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IDRA Targets 75 Per Cent Claim Settlement to Clear Backlog

September 15, 2026

Bangladesh’s Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has set an ambitious target to raise the industry’s claim settlement rate from 57 per cent, recorded in June, to at least 75 per cent. The regulatory drive comes as the nation’s insurance sector grapples with a staggering Tk 70 billion in unpaid claims. Speaking at a special […]

Taka Holds Firm as Central Bank Releases Daily Exchange Rates

September 15, 2026

The local financial sector continues to observe steady movement in foreign currency valuations, with the central bank publishing the official foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, 15 September 2026. According to figures provided by Bangladesh Bank, the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) maintains a relatively tight trading corridor across major global reserve currencies, reflecting prevailing interbank demand and […]

Bangladesh Rollout £6,200 Language Loans to Boost Skilled Migration

September 15, 2026

In a strategic push to elevate the quality of its overseas workforce, Bangladesh Bank has signed an agreement with the Probashi Kallyan Bank (PKB) to provide loans of up to 1 million BDT (approximately £6,200) for prospective migrants seeking foreign language training. Backed by a substantial 1,000-crore BDT fund allocated by the central bank, the […]

Ivory Coast Midfielder Seko Fofana Retires From International Football

September 15, 2026

Experienced Ivorian midfielder Seko Fofana has officially announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a distinguished career with the national team. The 31-year-old footballer confirmed his decision via a statement on social media, bidding farewell to ‘The Elephants’ after years of dedicated service at the highest level. Fofana made his senior debut […]

Serial Killer Arrested in Cumilla for Murdering Three Drivers

September 15, 2026

A notorious serial killer who made a profession of murdering easy-bike drivers to snatch their battery-powered auto-rickshaws has been apprehended by the Detective Branch (DB) of police in Cumilla. The suspect, 25-year-old Abdul Wadud Manik, was arrested after detectives successfully unravelled two recent homicide cases across Nangalkot and Monohargonj upazilas. Additional Superintendent of Police Lutfur […]

Brendan Taylor Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to Set World Record

September 15, 2026

Brendan Taylor has etched his name into the history books by claiming the world record for the longest One Day International (ODI) career. The former Zimbabwe captain achieved the milestone as he stepped onto the field for his side’s opening ODI against Australia in Harare, marking Zimbabwe’s first home one-day series against the Australians in […]

Babar Azam Turns to Domestic First-Class Cricket to Reclaim Form

September 15, 2026

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has taken immediate steps to arrest a prolonged slump in form by returning to domestic red-ball cricket for the first time in seven years. Following a difficult tour of England, the star batter has signed as a guest player for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in the ongoing […]

Patuakhali Local Politician Remanded in Custody Over Stalking Allegations

September 15, 2026

A local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) official has been remanded in custody following his arrest for allegedly stalking and intimidating a young woman in Patuakhali’s Dumki upazila. Residents detained the suspect late on Monday night before handing him over to law enforcement officers. The accused, 60-year-old Aminul Islam, serves as the general secretary for a […]

Measles Suspicions Claim Six More Lives as Fatalities Surpass 1,000

September 15, 2026

Six more individuals have succumbed to measles-like symptoms across the country within the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative death toll from the illness past a grim milestone. According to the daily epidemiological bulletin released on Tuesday, 15 September, by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest fatalities were recorded between 8:00 AM […]

Stadium Delays Leave Khulna Out of BCB’s New Tournament

September 15, 2026

Khulna is set to miss out on hosting matches in the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) proposed new domestic tournament, after work at Khulna Division Cricket Stadium failed to progress quickly enough to meet the expected schedule. The competition, tentatively named Bangladesh First, was being planned as a new addition to Bangladesh’s domestic cricket calendar. The […]

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Category: World

IDRA Targets 75 Per Cent Claim Settlement to Clear Backlog

Taka Holds Firm as Central Bank Releases Daily Exchange Rates

Bangladesh Rollout £6,200 Language Loans to Boost Skilled Migration

Ivory Coast Midfielder Seko Fofana Retires From International Football

Serial Killer Arrested in Cumilla for Murdering Three Drivers

Brendan Taylor Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to Set World Record

Babar Azam Turns to Domestic First-Class Cricket to Reclaim Form

Patuakhali Local Politician Remanded in Custody Over Stalking Allegations

Measles Suspicions Claim Six More Lives as Fatalities Surpass 1,000

Stadium Delays Leave Khulna Out of BCB’s New Tournament

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