Dai-ichi Life Raises Profit Forecast
Dai-ichi Life has upgraded its full-year earnings guidance, reflecting improved investment conditions, firmer bond yields and sustained policy retention, according …
Economy
Economy governs production, distribution, consumption, growth, employment, and standards nationwide.
Private Banks’ Lending Surge Raises Alarm
Aggressive credit expansion by private commercial banks is heightening systemic risk within the national banking sector, according to a recent …
Bangladesh Bank to Liquidate Six Ailing NBFIs
The Bangladesh Bank is finalising preparations to initiate the liquidation of six non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) that have been crippled …
Insurance Weekly: Executive Shifts, Takeovers, and New Tech
The global insurance landscape has witnessed a whirlwind of activity between 16 and 20 February 2026. From high-stakes acquisition talks …
Life Insurance Sector Faces Severe Crisis
The country’s life insurance industry is currently grappling with a serious crisis. Public confidence in the sector has plummeted, largely …
Bangladesh Moves to Strengthen Insurance Oversight
The Bangladesh Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) is set to acquire direct powers to inspect and seize documents and …
HDI Global Targets Major International Expansion by 2029
HDI Global has unveiled a precise four-year strategic plan spanning 2026 to 2029, aimed at accelerating international expansion while strengthening …
Tokio Marine Projects 16% ROE by 2030
Japanese insurance giant Tokio Marine Holdings is forecasted to achieve a return on equity (ROE) of approximately 16% by fiscal …
Shahjalal Islami Bank Reviews Investment Strategy
The 913th meeting of the Executive Committee of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was convened on 18 February 2026 at the …
Eastern Bank Expands Thalassaemia Care Support
Eastern Bank PLC has broadened its commitment to thalassaemia treatment in Bangladesh through a strategic partnership with the Bangladesh Thalassemia …