Category: South Asia

Bangladesh’s Foreign Debt Hits $113.5 Billion

Bangladesh’s Foreign Debt Hits $113.5 Billion

By December 2025, Bangladesh’s total foreign debt had risen to $113.51 billion, equivalent to 13,96,173 crore Bangladeshi taka. This represents an increase from $112.21 billion recorded in September 2025, although it is slightly lower than the $113.58 billion noted at the end of June 2025. Analysts point out that while foreign debt has marginally declined […]
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Grand Parade Commemorates Independence Day

Grand Parade Commemorates Independence Day

On 26 March 2026, Bangladesh marked its Independence and National Day with a spectacular parade and aerial flypast at the National Parade Square, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony was attended by President Md. Sahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarek Rahman, alongside senior military officials, cabinet members, and foreign dignitaries. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued […]
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President, Prime Minister Honour Liberation Heroes

President, Prime Minister Honour Liberation Heroes

In a solemn observance of the Great Independence and National Day, President Md. Sahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid their respects to the courageous martyrs who laid down their lives during Bangladesh’s Liberation War. At daybreak on Thursday, the nation’s top leaders visited the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar, laying wreaths to commemorate the […]
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Allianz Malaysia Increases Coverage to 25%

Allianz Malaysia Increases Coverage to 25%

Allianz Malaysia Berhad has introduced a special promotion to mark its 25th anniversary, offering an additional 25% coverage on selected personal accident and lifestyle protection policies. The initiative is designed to attract new policyholders and reward existing customers who expand their plans. The campaign, managed by Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad, is valid from […]
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Liberty Specialty Markets Targets Asia Fine Art Sector

Liberty Specialty Markets Targets Asia Fine Art Sector

Liberty Specialty Markets has officially entered the Asian fine art and specie insurance market, aiming to offer tailored protection for high-value assets to both individuals and institutions. The expansion reflects the company’s ambition to capitalise on a region where demand for specialised insurance solutions is rapidly increasing. The new offering encompasses comprehensive coverage for fine […]
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Singapore Domestic Insurance Records 8.4% Growth

Singapore Domestic Insurance Records 8.4% Growth

Singapore’s domestic general insurance sector demonstrated solid growth in 2025, with gross written premiums (GWP) increasing 8.4% year-on-year (YoY) to US$4.76 billion (S$6.1 billion), according to the General Insurance Association (GIA) of Singapore. The combined GWP for both domestic and offshore segments rose 3.7% YoY to US$8.74 billion (S$11.2 billion), signalling continued expansion across local […]
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BRAC Bank Brings Banking to Remote Areas

BRAC Bank Brings Banking to Remote Areas

Banking in Bangladesh has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from an urban-centred service into one that now reaches some of the country’s most remote and challenging regions. Where banking was once associated with paved city streets, tall buildings, and formal branches, financial services are now accessible in forest settlements, river islands, isolated hill tracts, and […]
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Flights Disrupted Amid Regional Conflict Flights Disrupted Amid Regional Conflict

Flights Disrupted Amid Regional Conflict

Air travel has come under sustained pressure as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt international aviation routes, with Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram experiencing significant operational challenges. On Wednesday (25 March), seven international flights were cancelled in a single day, underscoring the growing impact of geopolitical instability on regional connectivity. Airport […]
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