The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) of Bangladesh has introduced new regulations to cap the operational expenditures of foreign head offices in the country’s life insurance sector. The directive, published in the official Gazette on 13 January 2026, is formalised under Rule 4 of the Life Insurance Business Management Expenses Ceiling Rules, 2020, stipulating […]

Bangladesh Bank has announced a significant policy revision, reinstating the annual 4% dividend for depositors of five banks currently undergoing consolidation. Previously, dividends for the years 2024 and 2025 had been suspended, a move that sparked widespread concern among depositors. On Tuesday, the central bank issued updated instructions to the management teams of the affected […]

Bangladesh Bank has unveiled an ambitious plan to consolidate the country’s state-owned banking sector, proposing to merge nine public banks into just two large institutions. The initiative, announced by Governor Ahsan H Mansur at a public discussion hosted by Jagannath University in Dhaka on Tuesday, is being described as the most far-reaching overhaul of state […]

Bangladesh Bank has unveiled plans to create a Bank Restructuring and Resolution Fund (BRRF), a landmark initiative designed to bolster the stability of the country’s financial system and facilitate the orderly restructuring of distressed banks. The fund aims to raise up to Tk 40,000 crore, thereby reducing reliance on government bailouts and enabling banks to […]

Government primary school teachers in Bangladesh shoulder a wide range of responsibilities that extend far beyond the classroom. Despite comparatively modest salaries, they are expected to support families, contribute to social obligations, and plan for future security. Because most teachers serve in their home or nearby communities, their household expenditure, social participation, and engagement with […]