Health insurance forms a cornerstone of modern medical systems, yet public confusion regarding the claims process is steadily increasing. After receiving treatment, many people remain unclear about how to file a claim, which bills are approved, which are rejected, and how much out-of-pocket expense they may have to bear. The problem is particularly acute for […]

Depositors of five troubled Islamic banks, which are being merged, will be able to reclaim their funds. According to Bangladesh Bank sources, repayments could begin this week. Each depositor will be able to receive up to Tk200,000 per account. The funds will be disbursed from the deposit insurance fund managed by Bangladesh Bank. The banks […]

A working committee mandated by Bangladesh Bank has recommended extending the maturity of Beximco Ltd’s landmark Shariah-compliant green Sukuk by six years, following the issuer’s notification that it cannot repay investors’ principal when the bond matures in December 2026. The 21-member committee, led by the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) — the Sukuk trustee — […]

Inflation in November this year increased to 8.29 percent, up from 8.17 percent in October. In November 2024, the inflation rate had stood at 11.38 percent. This information has emerged from the latest report released today, Sunday, by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). According to BBS data, food inflation also rose slightly over the […]

A special meeting aimed at reinforcing and accelerating investment recovery efforts was held on Saturday at the head office of EXIM Bank, with the participation of ten key branches from the Dhaka Division. The meeting focused on reviewing branch-wise performance, assessing ongoing recovery initiatives, and setting out future targets. According to a press release, Md. […]

The government of Bangladesh has moved to repeal the reinsurance-related clause in the Insurance Corporation Act, following conditions included in a non-disclosure agreement with the United States. If implemented, the reform is expected to significantly reduce the revenue of the state-owned Sadharan Bima Corporation (SBC), causing growing concern within the institution. Reinsurance allows an insurance […]

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur has announced that the globally recognised digital payment platform PayPal is preparing to begin operations in Bangladesh. This initiative is expected to significantly ease international transactions for small entrepreneurs, online businesses and freelancers. The governor shared the information while speaking as the chief guest at the Agro Award […]