Category: Asia

Central Bank Appoints Three New Additional Directors Central Bank Appoints Three New Additional Directors

Central Bank Appoints Three New Additional Directors

In a significant administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening its regulatory oversight, Bangladesh Bank has announced the promotion of three senior officials to the rank of Additional Director. The decision, formalised through a circular issued by the central bank’s Human Resources Department-1 on Monday, 3 February 2026, underscores the institution’s commitment to internal talent development. Distinguished […]
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Sri Lanka Expands Crop Insurance Against Climate Risks Sri Lanka Expands Crop Insurance Against Climate Risks

Sri Lanka Expands Crop Insurance Against Climate Risks

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is taking decisive action to fortify its agricultural backbone against an increasingly volatile environment. The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board (AAIB) has officially designated February 2026 as “Insurance Month,” launching an ambitious campaign to expand crop cover for farmers grappling with a “triple threat” of climatic shifts, pestilence, […]
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Sobhana Soars Sixteen Places in Latest ICC Rankings Sobhana Soars Sixteen Places in Latest ICC Rankings

Sobhana Soars Sixteen Places in Latest ICC Rankings

Following a scintillating and unbeaten run in the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, several members of the Bangladesh national squad have been rewarded with significant gains in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings. The Tigresses secured seven consecutive victories during the tournament, a feat that has seen their key performers climb the global standings […]
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Four Day Financial Closure for National Election Four-Day Financial Closure for National Election

Four-Day Financial Closure for National Election

The Bangladeshi financial landscape is set for a significant mid-February hiatus. To facilitate the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and National Referendum, the central bank has mandated that all financial institutions across the country remain closed on Wednesday, 11 February, and Thursday, 12 February 2026. This directive, issued on 3 February by the Department of […]
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Zurich and Kenanga Unite Financial Services Zurich and Kenanga Unite Financial Services

Zurich and Kenanga Unite Financial Services

The Malaysian financial landscape has witnessed a significant transformation as Zurich Malaysia and Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (Kenanga Group) formalised a strategic partnership. This collaboration, announced in Kuala Lumpur on 29 January, aims to bridge the historical gap between wealth creation and financial protection by integrating insurance and Takaful solutions directly into investment platforms. A […]
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The country trembled from earthquakes morning and night The country trembled from earthquakes morning and night.

The country trembled from earthquakes morning and night.

Bangladesh experienced tremors twice on Tuesday (3 February), as residents across multiple regions felt the unsettling effects of earthquakes. The first quake struck in the early hours of the morning, while another jolted the nation late in the evening. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage have been reported so far, although authorities are monitoring the […]
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Businessman Held With Illegal Voting Seals 2 Businessman Held With Illegal Voting Seals

Businessman Held With Illegal Voting Seals

Police in Lakshmipur have detained a local businessman after recovering six illegally produced voting seals, raising fresh concerns about attempts to interfere with the electoral process and the unauthorised manufacture of sensitive election materials. According to police officials, the arrest took place on Tuesday afternoon following a targeted operation at Mariyam Press, located on Old […]
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