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Global Oil Market Faces Strain

April 26, 2026

The global energy market is increasingly showing signs of severe strain amid heightened geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. Despite temporary market optimism, underlying supply disruptions and tightening inventories suggest that the system is edging closer to a sustained shock. On 17 April, following remarks […]

Foreign Exchange Rates Against Bangladeshi Taka

April 26, 2026

The continued expansion of Bangladesh’s international trade relations, coupled with the steady inflow of remittances from millions of Bangladeshis working abroad, plays a pivotal role in sustaining the country’s economic stability. As a result, up-to-date information on foreign exchange rates has become increasingly important for businesses, importers, expatriates, and the general public alike. On Sunday, […]

Concerns Over Banking Stability Following the Bank Resolution Act 2026

April 25, 2026

The integrity and stability of the national financial sector face renewed scrutiny following the enactment of the Revised Bank Resolution Act 2026. Financial experts and economists have expressed significant apprehension that certain provisions within the new legislation could inadvertently facilitate the return of individuals previously implicated in financial irregularities and the misappropriation of funds to […]

Asian Insurance Market Dynamics: Regulatory Shifts and Strategic Expansions

April 25, 2026

The week of 20 to 24 April 2026 was marked by significant structural developments within the Asian insurance and financial services sectors. Governments and private entities across the region responded to recent climate-related losses and geopolitical volatility by formalising risk-sharing mechanisms and expanding digital infrastructure. Sri Lanka: Post-Cyclone Recovery and the National Insurance Roadmap In […]

Income Protection Insurance in Bangladesh: Challenges and Prospects

April 25, 2026

By 2026, the employment landscape in Bangladesh has become increasingly precarious. Recent statistical analyses indicate a mounting pressure on the labour market, characterised by rising job losses, escalating graduate unemployment, and persistent volatility within the industrial sectors. The Scale of the Employment Crisis Economic pressures in recent years have exacerbated the national employment crisis. According […]

NexusPay: Dutch-Bangla Bank’s Digital Transaction Milestone

April 25, 2026

Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL), a pioneer in Bangladesh’s private banking sector, has established a dominant position in the national drive towards a cashless economy through its mobile application, NexusPay. The application has quietly reached a milestone of nearly 10 million users, becoming a universal digital payment platform. It serves not only DBBL account holders and […]

Rising Gold Prices, One Gram Jewellery Gains Popularity in India

April 25, 2026

The sustained rise in gold prices across global markets is reshaping jewellery consumption patterns in South Asia, with growing reliance on imitation and low-carat alternatives for wedding and cultural use. In Indian-administered Kashmir’s Srinagar, 29-year-old accountant Uzma Bashir follows gold prices closely ahead of her summer wedding. Employed at a consultancy firm, she earns less […]

National Life Insurance Celebrates 42 Years of Establishment

April 25, 2026

National Life Insurance Company, one of Bangladesh’s major life insurance providers, marked its 42nd founding anniversary on Thursday (23 April) with a formal programme held at its head office in Kawran Bazar, Dhaka (NLI Tower). The occasion was observed through a balloon release, a cake-cutting ceremony, and an official discussion session. The programme brought together […]

Government Ends Age Bar for IDRA Appointments

April 25, 2026

The Government has approved a proposal to remove the existing upper age limit for the appointment of the Chairman and members of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), the statutory regulator of Bangladesh’s insurance sector. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet held on Thursday (23 April) at the Secretariat. During […]

Rising Inflation Cuts Real Deposit Returns

April 25, 2026

Bank depositors in Bangladesh saw their real returns turn increasingly negative in 2025 as inflation remained higher than deposit interest rates, reducing the purchasing power of savings despite continued growth in overall bank deposits. According to the Bangladesh Bank report “Banking Sector Update 2025”, the weighted average interest rate on deposits was around 6% during […]

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Global Oil Market Faces Strain

Foreign Exchange Rates Against Bangladeshi Taka

Concerns Over Banking Stability Following the Bank Resolution Act 2026

Asian Insurance Market Dynamics: Regulatory Shifts and Strategic Expansions

Income Protection Insurance in Bangladesh: Challenges and Prospects

NexusPay: Dutch-Bangla Bank’s Digital Transaction Milestone

Rising Gold Prices, One Gram Jewellery Gains Popularity in India

National Life Insurance Celebrates 42 Years of Establishment

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