Regional Financial Imbalance Deepens
The Bangladesh economy has achieved notable progress over recent decades, driven by industrial expansion, export growth, infrastructure development, and sustained …
Economy
Economy governs production, distribution, consumption, growth, employment, and standards nationwide.
Rupee Slides to Record Low
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and heightened volatility in global energy markets, India’s currency, the rupee, has …
Bank Borrowing Surges Sharply
Government domestic bank borrowing in the first six months of the 2025–26 fiscal year has risen markedly to BDT 53,386 …
Interim Government’s Excessive Borrowing Sparks Alarm
The interim government has leaned heavily on the domestic banking system to meet its fiscal obligations, borrowing in excess of …
Prime Bank Expands Customer Rewards
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Vista Electronics Ltd., aiming to deliver exclusive discounts and enhanced …
Experts Call For Stronger Shariah Governance Framework
Amid the rapid and sustained expansion of Islamic banking in Bangladesh, leading academics, regulators and financial sector experts have stressed …
SIBL Recovery Efforts Hampered By Governance Failures, Allegations
The recovery of Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) continues to face significant obstacles, with fresh allegations pointing to long-standing governance …
Marine Insurance Resilient Despite Middle East Geopolitical Pressures
The global marine insurance industry is demonstrating notable resilience in the face of heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, …
Australians Struggle As Health Insurance Costs Surge
Australian households are increasingly feeling the strain of rising living costs, with private health insurance emerging as one of the …
Reforming Women’s Athlete Insurance Cover
A landmark overhaul is set to transform insurance protection for female athletes, with expanded coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause and …