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Japan’s Commercial Insurance Market Remains in a Hardening Phase

Reassessment and New Limit Policies in Japan’s Commercial Insurance

Japan’s commercial insurance sector is experiencing a continued trend towards stricter underwriting, as major domestic property and casualty insurers adopt more cautious approaches to risk. According to Shinichi Kandatsu, Head of Commercial Risk Solutions at Aon Japan, underwriters are increasingly requesting detailed information at policy renewals to ensure profitability and strengthen risk assessment processes. Since […]
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A K M Ehsanul Haque

A K M Ehsanul Haque: Four Decades of Contribution to the Insurance Sector

A K M Ehsanul Haque is a distinguished professional in Bangladesh’s insurance industry. He completed his postgraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Dhaka, graduating in April 1977. On 5 July 1977, he moved to Dubai, UAE, to take up a work opportunity. His first day was filled with excitement and emotion. His father […]
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PayPal to Launch in Bangladesh

PayPal Soon to Launch in Bangladesh to Link Small Entrepreneurs to Global Markets

Global digital payment service PayPal is planning to start operations in Bangladesh shortly, aiming to connect small entrepreneurs with international markets and facilitate easier sales of their products. Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur confirmed this on Tuesday (2 December). Speaking at the Agro Award 2025 ceremony, the governor said, “Through PayPal, small entrepreneurs will […]
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Over 5 Million Transactions via Pubali Bank and bKash

Expat Remittances: Over 5 Million Transactions via Pubali Bank and bKash

Bangladeshi expatriates have sent more than five million remittance transactions over the past ten months through a joint initiative of Pubali Bank and bKash. This service allows expatriates to transfer money quickly, safely, and conveniently to their loved ones. The service is provided by two of the country’s leading financial institutions and has earned the […]
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New Tk500 Banknote to Enter Circulation on Thursday

New Tk500 Banknote Highlights Shaheed Minar and Supreme Court with Modern Design

Bangladesh Bank is set to introduce a new Tk500 banknote on Thursday, 4 December, marking a significant update to the nation’s currency series. The note will initially be available at the central Motijheel office in Dhaka, with a gradual rollout to branches nationwide in the following days. The front of the banknote prominently features the […]
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Prize Bond and Savings Certificate Services Shifted to Commercial Banks

Bangladesh Bank orders scheduled banks to forward prize bond transactions and award claim data

The Bangladesh Bank issued a significant circular on 2 December instructing all scheduled banks to send detailed information regarding prize bond purchases, sales, and award claims directly to the central bank. The circular, released by the central bank’s Debt Management Department, states that banks must collect all relevant documents—such as purchase forms, sale records, and […]
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Sammilito Islami Bank Begins Operations

New Journey for Five Merged Banks: Sammilito Islami Bank Promises to Restore Depositor Confidence

The Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, formed through the merger of five Shariah-based banks, officially commenced operations on 2 December. Former secretary Mohammad Ayub Miah assumed the role of chairman after meeting Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur. The bank received its final approval and licence on 1 December. Addressing the media after assuming office, Ayub […]
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Aurora ‘We fear activists more than the world dying or war’

Aurora: ‘People fear activists more than the world dying or war’

Aurora Aksnes is keenly aware of the challenges of being both a musician and an activist. Ten years ago, it was simply a trendy multi-hyphenate title that people proudly displayed on social media. Today, the context is entirely different. She describes the current social environment as a form of collective unease, where public political expression […]
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Charlie Puth Addresses Criticism Ahead of Super Bowl

Charlie Puth Addresses Criticism Ahead of His Super Bowl LX National Anthem

Charlie Puth has been confirmed to perform the national anthem at Super Bowl LX, despite sparking a wave of online debate following the announcement. The 33-year-old singer, known for hits such as Attention and We Don’t Talk Anymore, will take to the stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on 8 February 2026. The announcement […]
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Rihanna’s Reaches a Historic Benchmark

Rihanna Makes History as ‘Anti’ Surpasses 500 Weeks on Billboard 200

Rihanna continues to demonstrate her extraordinary cultural and commercial longevity as her 2016 album Anti completes an unprecedented 500 weeks on the Billboard 200. This landmark achievement is the first of its kind for a Black female artist, underlining her towering influence across global music. Sharing her excitement on X, Rihanna wrote, “God Ain’t Forget […]
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