Category: South Asia

Student Detained in Bogra for Examination Impersonation Student Detained in Bogra for Examination Impersonation

Student Detained in Bogra for Examination Impersonation

BOGRA — A college student was detained by law enforcement officials on Friday, 24 April 2026, after she was discovered impersonating a local political figure during a public examination. The incident occurred at the Bogra Zilla School centre during an ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination conducted under the auspices of the Bangladesh Open University […]
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Jamaat e Islami Member of Parliaments Vehicle Vandalised in Netrokona Jamaat-e-Islami Member of Parliament’s Vehicle Vandalised in Netrokona

Jamaat-e-Islami Member of Parliament’s Vehicle Vandalised in Netrokona

NETROKONA — The official vehicle assigned to Masum Mostafa, the Member of Parliament for the Netrokona-5 (Purbadhala) constituency and a representative of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, was subjected to a targeted attack and significant vandalism on Friday evening. Although the vehicle sustained extensive structural damage, the Member of Parliament escaped physical injury as he was not inside […]
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PNB MetLife Launches RISE Guaranteed Income and Savings Plan PNB MetLife Launches "RISE" Guaranteed Income and Savings Plan

PNB MetLife Launches “RISE” Guaranteed Income and Savings Plan

MUMBAI — PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited, a prominent private life insurance provider in India, has formally introduced its latest savings and protection solution, the PNB MetLife RISE Plan. This product is classified as an individual, non-linked, non-participating life insurance policy, specifically engineered to provide a combination of guaranteed financial returns and comprehensive life […]
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Chubb Reports Substantial Profit Surge in First Quarter of 2026 Chubb Reports Substantial Profit Surge in First Quarter of 2026

Chubb Reports Substantial Profit Surge in First Quarter of 2026

ZURICH — Chubb Limited has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, ending 31 March, reporting a significant 74.3% year-on-year increase in net income. The global insurer’s net earnings reached $2.32 billion, compared to $1.33 billion during the same period in the previous year. This performance was underpinned by robust underwriting results […]
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Allianz and Jio Financial Services Formalise Strategic Insurance Partnership in India Allianz and Jio Financial Services Formalise Strategic Insurance Partnership in India

Allianz and Jio Financial Services Formalise Strategic Insurance Partnership in India

MUMBAI and MUNICH — Allianz Group, acting through its wholly owned subsidiary Allianz Europe B.V., has entered into a definitive, binding agreement with Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) to establish a 50:50 joint venture. This partnership is dedicated to the primary insurance sector, specifically targeting the general insurance and health insurance markets within India.   […]
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Catastrophe Bond Prices Fall Sharply Catastrophe Bond Prices Fall Sharply

Catastrophe Bond Prices Fall Sharply

The global catastrophe bond (cat bond) market has recently experienced a notable shift in pricing dynamics, with significant reductions in risk premiums driving down issuance costs. Two major United States-based insurers—American Integrity Insurance and SafePoint Insurance—have collectively secured $510 million in reinsurance protection through recent cat bond transactions, reflecting an approximate 25 per cent year-on-year […]
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Runa Laila Returns to Australian Stage 2 Runa Laila Returns to Australian Stage

Runa Laila Returns to Australian Stage

Legendary South Asian vocalist Runa Laila is set to return to Australia after nearly a decade-long hiatus, marking a significant moment for international and diaspora music audiences. The celebrated singer will headline a special two-city concert series this August, accompanied by the Bengal Symphony, under the direction of music director and composer Emon Chowdhury. The […]
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Taka Exchange Rates Updated Globally Taka Exchange Rates Updated Globally

Taka Exchange Rates Updated Globally

Bangladesh’s economy is becoming increasingly integrated with global trade and remittance flows, making foreign exchange movements a critical indicator for policymakers, businesses, and households alike. Export earnings, import payments, and remittances from Bangladeshis working abroad collectively form the backbone of the country’s foreign currency inflows. Against this backdrop, daily exchange rate updates of the Bangladeshi […]
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Money Printing Raises Economic Alarm Money Printing Raises Economic Alarm

Money Printing Raises Economic Alarm

Economists and policy analysts have expressed deep concern over Bangladesh Bank’s growing reliance on financing government expenditure through money creation, warning that such practices could intensify inflationary pressures and place sustained strain on the broader macroeconomic framework. At a recent seminar held at the Policy Research Institute’s office in Banani, Dhaka, experts highlighted that the […]
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