Category: South Asia

Three girls face attempted assault two men arrested Three girls face attempted assault; two men arrested

Three girls face attempted assault; two men arrested

Police in the port city of Chittagong have apprehended two men following separate incidents involving the attempted sexual assault of three young girls within a single day. The underlying offences transpired on Friday, 22 May, across the Double Mooring and Baizid Bostami neighbourhoods of Chittagong metropolitan area, prompting immediate law enforcement intervention and the initiation […]
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Garment Sector Banks Open During Eid Holidays 2 Garment Sector Banks Open During Eid Holidays

Garment Sector Banks Open During Eid Holidays

The central bank of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bank, has issued an official directive to all commercial banking institutions operating within the country, mandating the partial operation of branches associated with the ready-made garment (RMG) industry on Monday 25th May and Tuesday 26th May. This regulatory intervention has been implemented specifically to facilitate the timely disbursement of […]
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Hong Kong Healthcare Reforms Focus On Cost Transparency 1 Hong Kong Healthcare Reforms Focus On Cost Transparency

Hong Kong Healthcare Reforms Focus On Cost Transparency

The healthcare sector in Hong Kong is undergoing a strategic realignment, pivoting towards enhanced pricing transparency, expanded clinical trial capacities, and robust biotechnology infrastructure. This systemic shift comes as insurance providers, private hospitals, and life science firms collectively navigate escalating medical cost uncertainties alongside structural deficits in regional drug development capabilities. Stakeholders are increasingly seeking […]
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New HSBC Life Scheme Targets Wealthy Singaporean Clients 2 New HSBC Life Scheme Targets Wealthy Singaporean Clients

New HSBC Life Scheme Targets Wealthy Singaporean Clients

HSBC Life Singapore has officially unveiled an integrated wealth, medical, and lifestyle ecosystem named “HSBC Life Prestige Circle”. This multi-layered product has been developed specifically to address the intricate requirements of high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) citizens and residents based in Singapore. By fusing long-term insurance underwriting with bespoke advisory frameworks, clinical longevity management, and […]
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Bangladesh Islamic Bank Deposits Rise Twenty Five Billion Taka 2 Bangladesh Islamic Bank Deposits Rise Twenty-Five Billion Taka

Bangladesh Islamic Bank Deposits Rise Twenty-Five Billion Taka

Depositor confidence in Sharia-compliant banking institutions is showing clear signs of resurgence following the initiation of comprehensive regulatory reforms across the financial sector. According to the latest statistical report released by Bangladesh Bank, the central monetary authority, full-fledged Islamic banks operating within the country have witnessed an aggregate deposit growth of approximately 25,344 crore taka […]
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Eastern Bank Joins bKash Digital Savings Platform Eastern Bank Joins bKash Digital Savings Platform

Eastern Bank Joins bKash Digital Savings Platform

bKash, Bangladesh’s leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider, has officially integrated Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) into its digital savings platform. This partnership allows customers to open monthly Deposit Pension Schemes (DPS) directly through the bKash application without visiting a physical bank branch. With this addition, the bKash app now hosts savings services from a total […]
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Record Low Private Sector Credit Growth Concerns Investors Record Low Private Sector Credit Growth Concerns Investors

Record Low Private Sector Credit Growth Concerns Investors

Data from March reveals that private sector credit growth in Bangladesh has plummeted to a record low of 4.72%. This sharp decline represents a significant stagnation in the credit flow essential for industrial expansion and economic dynamism. While the formation of a new government following the national elections earlier this year sparked hopes for a […]
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Economists Express Concern Over US Trade Agreements Economists Express Concern Over US Trade Agreements

Economists Express Concern Over US Trade Agreements

Prominent Bangladeshi economists have voiced significant concerns regarding the country’s trade agreements with the United States, the foreign policy priorities of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), social protection frameworks, tax collection, and overall governance. These observations were shared during a webinar titled “100 Days of the BNP Government,” organised by the Centre for Social Research […]
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Eleven Regions Face Norwesters and Storm Warnings Eleven Regions Face Nor'westers and Storm Warnings

Eleven Regions Face Nor’westers and Storm Warnings

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a weather alert for eleven regions across the country, forecasting the onset of Nor’westers (Kalbaishakhi storms) and thunderstorms. According to a special weather bulletin released on the afternoon of Friday, 22 May, these regions are expected to experience wind speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour (kph) […]
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