Bank Hours Adjusted for Ramadan Operations
In anticipation of the holy month of Ramadan, Bangladesh Bank has announced adjustments to the operating hours of banks across …
Economy
Economy governs production, distribution, consumption, growth, employment, and standards nationwide.
Weight-Loss Drugs Challenge Life Insurance Models
The widespread adoption of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP‑1) weight-loss medications has introduced significant complexities for life insurance and reinsurance firms in …
Digital Banking Restored After Polls
Digital banking services across Bangladesh have returned to full operational capacity following the withdrawal of special regulatory restrictions imposed during …
Japanese Fintech Giant PayPay Files for Nasdaq Listing
In a landmark move for the Japanese technology sector, PayPay Corporation, the nation’s dominant mobile payment provider, has officially filed …
Alipay’s AI Pay Surpasses 120 Million Transactions
The landscape of digital finance has reached a significant milestone this week as Alipay announced that its “AI Pay” solution, …
Asian Insurance: Profits Plunge as Digital Innovation Surges
The second week of February 2026 has proven to be a period of stark contrasts for the Asian insurance sector. …
Hong Kong Insurance Boom as Agent Numbers Soar
The insurance landscape across Hong Kong and Mainland China is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a surge in professional …
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 15.5 Percent
The Central Bank of Russia announced on Friday a reduction of the nation’s key interest rate to 15.5 percent, marking …
Britney Spears Sells Entire Music Catalogue
Pop icon Britney Spears has embarked on a new chapter in her career, selling her entire music catalogue in a …
“Following the Bangladesh Bank elections, mobile banking experienced unrestricted flow.”
Dhaka, 13 February 2026 – Bangladesh Bank has lifted temporary restrictions on mobile banking services, including bKash, Nagad, and Rocket, …