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Religious Tension Erupts During Jahangirnagar Festival

Religious Tension Erupts During Jahangirnagar Festival

A religiously sensitive incident on Friday night at Jahangirnagar University’s Him Festival sparked tension among students and prompted immediate administrative attention. The event, held in the Sculpture Courtyard, featured a performance by singer Eshok Sarker, which some students perceived as offensive to their religious sentiments. The occurrence generated concern across both the student body and […]
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Sonali Life Wins Sixth International Award

Sonali Life Wins Sixth International Award

Sonali Life Insurance Company Limited has once again secured international recognition, reaffirming its leadership within Bangladesh’s insurance sector. On Friday, 6 February, at a prestigious ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Sonali Life was honoured in the “Best Customer-Oriented Company” category at the Emerging Asia Insurance Awards. This marks […]
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Pakistan Faces Gruelling Super Eight Challenge

Pakistan Faces Gruelling Super Eight Challenge

Pakistan begins its much-anticipated ICC T20 World Cup campaign today, confronting not only the imperative of winning matches but also the strategic necessity of maintaining a competitive net run rate to secure progression to the Super Eight stage. Following the boycott of matches against India, Group A features only five teams, leaving Pakistan to contend […]
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Singapore Property Insurance Boosted by Rising Home Prices

Singapore Property Insurance Boosted by Rising Home Prices

Singapore’s property insurance sector is poised for steady growth over the coming years, driven by rising residential property prices, robust home transactions, and evolving technological and regulatory frameworks, industry analysts report. According to GlobalData, the Singapore property insurance market is expected to expand by 6.3% in 2026. In 2025, property insurance accounted for 19% of […]
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Midland Bank Sets 2026 Strategic Direction

Midland Bank Sets 2026 Strategic Direction

Midland Bank PLC successfully convened its Annual Business Conference 2026 on 6 February 2026, bringing together senior leadership, divisional heads, and representatives from key business units for a comprehensive, day-long strategic review. The conference served as a critical forum to evaluate the bank’s recent operational performance, scrutinise the proposed budget for 2026, and define strategic […]
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CapBridge and AIA Forge Wealth Preservation Alliance CapBridge and AIA Forge Wealth Preservation Alliance

CapBridge and AIA Forge Wealth Preservation Alliance

In a strategic move to fortify its private wealth ecosystem, the digital investment powerhouse CapBridge has entered into a significant partnership with AIA Singapore. This collaboration is designed to integrate sophisticated legacy planning and insurance solutions into CapBridge’s digital infrastructure, catering specifically to the nuanced requirements of high-net-worth (HNW) individuals and family offices. Bridging the […]
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Agrani Bank Slashes Defaulted Loans by BDT 3584 Crore Agrani Bank Slashes Defaulted Loans by BDT 3,584 Crore

Agrani Bank Slashes Defaulted Loans by BDT 3,584 Crore

State-owned Agrani Bank has successfully excised Tk3,584 crore (approximately £225 million) from its volume of defaulted loans over the course of 2025. This significant reduction is a cornerstone of a wider, aggressive strategy by Bangladesh’s public sector banks to clean up balance sheets and mitigate the systemic risks posed by non-performing assets (NPAs). A Turning […]
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Bangladesh and Grenada Formalise Diplomatic Ties in London Bangladesh and Grenada Formalise Diplomatic Ties in London

Bangladesh and Grenada Formalise Diplomatic Ties in London

In a landmark move for South-South cooperation, Bangladesh and Grenada have officially established formal diplomatic relations. The historic agreement was consummated on Thursday afternoon, 5 February 2026, at the Bangladesh High Commission in London. The formalisation of ties marks a significant expansion of Bangladesh’s diplomatic footprint in the Caribbean region, nearly five decades after both […]
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Zurich Eyes Beazley as Global Insurance Markets Shift Zurich Eyes Beazley as Global Insurance Markets Shift

Zurich Eyes Beazley as Global Insurance Markets Shift

The global insurance and financial services landscape witnessed a whirlwind of activity between 2 and 6 February 2026. From high-stakes acquisition talks in Europe to strategic bancassurance pushes in South Asia and digital milestones in Singapore, the week underscored a sector in the midst of profound structural and technological evolution. Zurich’s Bold Move for Beazley […]
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