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International Insurer MetLife Faces Serious Allegations of Insurance Fraud in Dhaka

International Insurer MetLife Faces Serious Allegations of Insurance Fraud in Dhaka

A severe allegation of institutional misconduct, fraudulent practices, and prolonged harassment has been levelled against the multinational life insurance giant, MetLife Insurance. The company stands accused of unlawfully denying a legitimate policy claim to the designated beneficiary of a deceased customer in Bangladesh. Despite four years of administrative appeals, the grieving family remains deprived of […]
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Woman Dies by Suicide After Unfair Village Panel In Manikganj

Woman Dies by Suicide After Unfair Village Panel In Manikganj

A tragic incident has unfolded in Daulatpur upazila of Manikganj district, where a 28-year-old woman reportedly took her own life after being denied justice during an informal village arbitration (salish). The victim had sought redress against severe allegations of sexual coercion, breach of trust, and financial extortion by a neighbour. The deceased, identified as Nashima […]
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Baby Maudud Reminiscing a Vanguard of Truth, Literature, and Social Reform

Baby Maudud: Reminiscing a Vanguard of Truth, Literature, and Social Reform

The annals of Bangladeshi journalism, literature, and female empowerment are enriched by the indelible imprint of A.N. Mahfuza Khatun, revered nationally as Baby Maudud. A multifaceted personality who excelled as an investigative journalist, author, editor, legislator, and children’s writer, Maudud represented an unyielding commitment to intellectual honesty, secular values, and democratic progress. Her lifelong dedication […]
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Two Dead in Fatal Bus Noshimon Collision in Munshiganj 2 Two Dead in Fatal Bus-Noshimon Collision in Munshiganj

Two Dead in Fatal Bus-Noshimon Collision in Munshiganj

Two people lost their lives and another sustained severe injuries on Saturday afternoon following a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a three-wheeled local freight vehicle, locally known as a noshimon, in Munshiganj’s Sreenagar sub-district. The accident occurred at approximately 5:30 pm in the Laskarpur area along the Hasara–Baraikhali road. Emergency services and local […]
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Allianz Secures HSBC Life Singapore in Landmark 2.1bn Acquisition 2 Allianz Secures HSBC Life Singapore in Landmark $2.1bn Acquisition

Allianz Secures HSBC Life Singapore in Landmark $2.1bn Acquisition

German financial services giant Allianz has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of HSBC Life Singapore for S$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), expanding its operational footprint across Southeast Asia’s wealth and protection landscape. The transaction, expected to close in the first half of 2027 subject to regulatory approvals, includes an exclusive 15-year bancassurance agreement with HSBC […]
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Insurers See Catastrophe Relief alongside Strategic MA Expansion 1 Insurers See Catastrophe Relief alongside Strategic M&A Expansion

Insurers See Catastrophe Relief alongside Strategic M&A Expansion

Global insurance markets recorded significant shifts between 20 and 24 July, marked by a notable decline in natural disaster payouts, a rise in complex transaction risk claims across Asia-Pacific, and high-profile corporate acquisitions. Data from Gallagher Re’s H1 2026 Natural Catastrophe and Climate report revealed that while natural disasters caused widespread regional disruption during the […]
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Police Probe Explosive Device Found Near Motijheel Metro Station 2 Police Probe Explosive Device Found Near Motijheel Metro Station

Police Probe Explosive Device Found Near Motijheel Metro Station

Police have launched a formal investigation under the Explosives Act following the recovery and neutralisation of an improvised explosive device (IED) discovered beneath the Motijheel metro station in Dhaka. Detectives from Motijheel Police Station alongside specialist officers from the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) are attempting to […]
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