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Weight-Loss Drugs Challenge Life Insurance Models

Weight-Loss Drugs Challenge Life Insurance Models

The widespread adoption of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP‑1) weight-loss medications has introduced significant complexities for life insurance and reinsurance firms in assessing mortality risk. Recent research from Munich Re indicates that approved drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide could substantially reduce overall mortality among users. However, uncertainty over patients’ adherence and consistency in taking these medications […]
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Digital Banking Restored After Polls

Digital Banking Restored After Polls

Digital banking services across Bangladesh have returned to full operational capacity following the withdrawal of special regulatory restrictions imposed during the Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election. The four-day controls, introduced as a precautionary measure, formally ended at midnight on Thursday, allowing customers to resume unrestricted mobile and online transactions from Friday morning. The restrictions had been […]
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Japanese Fintech Giant PayPay Files for Nasdaq Listing 1 Japanese Fintech Giant PayPay Files for Nasdaq Listing

Japanese Fintech Giant PayPay Files for Nasdaq Listing

In a landmark move for the Japanese technology sector, PayPay Corporation, the nation’s dominant mobile payment provider, has officially filed a registration statement for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the US-based Nasdaq exchange. The announcement, released on 13 February 2026, marks a significant strategic pivot as the company seeks to tap into global capital […]
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Child Beaten to Death Over Alleged Betel Nut Theft Child Beaten to Death Over Alleged Betel Nut Theft

Child Beaten to Death Over Alleged Betel Nut Theft

In a deeply distressing incident that has sent shockwaves through the local community, a nine-year-old boy was allegedly tortured and beaten to death in Mymensingh’s Haluaghat upazila. The child, identified as Md. Imon, was reportedly murdered by a neighbour following an accusation of stealing betel nuts—a trivial allegation that culminated in a horrific act of […]
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Alipays AI Pay Surpasses 120 Million Transactions Alipay’s AI Pay Surpasses 120 Million Transactions

Alipay’s AI Pay Surpasses 120 Million Transactions

The landscape of digital finance has reached a significant milestone this week as Alipay announced that its “AI Pay” solution, a pioneer in agentic-powered payments, has processed over 120 million transactions in a single seven-day period. This surge in activity, reported on 13 February 2026, signals a definitive shift in Chinese consumer behaviour toward autonomous, […]
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Asian Insurance Profits Plunge as Digital Innovation Surges Asian Insurance: Profits Plunge as Digital Innovation Surges

Asian Insurance: Profits Plunge as Digital Innovation Surges

The second week of February 2026 has proven to be a period of stark contrasts for the Asian insurance sector. While established markets like Taiwan grapple with significant earnings volatility, the broader region is witnessing a flurry of activity in cyber-protection, biometric integration, and strategic leadership reshuffles. Taiwan’s Earnings Volatility Data released by the Insurance […]
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Following the Bangladesh Bank elections mobile banking experienced unrestricted flow "Following the Bangladesh Bank elections, mobile banking experienced unrestricted flow."

“Following the Bangladesh Bank elections, mobile banking experienced unrestricted flow.”

Dhaka, 13 February 2026 – Bangladesh Bank has lifted temporary restrictions on mobile banking services, including bKash, Nagad, and Rocket, following the conclusion of the national parliamentary elections. The central bank had imposed the curbs from the midnight of 9 February until 12 February to prevent potential misuse of funds during the electoral period. During […]
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