Low-Interest Loans for Primary Teachers
Government primary school teachers in Bangladesh operate within tight financial constraints while shouldering significant family responsibilities, social obligations, and long-term …
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Islami Insurance Strengthens Branch Management Strategy
Ghazipur’s Nird Resort and Restaurant recently hosted the 2026 Branch Managers’ Conference of Islami Commercial Insurance PLC, marking a significant …
IDRA Sets Standard for Full Vehicle Insurance
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority of Bangladesh (IDRA) has issued a comprehensive directive establishing standardised guidelines for determining the …
Sayed Abul Hashem Joins Al-Arafah Bank Leadership
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has appointed seasoned banking professional Sayed Abul Hashem as its new Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and …
Private Banks Brace for Leadership Transition
Bangladesh’s private banking sector is on the cusp of a significant leadership reshuffle, with a wave of changes at the …
Strategic Restructuring Sweeps Asia’s Insurance Sector
Between 12 and 16 January, Asia’s insurance industry witnessed a highly active and strategically significant week, marked by digital product …
Trump Pushes Banks on Credit Card Interest Cap
The United States banking sector is currently navigating a significant political and operational challenge following President Donald Trump’s call to …
IRDA Invites Applications for Chartered Secretary Listing
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IRDA) has officially invited applications from qualified individuals and institutions for listing as Chartered …
Asia Bears Brunt of 2025 Disaster Losses
In 2025, natural disasters inflicted profound economic shocks across the globe, with Asia emerging as the hardest-hit region. According to …
Individual Depositors Secured Amid NBFI Liquidation
In a significant move to safeguard small investors, the government has announced that individual depositors of nine financially distressed non-bank …