Author: Sakib

Lightning Strike Kills Father, Saves Child

SakibApril 29, 2026

A tragic lightning strike in Rajbari district has claimed the life of a 37-year-old man, while miraculously sparing his three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, who was in his arms at the time of the incident. The deceased, identified as Suman Ahmed, a resident of Bagmara area under Rajbari Sadar Upazila, was struck on Wednesday at approximately 6:45 a.m. […]

Twenty Injured in Tungi Para Crash

SakibApril 29, 2026

At least 20 passengers were injured after a speeding passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a roadside ditch in Tungi Para, Gopalganj, on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred at Malek’s Bazar on the Gopalganj–Pirojpur regional highway in Tungi Para Upazila. According to police and fire service officials, the Dhaka-bound bus was travelling […]

Insurance Reporters Forum Elects New Leadership Body

SakibApril 29, 2026

The Insurance Reporters Forum (IRF), a professional platform for journalists covering Bangladesh’s insurance industry, has elected its new executive committee for the 2026–2027 term following its Annual General Meeting and election held this week. The election was conducted on Tuesday, 28 April, at the auditorium of the Capital Market Journalists Forum (CMJF). Members of the […]

Elite Insurance Graduate Programmes Worldwide

SakibApril 29, 2026

The global insurance sector is undergoing rapid structural change, driven by escalating climate-related risks, financial market volatility, cyber threats, and the accelerating use of data analytics in underwriting and claims assessment. As a result, demand for highly trained professionals in insurance, actuarial science, and risk management is rising sharply, while many experienced practitioners are nearing […]

Comilla Devastated as Storm Damages 1,733 Hectares of Crops

SakibApril 29, 2026

Severe pre-monsoon thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall have caused extensive disruption across Comilla district in south-eastern Bangladesh, leaving widespread damage to agriculture, infrastructure, and daily life. The prolonged spell of adverse weather over several days has severely affected normal activity across the region’s 17 upazilas. Between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning, the district recorded fluctuating […]

Ten Percent Cash Dividend Announced by Dhaka Bank

SakibApril 29, 2026

Dhaka Bank PLC, a listed financial institution on the stock market, has recommended a 10 per cent cash dividend for its shareholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The decision was taken following a review and approval of the bank’s audited financial statements at a meeting of the board of directors. The board […]

Microbus crashes into house, driver held with cannabis

SakibApril 29, 2026

A dramatic road incident in a border-adjacent village of Meherpur has led to the arrest of a suspected drug trafficker after a speeding microbus lost control and crashed into a residential property, injuring a homeowner and exposing a sizeable cannabis consignment. The incident occurred at approximately 5:00 am on Wednesday in the Tergoria area of […]

Government Bank Borrowing Crosses 100 Billion in Nine Months

SakibApril 29, 2026

Government borrowing from the banking system has exceeded its annual target within the first nine months of the fiscal year, underscoring growing fiscal pressure driven by weak revenue collection and rising expenditure commitments. The trend reflects an increasing dependence on domestic credit to finance essential public spending. Official data indicate that the government set a […]

Four Rivers Above Danger Level, Floods Threaten Five Districts

SakibApril 29, 2026

Persistent heavy to very heavy rainfall since Tuesday has significantly heightened the risk of flooding across at least five districts, with early inundation already reported in low-lying areas of Moulvibazar and Netrokona. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), operating under the Bangladesh Water Development Board, has warned that Sylhet, Habiganj, and Sunamganj may also […]

Bank Directors Face Mandatory Anti-Corruption Declarations

SakibApril 29, 2026

In a significant regulatory intervention aimed at reinforcing integrity across the financial system, the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has ordered senior officials of all scheduled banks to sign formal declarations pledging zero tolerance for corruption and money laundering. The directive, issued through a recent internal circular, reflects an intensified effort by authorities to address […]

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Author: Sakib

Lightning Strike Kills Father, Saves Child

Twenty Injured in Tungi Para Crash

Insurance Reporters Forum Elects New Leadership Body

Elite Insurance Graduate Programmes Worldwide

Comilla Devastated as Storm Damages 1,733 Hectares of Crops

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Microbus crashes into house, driver held with cannabis

Government Bank Borrowing Crosses 100 Billion in Nine Months

Four Rivers Above Danger Level, Floods Threaten Five Districts

Bank Directors Face Mandatory Anti-Corruption Declarations

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