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Global Insurance Industry Advances

Global Insurance Industry Advances

Between 16 and 20 February, the international insurance sector experienced notable developments spanning leadership restructuring, regulatory oversight, strategic realignment, product innovation, and digital transformation. Collectively, these movements underscore an ongoing structural evolution across global markets, particularly within Asia. In terms of executive leadership, a major global brokerage and risk advisory firm appointed a new Chief […]
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Dai-ichi Life Raises Profit Forecast

Dai-ichi Life Raises Profit Forecast

Dai-ichi Life has upgraded its full-year earnings guidance, reflecting improved investment conditions, firmer bond yields and sustained policy retention, according to an analysis published on 17 February 2026. The insurer has raised its adjusted profit forecast for the financial year ending March 2026 to $3.3 billion (¥500 billion), an increase of $0.2 billion (¥30 billion) […]
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Private Banks’ Lending Surge Raises Alarm

Private Banks’ Lending Surge Raises Alarm

Aggressive credit expansion by private commercial banks is heightening systemic risk within the national banking sector, according to a recent analytical report issued by the central bank. The assessment identifies three converging pressure points: lending beyond regulatory ceilings, a sustained rise in non-performing loans, and a marked slowdown in deposit growth. Together, these dynamics are […]
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Coast Guard Rescues 55 People from Human Traffickers Coast Guard Rescues 55 People from Human Traffickers

Coast Guard Rescues 55 People from Human Traffickers

In a significant maritime intervention, the Bangladesh Coast Guard has successfully rescued fifty-five individuals, including several women and children, from a vessel bound for Malaysia. The operation, which took place in the coastal waters of Baharchhara, Teknaf, also led to the apprehension of five suspected human traffickers who were allegedly overseeing the illicit voyage. The […]
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Allegations of Extortion Against Former Student Leader in Savar Allegations of Extortion Against Former Student Leader in Savar

Allegations of Extortion Against Former Student Leader in Savar

The Savar municipality is currently abuzz with allegations of extortion involving a former high-ranking student leader. Arman Hossain Babu, the erstwhile Joint Convener of the Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal, has been accused of harassing roadside vendors and forcibly seizing their merchandise after they reportedly refused to meet his demands for “protection money.” Details of […]
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Missing Students Body Recovered From Brahmaputra After Robbery Missing Student’s Body Recovered From Brahmaputra After Robbery

Missing Student’s Body Recovered From Brahmaputra After Robbery

The chilling disappearance of an Ananda Mohan College student has culminated in tragedy. On Friday, 20 February 2026, the lifeless body of 26-year-old Nurullah Shaon was discovered floating in the Brahmaputra River near the Zainul Abedin Park area of Mymensingh, two days after he was accosted by a gang of teenage muggers. A Leisurely Outing […]
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Bangladesh Bank to Liquidate Six Ailing NBFIs Bangladesh Bank to Liquidate Six Ailing NBFIs

Bangladesh Bank to Liquidate Six Ailing NBFIs

The Bangladesh Bank is finalising preparations to initiate the liquidation of six non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) that have been crippled by systemic corruption, gross mismanagement, and persistent irregularities. Senior officials at the central bank have indicated that the process is slated to commence before the upcoming Eid holidays, contingent upon the timely release of a […]
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Neighbour Arrested Following Brutal Murder of Seven Year Old 1 Neighbour Arrested Following Brutal Murder of Seven-Year-Old

Neighbour Arrested Following Brutal Murder of Seven-Year-Old

In a harrowing case that has shocked the residents of Kadamtali, a seven-year-old boy named Rifat was allegedly murdered by a neighbour following a dispute over a stolen mobile phone. The perpetrator, identified as Maya Begum (also known as Laboni), reportedly concealed the child’s body in a plastic drum overnight before abandoning it at a […]
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Insurance Weekly Executive Shifts Takeovers and New Tech Insurance Weekly: Executive Shifts, Takeovers, and New Tech

Insurance Weekly: Executive Shifts, Takeovers, and New Tech

The global insurance landscape has witnessed a whirlwind of activity between 16 and 20 February 2026. From high-stakes acquisition talks in Europe to digital infrastructure overhauls in Southeast Asia, the sector remains in a state of rapid evolution. This week’s highlights include significant leadership appointments at Aon, the extension of a major takeover bid for […]
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