Category: Asia

South Korea Launches Nine-Month Insurance Fraud Crackdown

South Korea Launches Nine-Month Insurance Fraud Crackdown

South Korea’s National Police Agency has embarked on a nationwide, nine-month operation aimed at curbing the escalating financial losses in the country’s insurance sector. The initiative strengthens government efforts to dismantle organised insurance fraud rings, which experts warn pose significant risks to market stability and consumer trust. The operation, running from 2 February to 31 […]
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Father Arrested Over Daughters Alleged Abuse Father Arrested Over Daughter’s Alleged Abuse

Father Arrested Over Daughter’s Alleged Abuse

In Patharghata Upazila of Barguna, a 15-year-old girl has accused her own father of sexual assault, leading to his arrest. According to police sources, the girl’s mother lodged a formal complaint at Patharghata Police Station on Tuesday evening. Subsequently, the victim herself visited the police station to submit a written statement, detailing the alleged abuse […]
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Bangladesh Boosts Incentives for Local-Yarn Garment Exports

Bangladesh Boosts Incentives for Local-Yarn Garment Exports

Bangladesh’s export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) sector is poised to receive a significant policy boost as the government actively considers raising cash incentives for apparel manufactured using domestically produced yarn. The proposal under review suggests increasing the current 1.5 per cent cash incentive to a maximum of 5 per cent. This additional 3.5 percentage points would […]
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Rising Fraud Threats in Cargo Insurance

Rising Fraud Threats in Cargo Insurance

The global cargo insurance market is confronting a rapidly evolving risk landscape, as theft and transport-related fraud within international supply chains become increasingly sophisticated. Loss patterns are shifting in both nature and scale, compelling insurers to reassess underwriting strategies, risk management frameworks and security controls. What was once a largely physical threat has now expanded […]
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Bangladesh Introduces New Gold Import Rules for Returning Travellers

Bangladesh Introduces New Gold Import Rules for Returning Travellers

In recent months, the price of gold in Bangladesh has surged to unprecedented levels, placing significant strain on middle-class households seeking to purchase jewellery. Currently, the price of one bhori (approximately 11.66 grams) of gold has reached nearly BDT 250,000, making even small gifts or personal jewellery increasingly expensive. This steep rise has made it […]
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Prime Bank Seminar Empowers Youth Financially

Prime Bank Seminar Empowers Youth Financially

Prime Bank PLC recently hosted a seminar titled “Financial Inclusion: Encouraging and Inspiring Youth in Banking” in collaboration with the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and its Career Club. Conducted under the bank’s flagship educational initiative, PrimeAcademia, the event aimed to foster financial literacy, innovation, and leadership skills among young people, equipping them […]
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NCP Representative Fined for Post-8pm Loudspeaker Use

NCP Representative Fined for Post-8pm Loudspeaker Use

In Panchagarh, a representative of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) has been fined for violating electoral regulations by using a loudspeaker beyond the permitted hours. The incident occurred as part of preparations for the 13th National Parliamentary Election on Thursday, 4 February 2026. The mobile court imposed the fine on Habibur Rahman, the organisational secretary […]
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নির্বাচনে ভোটের গানের কোটি টাকার বাজার

Electoral Songs Market Hits Multi-Crore Scale

The use of campaign songs in Bangladesh’s electoral politics is far from a new phenomenon. Yet, in the lead-up to the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the production and distribution of such songs in both urban and rural areas has evolved into a substantial commercial enterprise, now valued at several crores of taka—an unprecedented scale compared […]
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All Candidate Focus on Awami League's Votes

All Candidate Focus on Awami League’s Votes

Preparations for the 13th National Parliamentary Election in Khulna-6, encompassing Koyra and Paikgachha, are intensifying as candidates ramp up their campaigns. The constituency has a total of 423,331 registered voters, comprising 212,869 men and 210,461 women. Five political parties have nominated candidates for the seat. Although the Awami League is not fielding a direct candidate […]
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