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 […]

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 […]

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 […]