Category: Asia

Surging Bank Borrowing Raises Debt Alarm in Bangladesh 1 Surging Bank Borrowing Raises Debt Alarm in Bangladesh

Surging Bank Borrowing Raises Debt Alarm in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s fiscal landscape has come under renewed scrutiny after government borrowing from the banking system surged sharply in recent months, raising concerns among economists and business leaders over debt sustainability, liquidity pressures, and long-term macroeconomic stability. According to central bank data, government borrowing from banks has increased by nearly BDT 41,000 crore within just one […]
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Border Seizure in Chuadanga Nets Gold Bars Smuggler Border Seizure in Chuadanga Nets Gold Bars Smuggler

Border Seizure in Chuadanga Nets Gold Bars Smuggler

Bangladesh’s Border Guard (Border Guard Bangladesh) has arrested a suspected smuggler and seized four gold bars during a targeted operation along the Baradi frontier in Chuadanga’s Damurhuda upazila, in a significant enforcement action against cross-border trafficking networks. The incident took place on Saturday evening (11 April) in the Five Graves area near the border, following […]
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Kickers Kings Fortis Drive Thrilling Title Race Trio Kickers Kings, Fortis Drive Thrilling Title Race Trio

Kickers Kings, Fortis Drive Thrilling Title Race Trio

The Bangladesh Premier League title race has taken a decisive turn as Bashundhara Kings and Fortis FC strengthened their positions with crucial victories, setting up a compelling three-way battle for the championship alongside Abahani Limited Dhaka. Defending champions Mohammedan SC, meanwhile, have slipped out of contention after a disappointing run of results. Following their defeat […]
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Bank Stocks Lift Market Prevent Broader Weekly Decline Bank Stocks Lift Market, Prevent Broader Weekly Decline

Bank Stocks Lift Market, Prevent Broader Weekly Decline

Bangladesh’s capital market staged a modest recovery over the past week, with a rebound in banking shares playing a decisive role in preventing a broader downturn. After several consecutive weeks of weakness in the banking sector, renewed investor interest—fuelled largely by dividend expectations—helped stabilise the market and push key indices into positive territory. At the […]
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Insurance Sector Sees Innovation Softer Renewals Trend Insurance Sector Sees Innovation, Softer Renewals Trend

Insurance Sector Sees Innovation, Softer Renewals Trend

The global insurance industry experienced a dynamic week between 6 and 10 April, marked by notable product launches, evolving partnerships in retirement planning, continued softening in reinsurance renewals, and an intensified focus on artificial intelligence (AI) execution. A key development came from Prudential Singapore, which introduced a revamped suite of Integrated Shield Plan (IP) supplementary […]
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Kushtia Cleric Killed in Asylum Attack Vandalism and Arson Kushtia: Cleric Killed in Asylum Attack, Vandalism and Arson

Kushtia: Cleric Killed in Asylum Attack, Vandalism and Arson

In Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia, Bangladesh, a man described locally as a so-called pir was beaten and hacked to death following allegations of religious defamation, while his religious establishment was vandalised and set on fire. The incident occurred on Saturday at around 2:30pm in Filippnagar village under Filippnagar Union. The deceased was identified as Shamin […]
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