Category: Bangladesh

Foreign Reserves Fall After ACU Payments

Foreign Reserves Fall After ACU Payments

Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have declined marginally following the settlement of payments through the Asian Clearing Union (ACU), despite sustained high inflows from remittances. The central bank has continued purchasing US dollars from the market, leveraging strong remittance flows to maintain reserve stability. Before the ACU payments for January–February, reserves stood at $35.49 billion. After […]
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Maulana Bhasani Endorses Bangabandhus Independence Movement Maulana Bhasani Endorses Bangabandhu’s Independence Movement

Maulana Bhasani Endorses Bangabandhu’s Independence Movement

On 9 March 1971, the struggle for Bangladesh’s independence entered a critical phase as the eminent political leader Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani publicly declared his steadfast support for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s call for freedom. Speaking to a vast gathering at Paltan Maidan in Dhaka, Bhasani issued a direct and uncompromising rebuke to Pakistan’s President […]
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Public Humiliation Over Poultry Theft Sparks Tragic Suicide Public Humiliation Over Poultry Theft Sparks Tragic Suicide

Public Humiliation Over Poultry Theft Sparks Tragic Suicide

A disturbing incident in Chandpur’s Faridganj Upazila has underscored the dangerous consequences of public shaming and informal village justice. Md. Masum, a 20-year-old resident of Charomthura village, reportedly ended his own life on Sunday, 8 March 2026, following humiliation during a local arbitration, or salish, over alleged poultry theft. Masum, son of Alauddin Mia of […]
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১৬ মার্চ দিনাজপুরে খাল খনন উদ্বোধন করবেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী Prime Minister to Launch Dinajpur Canal Project

Prime Minister to Launch Dinajpur Canal Project

The Prime Minister, Tarek Rahman, will inaugurate the excavation of the Balrampur Sahapara canal in Kaharol Upazila, Dinajpur, on 16 March. The project, extending over approximately 12.5 kilometres, forms part of the government’s nationwide programme to restore rivers, canals, and reservoirs, addressing chronic water management and irrigation challenges. Minister of Water Resources Shahid Uddin Chowdhury […]
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Asia-Pacific Reinsurers Face Rising Catastrophe Costs

Asia-Pacific Reinsurers Face Rising Catastrophe Costs

Asia-Pacific reinsurers are navigating a challenging landscape of escalating natural disaster losses, yet they have sustained steady growth over the past five years. In 2024, the region’s reinsurers reported $58.6 billion in premiums, a slight decrease from $60.2 billion in 2023, largely reflecting revised accounting and reporting practices among several companies. China remains the largest […]
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Todays Exchange Rates of Bangladeshi Taka Today’s Exchange Rates of Bangladeshi Taka

Today’s Exchange Rates of Bangladeshi Taka

As Bangladesh’s trade and commercial relations with countries around the world continue to expand, staying informed about the exchange rates of foreign currencies against the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) is increasingly vital for businesses, travellers, and investors. On Monday, 9 March 2026, the official and market exchange rates of major global currencies against the Bangladeshi Taka […]
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Karnaphuli Insurance Secures Sixth Emerging Asia Award

Karnaphuli Insurance Secures Sixth Emerging Asia Award

Karnaphuli Insurance PLC has proudly received the ICC Sixth Emerging Asia Insurance Awards 2025 in the Best Re-Insurance Category, marking its sixth accolade at this prestigious regional event. The award was presented during a grand ceremony held at the Rembrandt Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, where the company’s Chief Executive Officer, A. N. M. Fazlul Karim […]
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Bangladesh Sees Significant Drop in Gold Prices Bangladesh Sees Significant Drop in Gold Prices

Bangladesh Sees Significant Drop in Gold Prices

The price of gold in Bangladesh has experienced a marked decline, representing the second consecutive reduction this year amid continuing global economic uncertainty. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced a decrease of 3,266 taka per tola, reflecting fluctuations in both international bullion markets and domestic demand. On Monday, 9 March, BAJUS issued an official notice […]
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