After the change of government, the true extent of non-performing loans (NPLs), kept hidden for years, has come to light, prompting the central bank to instruct commercial bank managing directors to implement restructuring and partial write-off measures. At a meeting with bankers, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur stated that NPLs had reached Tk 6.44 […]

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has prominently showcased its commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by opening an interactive stall at the 12th National SME Fair. The seven-day event, organised by the SME Foundation at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center, serves as a vital platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals to explore the […]

The White House has once again attracted criticism for employing a clip of singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter to promote U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite the performer’s explicit objections. The controversy reignites long-standing debates over consent, artistic control, and the politicisation of creative work. Earlier this week, Carpenter publicly denounced what she described […]

Australia is confronting an escalating threat from natural disasters, driven largely by climate change, yet current investments in adaptation measures remain inadequate, warns a recent report from the Actuaries Institute. The analysis cautions that if this investment gap persists, climate-related economic losses could more than double over the coming decades, posing a significant risk to […]

Health insurance remains an indispensable component of contemporary healthcare systems, yet navigating the claims process has become an increasingly perplexing task for many patients. A growing number of individuals remain uncertain about how to submit claims after treatment, which medical expenses are covered, which are excluded, and the proportion of costs they must personally bear. […]