The Bangladesh insurance sector is facing an unprecedented slowdown as the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) operates without a chairman. This prolonged leadership gap has stalled critical policy approvals, delayed insurance claim settlements, and weakened the regulatory supervision of companies, creating widespread uncertainty among investors and policyholders. Dr. M. Aslam Alam, who had been […]

Bangladesh’s central bank has introduced a reform designed to simplify export procedures and align the country’s trade practices with international standards. The latest directive permits exporters to send transport and shipping documents directly to overseas buyers for consignments valued at up to $100,000, a move widely seen as a step towards faster and more efficient […]