A recent report by Bangladesh Bank, published on 5 April, has revealed that eleven banks and the majority of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in Bangladesh did not undertake any corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in 2025, despite an overall increase in total CSR spending by the banking sector in the latter half of the year. […]

The government is set to intensify its short-term borrowing drive as fiscal pressures deepen, with the central bank preparing another special auction of treasury bills to meet mounting financing needs. The Bangladesh Bank will auction Tk5,000 crore in 91-day treasury bills on 8 April, following a similar operation earlier in the month. This brings the […]

The inauguration of the new cabinet and the thirteenth national parliament has renewed public curiosity regarding the compensation and welfare entitlements of Bangladesh’s elected representatives. Beyond standard salaries, members of parliament (MPs) and government ministers receive designated insurance coverage and healthcare provisions, recognising the occupational risks inherent in public service. Accident Insurance for MPs In […]