Growing Concerns Over Gulf Labour Market
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through the Gulf’s economy and labour market, creating a critical …
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Central Bank Meeting Postponed as Sadiq Ahmed Resigns
The newly appointed Governor of the Bangladesh Bank, Mostakur Rahman, has encountered a significant institutional hurdle in his debut attempt …
Hormuz Crisis: Shipping Insurance and Freight Costs Soar
The intensifying military friction within the Strait of Hormuz has cast a long shadow over global maritime commerce, fundamentally altering …
London Marine Insurers Expand Gulf High-Risk Zones
LONDON, 3 March 2026 – The London marine insurance market has formally expanded the Gulf maritime zones designated as high-risk, …
Agricultural Insurance: A Safety Net for Bangladesh’s Farmers?
In the fertile yet volatile delta of Bangladesh, the agricultural sector remains the backbone of the national economy. However, this …
Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Loan Renewal Rules for Businesses
In a significant move to bolster the nation’s commercial sector, the central bank of Bangladesh has announced a substantial relaxation …
Bangladesh Bank Unveils Wage Loan Facility
The Bangladesh Bank has introduced a special term loan facility to enable export-oriented industries to pay workers’ wages on time, …
Bangladesh Defaulted Loans Drop by 87,000 Crore BDT
In a significant, albeit cautious, turn of fortune for the Bangladeshi financial sector, non-performing loans (NPLs) have seen a substantial …
IDRA Chairman Dr Aslam Alam Resigns Early
In a move that has sent ripples through Bangladesh’s financial sector, Dr M. Aslam Alam, the Chairman of the Insurance …
Bangladesh Taka Exchange Rates Update
As Bangladesh’s international trade and commerce continue to expand, knowledge of the exchange rate between the Bangladeshi Taka and major …