MetLife Bangladesh and Grameenphone Expand Insurance Coverage
MetLife Bangladesh, one of the country’s leading life insurance providers, has recently entered into a strategic partnership with Grameenphone (GP) …
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Bangladesh Currency Exchange Rates Reflect Growing Trade
As Bangladesh’s international trade continues to expand, monitoring foreign currency transactions has become increasingly crucial. Efficient management of exports, imports, …
Sri Lanka Advances National Insurance Technology
Sri Lanka is moving decisively towards modernising its insurance sector, with the government spearheading the development of a national insurance …
Bangladesh Bank’s Most Controversial Governor
Ahsan H. Mansur, the former governor of Bangladesh Bank, is widely regarded as the most controversial and criticised figure in …
HSBC, Standard Chartered Most Exposed to Middle East
European banking giants HSBC and Standard Chartered face the highest financial risk from recent Middle East conflicts, potentially putting significant …
US Insurance Firms Announce Key Executive Changes
Several leading insurers in the United States have announced a series of senior leadership appointments this week, signalling a clear …
Limited Banking Operations During Eid
Bangladesh’s central bank has announced a special banking schedule to ensure that critical financial transactions continue smoothly during the upcoming …
SBP Temporarily Permits CIF-Based Oil Imports
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a temporary allowance for the import of crude oil and petroleum products …
Trump’s Hormuz Insurance Plan Faces Major Hurdles
A recent report has highlighted significant challenges confronting former US President Donald Trump’s proposed government-backed initiative to provide insurance for …
Seven-Day Closure of Stock Markets for Eid
In observance of the holy Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh’s two principal stock exchanges—the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong …