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Shadow of Crisis in the Garment Sector

January 19, 2026

The Bangladeshi government’s recent decision to withdraw bonded warehouse facilities for the import of 10–30 count cotton yarn, aimed at protecting the domestic spinning industry, has sparked serious concern among stakeholders in the country’s leading export sector: ready-made garments. Industry representatives warn that the move could precipitate a major crisis in production and export operations. […]

Astha Life Insurance Celebrates Annual Picnic With Splendour

January 19, 2026

Under the inspiring theme of “The Promise of a Secure Life,” Astha Life Insurance Company Limited—the sole life insurance venture of the Bangladesh Army Welfare Trust—celebrated its Annual Picnic 2026 on Friday, 16 January. The event, held at the picturesque Green View Resort and Convention Centre in North Khan, Dhaka, was marked by an atmosphere […]

The Urgent Need for Insurance Software in Bangladesh

January 18, 2026

As Bangladesh undergoes a rapid digital metamorphosis, the financial services landscape is being fundamentally reshaped. With mobile financial services (MFS) becoming the primary mode for transactions, bill payments, and retail, consumer expectations have shifted towards immediacy and transparency. For the domestic insurance sector—traditionally hampered by archaic, paper-based workflows—the adoption of integrated insurance software is no […]

Meghna Bank Targets Top 15 Through Strategic Diversification

January 18, 2026

In a move to redefine its market position, Meghna Bank has set an ambitious trajectory to join the ranks of Bangladesh’s top 15 financial institutions. Speaking in a comprehensive interview with The Business Standard, the bank’s Managing Director, Syed Mizanur Rahman, detailed a future-proof strategy built upon the pillars of SME expansion, digital innovation, and […]

Nine Firms to Fall: The Human Cost of NBFI Liquidations

January 18, 2026

The structural integrity of Bangladesh’s Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) sector is facing an existential threat as Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) surged to a staggering Tk 29,408 crore by the end of September 2025. This figure now represents more than one-third of the sector’s total credit portfolio, signaling a precipitous decline in asset quality and a deepening […]

Private Banks Brace for Top Leadership Changes

January 18, 2026

Significant leadership transitions are set to unfold across Bangladesh’s private banking sector from next month, as multiple banks prepare to appoint new Managing Directors (MDs). These changes are primarily driven by mandatory retirement upon reaching the age limit, completion of fixed-term contracts, and, in some cases, voluntary resignations. Analysts in the sector emphasise that these […]

Strategic Overhaul in Asia’s Insurance Sector

January 17, 2026

The week of 12–16 January 2026 witnessed a series of significant strategic developments across Asia’s insurance sector, highlighting the region’s ongoing digital transformation, portfolio optimisation, embedded insurance partnerships, and leadership transitions. Analysts suggest that these initiatives are enabling insurers to respond more effectively to shifting customer demands, evolving regulatory requirements, and long-term capital management objectives. […]

Trump Pushes U.S. Banks on Credit Card Rates

January 17, 2026

The United States banking sector is confronting a complex political and operational challenge following President Donald Trump’s call to cap credit card interest rates at 10 per cent. Announced on 10 January, the directive is scheduled to take effect on 20 January 2026 and remain in force for one year. However, the White House has […]

IDRA Invites Chartered Secretary Applications

January 17, 2026

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has officially announced an invitation for applications from qualified individuals and firms to be listed as Chartered Secretaries. Interested candidates are required to submit their completed applications, accompanied by all supporting documents, to the Authority’s office no later than 5:00 pm on 25 January. The application process commenced […]

Daily Remittance Inflows Reach 1,500 Crore BDT

January 16, 2026

Bangladesh is witnessing an extraordinary surge in inward remittances, with daily inflows averaging a staggering 1,500 crore BDT (approximately $121.6 million). As the national election approaches, the volume of funds sent home by the Bangladeshi diaspora has reached unprecedented levels, providing a significant cushion to the nation’s foreign exchange reserves and overall economic stability. A […]

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Category: Business

Shadow of Crisis in the Garment Sector

Astha Life Insurance Celebrates Annual Picnic With Splendour

The Urgent Need for Insurance Software in Bangladesh

Meghna Bank Targets Top 15 Through Strategic Diversification

Nine Firms to Fall: The Human Cost of NBFI Liquidations

Private Banks Brace for Top Leadership Changes

Strategic Overhaul in Asia’s Insurance Sector

Trump Pushes U.S. Banks on Credit Card Rates

IDRA Invites Chartered Secretary Applications

Daily Remittance Inflows Reach 1,500 Crore BDT

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