Category: South Asia

Remittances Surge Beyond Three Billion Dollars

Remittances Surge Beyond Three Billion Dollars

Bangladesh witnessed a remarkable surge in remittance inflows in February 2026, with expatriates sending a total of $3.02 billion, marking a 19.15% increase compared to February 2025, according to figures released by Bangladesh Bank. This is one of the highest monthly remittance inflows recorded in February in recent years, highlighting a continuing upward trajectory. Arif […]
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Digital Banks Transform Global Transfers

Digital Banks Transform Global Transfers

For decades, sending money across borders was synonymous with delay, opacity and high cost. Lengthy paperwork, unfavourable exchange rates and steep commission charges often eroded the value of remittances before they even reached their destination. Today, however, a new generation of fully digital financial institutions has dramatically reshaped that experience. Known as neobanks, these branchless, […]
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Jamaat Ameer Condemns Attacks on Iran Without Naming USA 1 Jamaat Ameer Condemns Attacks on Iran Without Naming USA

Jamaat Ameer Condemns Attacks on Iran Without Naming USA

The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, has issued a carefully worded statement addressing the precipitous escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. While the opposition leader offered a stinging rebuke of the military incursions into Iranian territory, observers noted a conspicuous diplomatic omission: the failure to explicitly name the United States as a primary […]
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Nagarik Coalition Demands Reconsideration of Governor Appointment Nagarik Coalition Demands Reconsideration of Governor Appointment

Nagarik Coalition Demands Reconsideration of Governor Appointment

The Nagarik Coalition, a prominent platform representing diverse professional and civil society groups in Bangladesh, has expressed profound apprehension regarding the government’s recent appointment of a high-profile businessman and active politician as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank. In a formal statement released on Sunday, signed by co-coordinator Fahim Mashroor, the coalition categorised the appointment as […]
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BCB Seeks New National Selectors via Public Advertisement BCB Seeks New National Selectors via Public Advertisement

BCB Seeks New National Selectors via Public Advertisement

In a departure from its traditional, often opaque recruitment methods, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a formal public advertisement to fill two vacancies within the national selection panel. This move towards institutional transparency comes as the contract of current Chief Selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain nears its conclusion. Although his tenure officially ended yesterday, […]
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Investigation Launched Following Alleged Rape at JU Investigation Launched Following Alleged Rape at JU

Investigation Launched Following Alleged Rape at JU

The administration of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has established a high-level, six-member inquiry committee to investigate harrowing allegations of physical and mental torture, including rape, involving a female student. In an immediate disciplinary response, the university has also moved to temporarily suspend all academic certificates of the accused, a former student of the institution. Details of […]
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Five District Commissioners Withdrawn in Major Administrative Reshuffle Five District Commissioners Withdrawn in Major Administrative Reshuffle

Five District Commissioners Withdrawn in Major Administrative Reshuffle

The Ministry of Public Administration has officially announced the immediate withdrawal of District Commissioners (DCs) from five key administrative regions across Bangladesh. This high-level reshuffle, formalised through a government gazette notification issued on Sunday, represents a significant recalibration of local governance as the nation navigates a complex period of transition and reform. Strategic Administrative Realignment […]
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Visa Employees to Receive MetLife Insurance Coverage Visa Employees to Receive MetLife Insurance Coverage

Visa Employees to Receive MetLife Insurance Coverage

In a strategic move to strengthen employee welfare in Bangladesh, Visa has signed a comprehensive insurance agreement with MetLife Bangladesh. The partnership ensures that Visa employees, along with their dependent family members, will gain extensive insurance protection covering accidents, disability, and death. Additionally, dependents will be eligible for in-patient, out-patient, and maternity coverage, providing a […]
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