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Faridpur Village Assault Leaves Seventeen Homes Devastated Faridpur Village Assault Leaves Seventeen Homes Devastated

Faridpur Village Assault Leaves Seventeen Homes Devastated

A violent attack in the village of Madhya Kashimabad, located in Kanaipur Union, Faridpur Sadar Upazila, has resulted in the destruction and looting of seventeen residential homes. Three individuals, who sought refuge in the local mosque during the assault, sustained injuries. Local residents allege that the attack was orchestrated by a Chhatra Dal leader in […]
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Rapid Action Battalion Arrests Key Suspect in Child Abduction Rapid Action Battalion Arrests Key Suspect in Child Abduction

Rapid Action Battalion Arrests Key Suspect in Child Abduction

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has apprehended the main suspect in the abduction of two-year-old Kazi Fujail from Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Shahnewaz Chowdhury Bapparaj, aged 30, was taken into custody in the early hours of Sunday at 1:30 am in the Keshbapur Market area of Shayestaganj Upazila. RAB officials confirmed the arrest on Monday. The […]
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Global Tensions Prompt Insurance Reviews Today Global Tensions Prompt Insurance Reviews Today

Global Tensions Prompt Insurance Reviews Today

In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, sudden travel advisories, and supply chain disruptions, global events can affect our daily lives far more rapidly than we anticipate. A recent example illustrates this vividly: a client contacted us from an international airport, frustrated after learning that their flight had been indefinitely delayed due to rerouted airline […]
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SCB Launches Strategic Insurance Restructuring Plan SCB Launches Strategic Insurance Restructuring Plan

SCB Launches Strategic Insurance Restructuring Plan

Ho Chi Minh City, 23 March 2026 – Asia Commercial Bank (SCB) has announced plans to restructure its insurance subsidiary and raise capital, as disclosed in updated documentation ahead of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of shareholders. The initiative aims to strengthen shareholder confidence, drive growth in the non-life insurance sector, and optimise the bank’s […]
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CLARITY Act Stablecoin Compromise Reached CLARITY Act Stablecoin Compromise Reached

CLARITY Act Stablecoin Compromise Reached

On 20 March 2026, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks announced a breakthrough in the long-stalled CLARITY Act concerning stablecoin returns. The compromise, endorsed by the White House, represents the first substantive progress in months of lobbying battles between banks and cryptocurrency firms. Analysts describe it as a cautious step toward regulating a $316 […]
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PSL 2026 Venues Relocated Amid Geopolitical Concerns PSL 2026 Venues Relocated Amid Geopolitical Concerns

PSL 2026 Venues Relocated Amid Geopolitical Concerns

Bangladesh’s six cricketers, including pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman, are set to participate in the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL), yet recent geopolitical tensions have prompted major changes to the tournament’s venues and operational plans. Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East—involving the US and Israel, Iran, and the Pakistan–Afghanistan border—have had a ripple effect across international […]
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Bangladesh Seeks 2 Billion Energy Support Bangladesh Seeks $2 Billion Energy Support

Bangladesh Seeks $2 Billion Energy Support

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has exacerbated volatility in global energy markets, prompting Bangladesh to urgently seek foreign assistance to stabilise both its fuel supply and broader economy. The government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has reportedly devised plans to secure over $2 billion in international funding. Bangladesh relies heavily on imports […]
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Bank Owners Oppose New Shareholding Restrictions Bank Owners Oppose New Shareholding Restrictions

Bank Owners Oppose New Shareholding Restrictions

The Bangladesh Bank’s proposed amendments to the Bank Companies Act, which seek to limit shareholding by individuals, families, and institutions across multiple banks, have encountered strong resistance from bank owners and industry representatives. The central bank argues the changes are necessary to prevent conflicts of interest and curb excessive influence over banking decisions, citing recent […]
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