Standard Bank PLC convened a comprehensive business review meeting for its Dhaka region at the bank’s head office on Saturday. The session saw the participation of branch heads from across the Dhaka region, marking a significant step in aligning the bank’s operational strategy with its national and international objectives. The meeting was presided over by […]

The interim government of Bangladesh has embarked on an ambitious programme of reforms aimed at revitalising the country’s ailing insurance sector. Years of administrative weaknesses, regulatory gaps, and declining public confidence have driven insurance penetration to historic lows, prompting urgent corrective measures. The reform initiative seeks to restore financial stability, strengthen governance, and rebuild trust […]

A fresh controversy has emerged in Bangladesh over the use, transparency and prioritisation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds, following a proposal to finance the construction of a police-run school through donations from commercial banks. The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has formally requested 20 commercial banks to contribute Tk 5 million each from their […]