Business Leaders Claim Interim Government Left Economy In Severe Deep Waters

A prominent group of business leaders in Dhaka has sparked renewed debate over Bangladesh’s economic transition, alleging that the former…

JBC Strict Policy: Pre-Existing Diseases and High-Risk Jobs Excluded

Bangladesh’s state-owned insurer, Jiban Bima Corporation (JBC), has introduced strict underwriting criteria that prohibit individuals with pre-existing critical illnesses, those…

FWD Singapore Launches MultiCover CI Policy as Cancer Survival Rates Rise to 61%

SINGAPORE — FWD Insurance Singapore has introduced FWD MultiCover CI, a new critical illness policy providing multi-pay coverage and ongoing…

Remittance Inflow Surges to $2.86 Billion in July

DHAKA — Remittance inflows into Bangladesh via formal banking channels reached an impressive USD 2.86 billion (USD 2.859 billion) in…

Bangladesh Garments Industry Faces Headwinds as Apparel Exports to 15 EU Nations Decline

The European Union’s market for Bangladeshi readymade garments (RMG) is painting an increasingly concerning picture, as export revenues across 15…

This Week in Insurance: Singaporeans Lag on Care Planning, AI Reshapes Workforce, Japan Quake Losses Limited

Between July 27 and July 31, 2026, the global insurance sector saw an increased focus on retirement and long-term care…

Surge in Small Loan Defaults as Over 2.4 Million Borrowers Join Default List in a Year

An alarming surge in defaults among small borrowers—particularly Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs), agricultural entrepreneurs, housing loan recipients,…

Pubali Bank Posts Second-Highest Half-Year Profit Among Private Banks

Private sector lender Pubali Bank delivered a strong financial performance in the first half of the year, reporting the second-highest…

Bangladesh Currency Rates Remain Varied Against Global Currencies

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market continues to play a crucial role in the country’s economy, with millions of expatriate Bangladeshis sending…

Anis Ahmed Takes Charge as Eastern Bank’s New Chairman

Anis Ahmed, a prominent entrepreneur and business leader, has been elected the new chairman of the board of directors of…