10 January: Baton Rouge shootings raise concerns over public safety and insurance risk
Late on Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday, multiple shooting incidents occurred in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, resulting …
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Smart Sensors Reshaping Home Insurance Landscape
For decades, homeowners’ insurance has primarily been reactive, only coming into effect after a loss occurs. Burst pipes, faulty washing …
Banking Sector Regains Stability, Economic Adviser Says
Economic adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has underlined that reducing interest rates is far from a straightforward task. According to Dr …
German multinational insurer Allianz SE Exits Bajaj Insurance Partnerships
German multinational insurer Allianz SE has formally completed a major restructuring of its operations in India by divesting the majority …
Government Bank Debt Tops Six Lakh Crore
In recent months, government borrowing from the banking system has accelerated significantly, pushing total outstanding loans beyond six lakh crore …
Foreign Fund Inflows into Bangladesh Corporates Decline
Foreign fund inflows into Bangladesh’s corporate sector have witnessed a marked decline, raising concerns among economists and market observers. Short-term …
Asia Insurance Market Expands with New Products
The first week of 2026 has witnessed a notable surge in activity across Asia’s insurance sector, with multiple companies launching …
Vietnam is expanding full health insurance coverage
Vietnam has announced that, starting 1 January 2026, it will provide full reimbursement for medical examination and treatment costs under …
Today’s Dollar and Currency Rates 9 January 2026
Bangladesh Bank has released the latest official exchange rates of the Bangladeshi Taka against various foreign currencies. The updated rates, …
Foreign Reserves Dip Below $28bn After ACU Settlement
Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have retreated below the $28 billion mark following a significant settlement of regional import bills. …