10 January: Baton Rouge shootings raise concerns over public safety and insurance risk
Late on Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday, multiple shooting incidents occurred in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, resulting …
economy
Banking Sector Regains Stability, Economic Adviser Says
Economic adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has underlined that reducing interest rates is far from a straightforward task. According to Dr …
Government Bank Debt Tops Six Lakh Crore
In recent months, government borrowing from the banking system has accelerated significantly, pushing total outstanding loans beyond six lakh crore …
Foreign Fund Inflows into Bangladesh Corporates Decline
Foreign fund inflows into Bangladesh’s corporate sector have witnessed a marked decline, raising concerns among economists and market observers. Short-term …
Vietnam is expanding full health insurance coverage
Vietnam has announced that, starting 1 January 2026, it will provide full reimbursement for medical examination and treatment costs under …
Today’s Dollar and Currency Rates 9 January 2026
Bangladesh Bank has released the latest official exchange rates of the Bangladeshi Taka against various foreign currencies. The updated rates, …
Bangladesh Bank Guarantees Remittances Within Two Days
Bangladesh Bank has introduced new directives to ensure that remittances from overseas Bangladeshis are credited to recipients’ accounts more quickly, …
NBFI Depositors to Receive Refunds in Tranches
After years of uncertainty and mounting financial distress, individual depositors in Bangladesh’s non-bank financial institution (NBFI) sector are set to …
Bangladesh Bank Expands Home Loan Limits Strategically
In response to escalating urbanisation, persistent rises in construction material costs, and growing housing demand among the middle and upper-middle …
BRAC Bank Advances Anti-Money Laundering Strategy
BRAC Bank has taken a significant step to bolster its defences against financial crime by hosting an advanced training session …