Indonesia Makes Travel Insurance Mandatory for Foreign Tourists
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced a landmark decision mandating travel insurance for all foreign visitors entering the country. …
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The exchange rates for 5 January 2026
Bangladesh Bank has issued the latest exchange rates for the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) against a wide spectrum of major foreign …
Dual Legal Pressure on Borrowers Intensifies
In Bangladesh, banks are increasingly pursuing a dual-track legal strategy against defaulters, a practice critics have termed “double punishment.” While …
NCC Bank Unveils “Double Benefit Scheme”
In a move aimed at promoting savings culture and providing long-term financial security for investors, NCC Bank has unveiled its …
Nagad Shatters Records with Unprecedented 2025 Performance
Nagad, the digital financial arm of the Bangladesh Post Office, has reached a historic pinnacle by recording its highest-ever annual …
Inquiry Intensifies into Finland–Estonia Cable Damage
Authorities in Finland and Estonia have launched a wide-ranging joint investigation after a key submarine telecommunications cable in the Gulf …
Post-Election Optimism Revives Bangladesh Banking Sector
Banking leaders in Bangladesh are cautiously optimistic about a potential recovery in the sector in the new year, buoyed by …
Remittances Propel Reserves to Historic Highs
The decisive importance of migrant workers’ remittances to Bangladesh’s economy was reaffirmed over the course of the recently concluded year, …
LPG worth 1,200 is now unavailable even at 1,800 – who will keep watch
Residents across Dhaka are struggling to obtain 12-kilogram LPG cylinders, with prices soaring far above the government-mandated rate. On the …
IDRA Unveils New Insurance Surveyor Conduct Rules
The Government of Bangladesh has introduced a comprehensive new regulation governing the duties, responsibilities, and professional conduct of insurance surveyors …