Insurance Sector Expands with Partnerships, Tech Boost
The insurance industry experienced a notably active week from 23 to 27 March 2026, as companies announced new partnerships, product …
Yemen Missile Marks Regional Escalation in Israel Conflict
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has entered a heightened phase, now extending beyond Gaza after Israel confirmed a direct …
Weaknesses Exposed in Bangladesh Insurance Sector
Recent developments in Bangladesh’s insurance sector have brought to light persistent vulnerabilities, particularly in the life insurance segment, despite existing …
Nepal Arrests Former Leaders Amid Political Shift
Just a day after the swearing-in of Nepal’s new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli …
Small Depositors Sustain Bangladesh’s Banks
Small and medium-sized depositors remain the driving force behind Bangladesh’s banking sector, supporting the stability and growth of financial institutions …
Rethinking Poverty: Income Versus Reality
A fundamental question challenges policymakers in Bangladesh: how should poverty be defined? Is it determined solely by income, or should …
ADB Raises Alarm on Remittance Flows
Bangladesh’s remittance earnings—long regarded as a pillar of macroeconomic stability—may come under strain as intensifying conflict in the Middle East …
Model Remanded After Laying Wreath at Savar National Memorial Incident
A court in Dhaka has placed a model and social media personality on remand following her arrest at the National …
BRTA Suspends Bus Registration After Fatal Padma Ferry Accident Tragedy
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has formally suspended the registration of a passenger bus involved in a catastrophic accident …
Leading Nephrologist Appointed Director Of National Kidney Institute In Dhaka
Distinguished kidney specialist Dr Mohammad Rashed Anwar has been appointed Director of the National Institute of Kidney Diseases and Urology, …