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Allianz Introduces AI Agents for Claims

Allianz Introduces AI Agents for Claims

Global insurance giant Allianz SE has announced a strategic partnership with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, marking a significant step in embedding “responsible AI” across its operations. The collaboration aims to enhance software development, streamline claims processing, and boost operational efficiency throughout Allianz’s worldwide network. The partnership will focus on three key initiatives designed to modernise […]
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Child Shot Near Myanmar Border Remains Critical, Bullet Not Removed

Child Shot Near Myanmar Border Remains Critical, Bullet Not Removed

A nine-year-old girl, Huzaifa Afnan, from Ward 3 of Hoyaikyaing Union in Teknaf, has been critically injured after being struck by a stray bullet fired from across the Myanmar border. The bullet entered through the right side of her face and penetrated her brain, leaving her in a life-threatening condition. Despite several hours of intricate […]
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Osman Ershad Assumes Dhaka Bank Managing Director

Osman Ershad Assumes Dhaka Bank Managing Director

Dhaka Bank PLC has formally appointed Osman Ershad Fayez as its new Managing Director, ushering in a significant leadership transition at one of Bangladesh’s leading private-sector banks. He officially assumed charge on Sunday, 11 January, with the bank describing the appointment as a strategic step aimed at strengthening corporate governance, expanding technology-driven banking services, and […]
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Central Bank to Oversee Bangladeshs New Microfinance Banks Central Bank to Oversee Bangladesh’s New Microfinance Banks

Central Bank to Oversee Bangladesh’s New Microfinance Banks

In a landmark shift for the nation’s financial architecture, the interim government has finalised the framework for establishing specialised Microfinance Banks. Deviating from earlier proposals to create a separate wing under the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA), the responsibility for licensing and supervising these new entities has been formally entrusted to Bangladesh Bank. The move follows […]
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BCCI Silence as Bangladesh Rejects Indian Venue Shift BCCI Silence as Bangladesh Rejects Indian Venue Shift

BCCI Silence as Bangladesh Rejects Indian Venue Shift

The diplomatic standoff between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has reached a critical juncture, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) claiming it remains “in the dark” regarding any changes to the tournament schedule. Despite intensifying security concerns from Dhaka, the BCCI maintains that the logistical […]
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New Chief Appointed for Financial Intelligence Unit New Chief Appointed for Financial Intelligence Unit

New Chief Appointed for Financial Intelligence Unit

The Government of Bangladesh has officially appointed Ikhtiar Uddin Mohammad Mamun as the new chief of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU). A seasoned bureaucrat, Mr Mamun transitions to this pivotal role from the National Board of Revenue (NBR), where he previously served with distinction as a Tax Commissioner. Formal Gazette and Rank Status The […]
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Mustafizur Too Risky for India ICCs Shocking Claim Mustafizur Too Risky for India? ICC’s Shocking Claim

Mustafizur Too Risky for India? ICC’s Shocking Claim

The upcoming T20 World Cup has been plunged into a diplomatic crisis following an extraordinary security assessment issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC). In a formal communiqué sent to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the ICC’s security department warned that the presence of star pacer Mustafizur Rahman in the squad would significantly escalate the […]
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India Eyes Universal Coverage Through Landmark Budget Reform India Eyes Universal Coverage Through Landmark Budget Reform

India Eyes Universal Coverage Through Landmark Budget Reform

As the Indian government prepares to table the Union Budget 2026 this February, policy architects are reportedly crafting a transformative “insurance push” aimed at achieving universal coverage by 2047. The proposed strategy represents a paradigm shift, moving insurance from a niche urban financial product to a foundational pillar of rural social security. Central to this […]
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Metro Rail Passengers Gain Mobile App Recharge Facility Metro Rail Passengers Gain Mobile App Recharge Facility

Metro Rail Passengers Gain Mobile App Recharge Facility

Commuters in the capital have reached a significant milestone in digital convenience following the official launch of a dedicated mobile application for Rapid Pass and MRT Pass recharging. The service was inaugurated on Monday, 12 January 2026, by Sheikh Mohiuddin, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. The […]
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Inferno Rages at Matarbari Power Plant Scrap Yard Inferno Rages at Matarbari Power Plant Scrap Yard

Inferno Rages at Matarbari Power Plant Scrap Yard

A fierce conflagration has broken out within the sprawling complex of the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-Fired Power Project in Maheshkhali. The blaze, which ignited at approximately 8:00 PM on Monday, 12 January 2026, has defied containment efforts for over four hours, casting a crimson glow over the island’s industrial landscape. A Protracted Firefighting Operation […]
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