Category: Bangladesh

Migrant Worker Insurance Policy and Reality Gap

Migrant Worker Insurance: Policy and Reality Gap

Bangladesh mandates insurance for its overseas workers, yet the practical effectiveness of this scheme remains uncertain. Although the policy pledges financial security, a substantial number of migrant workers and their families are still unable to access the support promised. Policy Overview The mandatory insurance scheme for workers departing abroad was introduced in 2019. In December […]
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NRBC Bank Celebrates Fourteenth Year Anniversary

NRBC Bank Celebrates Fourteenth Year Anniversary

NRBC Bank has proudly entered its 14th year of operations, surpassing thirteen years since its inception. To mark this milestone, the bank organised a formal ceremony emphasising its ongoing dedication to transparency, accountability, and strong governance. The event also highlighted NRBC Bank’s commitment to financial inclusion, aiming to bring banking services within reach of low-income […]
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Bengali QR Code Mandatory for All Transactions From July

Bengali QR Code Mandatory for All Transactions From July

Starting July 2026, all digital transactions at merchant points across Bangladesh must exclusively use the Bengali QR code, according to a new directive from Bangladesh Bank. Transactions via any other QR code or digital payment system will no longer be permitted. The central bank has mandated that all banks, mobile financial service (MFS) operators, and […]
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Bangladesh Current Account Nearly Doubles FY25

Bangladesh Current Account Nearly Doubles FY25

Bangladesh’s current account balance surged sharply in the 2024-25 fiscal year, reflecting strong remittance inflows and sustained export growth. Yet, a persistent trade deficit continued to weigh on the country’s external position. Official data from the Bangladesh Bank showed that the current account balance rose by nearly 98 per cent year-on-year, reaching Tk 15.1 billion. […]
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Manikganj Robbery Ring Dismantled Manikganj Robbery Ring Dismantled

Manikganj Robbery Ring Dismantled

A coordinated police operation in Manikganj has led to the arrest of eight members of an organised robbery syndicate accused of carrying out audacious attacks on two industrial facilities and stealing assets worth millions of taka. District Detective Police (DB), acting on a combination of digital surveillance and intelligence-led policing, conducted a series of simultaneous […]
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Celebrating Alamgirs Cinematic Legacy Celebrating Alamgir’s Cinematic Legacy

Celebrating Alamgir’s Cinematic Legacy

Bangladesh’s film industry pays tribute to one of its most enduring and versatile icons, Alamgir, on his birthday, celebrating a career that has shaped the very identity of Bengali cinema across decades. Widely regarded as a timeless legend, he remains a towering presence whose contribution spans acting, production, playback singing, and direction. Rising to prominence […]
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Insurance Exposure to Private Credit Insurance Exposure to Private Credit

Insurance Exposure to Private Credit

Concerns are mounting among investors and economists over the deepening entanglement between the life insurance sector and the private credit market, with warnings that risks embedded in complex debt instruments could ultimately be transmitted to ordinary policyholders. According to market analysts, life insurers are increasingly channeling funds from long-term savings products—particularly annuities designed to provide […]
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Mosque Loudspeaker Sparks Police Ambush 2 Mosque Loudspeaker Sparks Police Ambush

Mosque Loudspeaker Sparks Police Ambush

A dramatic incident in Keshabpur upazila of Jessore district has triggered widespread concern after police officers were attacked and a fugitive convict was briefly snatched from custody following an announcement made over a mosque loudspeaker. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in Hijaldanga village when a police team conducted an operation to arrest a convicted […]
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