Category: Bangladesh

Middle East Tensions Raise Bangladesh Energy Concerns

Middle East Tensions Raise Bangladesh Energy Concerns

Rising tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East have sparked concerns over Bangladesh’s energy security. Analysts warn that any disruption to the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could significantly impact the country’s power generation and industrial operations, which are heavily reliant on steady energy supplies. Volatility in […]
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Indonesia’s Non-Life Insurance Faces Natural Disaster Strain

Indonesia’s Non-Life Insurance Faces Natural Disaster Strain

Indonesia’s non-life insurance sector is navigating a challenging environment, as insurers grapple with rising natural disaster claims alongside strict capital requirements. Increasing liabilities from floods, wildfires, and other calamities have raised concerns over premium hikes, higher operational costs, and potential coverage limitations. Analysts indicate that insurers must adapt their strategies to align with new capital […]
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Rising Demand for Wedding Insurance Abroad

Rising Demand for Wedding Insurance Abroad

The trend of Indian couples hosting weddings overseas has surged in recent years, driving a corresponding increase in the purchase of travel insurance. This shift reflects not only the growing popularity of destination weddings but also heightened awareness of the potential financial and medical risks associated with lengthy and expensive international travel. Growth and Trends […]
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Remittances Surge Beyond Three Billion Dollars

Remittances Surge Beyond Three Billion Dollars

Bangladesh witnessed a remarkable surge in remittance inflows in February 2026, with expatriates sending a total of $3.02 billion, marking a 19.15% increase compared to February 2025, according to figures released by Bangladesh Bank. This is one of the highest monthly remittance inflows recorded in February in recent years, highlighting a continuing upward trajectory. Arif […]
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Digital Banks Transform Global Transfers

Digital Banks Transform Global Transfers

For decades, sending money across borders was synonymous with delay, opacity and high cost. Lengthy paperwork, unfavourable exchange rates and steep commission charges often eroded the value of remittances before they even reached their destination. Today, however, a new generation of fully digital financial institutions has dramatically reshaped that experience. Known as neobanks, these branchless, […]
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Jamaat Ameer Condemns Attacks on Iran Without Naming USA 1 Jamaat Ameer Condemns Attacks on Iran Without Naming USA

Jamaat Ameer Condemns Attacks on Iran Without Naming USA

The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, has issued a carefully worded statement addressing the precipitous escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. While the opposition leader offered a stinging rebuke of the military incursions into Iranian territory, observers noted a conspicuous diplomatic omission: the failure to explicitly name the United States as a primary […]
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Nagarik Coalition Demands Reconsideration of Governor Appointment Nagarik Coalition Demands Reconsideration of Governor Appointment

Nagarik Coalition Demands Reconsideration of Governor Appointment

The Nagarik Coalition, a prominent platform representing diverse professional and civil society groups in Bangladesh, has expressed profound apprehension regarding the government’s recent appointment of a high-profile businessman and active politician as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank. In a formal statement released on Sunday, signed by co-coordinator Fahim Mashroor, the coalition categorised the appointment as […]
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BCB Seeks New National Selectors via Public Advertisement BCB Seeks New National Selectors via Public Advertisement

BCB Seeks New National Selectors via Public Advertisement

In a departure from its traditional, often opaque recruitment methods, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a formal public advertisement to fill two vacancies within the national selection panel. This move towards institutional transparency comes as the contract of current Chief Selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain nears its conclusion. Although his tenure officially ended yesterday, […]
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