompting urgent corrective measures. The reform initiative seeks to restore financial stability, strengthen governance, and rebuild trust […]

A fresh controversy has emerged in Bangladesh over the use, transparency and prioritisation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds, following a proposal to finance the construction of a police-run school through donations from commercial banks. The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has formally requested 20 commercial banks to contribute Tk 5 million each from their […]