Category: South Asia

Meghna Bank Charts Ambitious Growth Toward Elite Tier Meghna Bank Charts Ambitious Growth Toward Elite Tier

Meghna Bank Charts Ambitious Growth Toward Elite Tier

Meghna Bank, a prominent player among Bangladesh’s newer generation of financial institutions, has announced a strategic roadmap to break into the nation’s top 15 lenders. During an insightful exchange with The Business Standard, Managing Director Syed Mizanur Rahman outlined how the bank intends to leverage SME lending and digital transformation to achieve this milestone while […]
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Archaeological Treasure Saved 118kg Vishnu Idol Recovered Archaeological Treasure Saved: 118kg Vishnu Idol Recovered

Archaeological Treasure Saved: 118kg Vishnu Idol Recovered

A sophisticated attempt to traffic a priceless piece of Bengal’s history was thwarted on Sunday evening when the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-10) intercepted a massive ancient statue in Faridpur. The recovery of the 118-kilogram Vishnu idol, carved from rare black stone, has cast a spotlight on the lucrative and illegal trade of antiquities in the […]
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NBFI Crisis Intensifies as Toxic Loans Exceed 37 NBFI Crisis Intensifies as Toxic Loans Exceed 37%

NBFI Crisis Intensifies as Toxic Loans Exceed 37%

The structural integrity of Bangladesh’s Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) sector has reached a critical tipping point. According to the latest figures released by the Bangladesh Bank, Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) surged to a staggering Tk 29,408 crore by the end of September 2025. This mountain of bad debt now accounts for 37.11% of the sector’s total […]
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Is intermittent fasting safe for people with diabetes Is intermittent fasting safe for people with diabetes?

Is intermittent fasting safe for people with diabetes?

Intermittent fasting, once regarded as a niche dietary experiment, has increasingly entered the mainstream as a strategy for improving metabolic health. In recent years, it has drawn particular attention in discussions around type 2 diabetes management, where weight control, insulin sensitivity and stable blood glucose levels remain central goals. A growing body of research suggests […]
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Walton is offering job opportunities Walton is offering job opportunities.

Walton is offering job opportunities.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has officially opened applications for the position of Junior Nurse / Residential Personal Care Assistant within its healthcare division, inviting qualified female candidates to apply. The application process commenced on Saturday, 17 January 2026, and will remain open until Monday, 27 January 2026. The company is offering successful applicants a full-time […]
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Isakhil Wants To Return To BPL If Given The Opportunity Isakhil Wants To Return To BPL If Given The Opportunity

Isakhil Wants To Return To BPL If Given The Opportunity

Much of Hasan Isakhil’s Bangladesh Premier League campaign passed quietly, spent largely on the substitutes’ bench. Yet when his opportunity finally arrived, the son of Afghanistan great Mohammad Nabi seized it with remarkable authority, producing performances that have reignited his ambition to return to the BPL should another franchise come calling. Isakhil announced himself in […]
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Pakistan May Reconsider If Bangladesh Withdraws Pakistan May Reconsider If Bangladesh Withdraws

Pakistan May Reconsider If Bangladesh Withdraws

With the ICC T20 World Cup just weeks away, the tournament, scheduled to commence on 7 February 2026 in India, is already facing political and logistical complexities. While preparations are underway, concerns over security and cross-border tensions have cast uncertainty over the participation of some key teams from South Asia. Pakistan, due to longstanding border […]
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12000 crore Taka deposited at Islami Bank branch 12,000 crore Taka deposited at Islami Bank branch

12,000 crore Taka deposited at Islami Bank branch

Islamic Bank Bangladesh PLC has reached a remarkable milestone, with deposits at its branch network now nearing BDT 12,000 crore, marking a substantial increase of BDT 3,700 crore within just one year. The bank’s total deposits currently stand at BDT 1,83,000 crore, reflecting its sustained growth and robust public trust. Bank sources highlight that the […]
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The weak position of the pharmaceutical sector under government control The weak position of the pharmaceutical sector under government control

The weak position of the pharmaceutical sector under government control

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector is confronting one of its most severe crises in decades, with experts warning that the industry’s long-term sustainability—and the nation’s future healthcare security—is under serious threat. According to industry insiders, aside from a handful of large companies, almost 60% of pharmaceutical manufacturers are struggling to survive. Nearly 40% of these companies […]
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