Author: Md Sakib Hossain | Sub-Editor | Khaborwala.com

Life Insurance Advisers Drive Surge in Singapore Policy Purchases

August 18, 2026

Advisory channels remained the primary route for Singaporeans securing life insurance in the first half of 2026, with Financial Advisory (FA) Representatives and Tied Representatives accounting for 79.4% of all new policies purchased. Data from the Life Insurance Association (LIA), Singapore reveals that these two key channels facilitated a combined 504,951 new policy purchases as […]

Foreign Minister Leads High-Level Delegation to Qatar to Secure LNG

August 18, 2026

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman departed Dhaka in the early hours of Tuesday, 18 August, leading a high-level government delegation on a two-day official visit to Qatar aimed primarily at securing stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation includes key policymakers […]

Central Bank Mandates Valid Work Permits for Expatriate Bank Accounts

August 18, 2026

Foreign nationals working in Bangladesh will now be required to present valid, up-to-date work permits to open and operate local bank accounts, following new regulatory directives issued by Bangladesh Bank. The central bank emphasised that financial institutions across the nation must stringently enforce existing Know Your Customer (KYC) verification procedures for individuals holding ‘A3’ and […]

Sarjis Alam Claims Upazila Executive Offices Function as Local BNP Headquarters

August 18, 2026

Local administration across Bangladesh’s Northern region is facing severe allegations of political capture, following sharp criticisms levelled by Sarjis Alam, Chief Organiser for the Northern Region of the National Citizen Party (NCP). In a scathing statement published on his verified Facebook profile on Monday night, 17 August, the prominent political figure asserted that Upazila Nirbahi […]

Fontaines D.C. Announce Fifth Album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ and Release Lead Single

August 18, 2026

Acclaimed Irish post-punk outfit Fontaines D.C. have officially announced their forthcoming fifth studio album, titled Dopamine Chamber. Scheduled for release on 16 October via XL Recordings, the unveiling of the record is accompanied by the immediate availability of its lead single, “Marianne.” “Marianne” draws heavily upon the textured post-punk chord progressions that defined the band’s […]

European Heatwaves Expose Widening Insurance Protection Gap for Businesses

August 18, 2026

For over a century, local cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed patrons for an early evening aperitivo, encouraging outdoor dining and socialising before dinner. Today, as Europe bakes under its fifth heatwave of the summer, that traditional 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ritual has practically vanished. Pedestrians actively seek air-conditioned indoor spaces […]

Public Service Commission Chairman Mobasser Monem Resigns Unexpectedly Mid Tenure PSC Chairman Mobasser Monem Resigns Months After Appointment

PSC Chairman Mobasser Monem Resigns Months After Appointment

August 18, 2026

Professor Mobasser Monem, Chairman of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC), has tendered his resignation from the constitutional body. He formally submitted his resignation letter to the PSC Secretariat on Tuesday, 18 August, marking another significant leadership shift within the nation’s primary civil service recruitment institution. Confirming the development to the press, the Public Relations […]

Jamaat Leader Relieved of Duties Following Alleged Extramarital Affair

August 18, 2026

A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami in Boalmari, Faridpur, has been relieved of his organizational duties following allegations of an extramarital affair with the wife of an expatriate worker. Syed Sajjad Ali, Secretary of the Boalmari Pourashava unit of Jamaat-e-Islami, confirmed the disciplinary action on Tuesday, 18 August. The accused, 26-year-old Inamul Mollah, served as the […]

Bangladesh JSD Claims Government Evicting Office After Foiling August 15 Programme

August 18, 2026

Just three days after their programme marking the martyrdom anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 15 August was foiled, the central office of Bangladesh JSD on Topkhana Road has been served a notice to vacate. On Tuesday, the party alleged that the government did not stop at halting their programme and is now pressuring […]

Wedding Called Off Over Whole Goat Dispute in Brahmanbaria

August 18, 2026

A wedding in Brahmanbaria was abruptly cancelled following a heated dispute over traditional wedding catering arrangements, culminating in the bride’s father calling off the ceremony before the marital vows could be solemnised. The incident unfolded on Monday in Tolatala village, located within the Dharkhar Union of Akhaura Upazila. The prospective groom, Junaid Miah, an expatriate […]

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Author: Md Sakib Hossain | Sub-Editor | Khaborwala.com

Life Insurance Advisers Drive Surge in Singapore Policy Purchases

Foreign Minister Leads High-Level Delegation to Qatar to Secure LNG

Central Bank Mandates Valid Work Permits for Expatriate Bank Accounts

Sarjis Alam Claims Upazila Executive Offices Function as Local BNP Headquarters

Fontaines D.C. Announce Fifth Album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ and Release Lead Single

European Heatwaves Expose Widening Insurance Protection Gap for Businesses

PSC Chairman Mobasser Monem Resigns Months After Appointment

Jamaat Leader Relieved of Duties Following Alleged Extramarital Affair

Bangladesh JSD Claims Government Evicting Office After Foiling August 15 Programme

Wedding Called Off Over Whole Goat Dispute in Brahmanbaria

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