Category: South Asia

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Implements Special Traffic Plan for Parliament

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Implements Special Traffic Plan for Parliament

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have announced comprehensive traffic management measures for the first session of the fifteenth National Parliament on Thursday, 12 March, to facilitate smooth movement around the Parliament area. In a press release issued on Wednesday, 11 March, Deputy Police Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman, of the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division, […]
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Compliance Pressures Mount on Asia’s Wealth Insurers

Compliance Pressures Mount on Asia’s Wealth Insurers

Insurers serving Asia’s ultra-high-net-worth families are facing rising regulatory and operational challenges as authorities tighten scrutiny over cross-border wealth transfers. Stricter anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks and expanded beneficial ownership disclosure requirements are slowing client onboarding, complicating the issuance of high-premium insurance policies, and increasing administrative costs, industry experts report. “Families with assets spanning Singapore, Hong […]
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Bashir Ahmed Honoured with Posthumous Independence Award

In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the nation’s music and film industry, legendary singer Bashir Ahmed has been posthumously awarded the Independence Award 2026 by the Government of Bangladesh. The announcement was confirmed in a press release issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday, 5 March. According to the release, a total of 15 […]
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IDRA Under Fire Over Mandal CEO Controversy

IDRA Under Fire Over Mandal CEO Controversy

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has come under scrutiny following allegations of procedural misconduct in the prolonged legal and administrative dispute involving Dr. Bishwajit Kumar Mandal. The case has raised serious questions about regulatory assurances, governance practices, and executive accountability in the insurance sector. Background of the Dispute Dr. Mandal was removed as […]
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Government Seeks Alternative Petroleum Sources

Government Seeks Alternative Petroleum Sources

To address potential fuel shortages, the government is actively exploring alternative sources for petroleum imports in March. Each vessel carries approximately 25,000–30,000 tonnes of fuel, with a total of sixteen shipments planned. However, ongoing regional conflicts have created uncertainties, and supply schedules may be delayed. In response, authorities are seeking additional imports outside existing contracts, […]
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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman De Facto Government of Dhaka

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: De Facto Government of Dhaka

On 11 March 1971, people across East Bengal continued the non-cooperation movement under the decisive leadership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. By this time, the authority of the Pakistani administration in East Bengal had become virtually non-existent. Judges of the High Court, secretaries of public administration, and employees of both government and semi-government institutions actively boycotted […]
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Thirteenth Parliament Begins Inaugural Session Tomorrow

The thirteenth National Parliament of Bangladesh is set to convene its inaugural session tomorrow, 12 March, at 11:00 AM in the Parliament Chamber of the National Parliament House. President Md. Sahabuddin has officially summoned the session in accordance with the constitutional mandate, which requires the new parliament to assemble within 30 days of the formal announcement […]
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Female Workforce in Banks Drops by 770

Female Workforce in Banks Drops by 770

The number of female employees in Bangladesh’s banking and non-bank financial institutions has declined sharply over the last six months. According to the latest report on gender representation released by Bangladesh Bank, the banking sector saw a reduction of 721 female staff, while non-bank financial institutions recorded a decrease of 49, bringing the total decline […]
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