Claim settlement performance in Bangladesh’s life insurance sector improved markedly in the final quarter of 2025, although a substantial volume of unpaid claims continues to undermine confidence in the industry. According to unaudited figures from the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), total claims in the life insurance sector reached Tk 13,158 crore by the […]

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has called on the government to reduce the turnover tax on gross receipts from 1 per cent to 0.3 per cent, arguing that the current structure places an undue financial and administrative burden on businesses and disrupts the coherence of the overall tax framework. In its proposals […]

On 19 April 2026, Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market continued to reflect the country’s expanding international trade relations and the sustained importance of remittance inflows from overseas Bangladeshis. With millions of citizens living and working abroad, foreign currency transfers remain a key pillar supporting the national economy. These inflows help stabilise external reserves and facilitate day-to-day […]