4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (437+ words) Saturday June 27, 2026 The issues were highlighted at a seminar titled "Challenges, Prospects and the Way Forward for Bangladesh's Insurance Sector" organised by the Insurance Reporters Forum (IRF) today (27 June). Speaking at the event, Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (847+ words) The proposed national budget includes a series of tax reforms aimed at reducing business costs, easing the burden on consumers and patients, and widening the tax net through measures. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today (11 June) unveiled a Tk9. 38 lakh…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (805+ words) Thursday June 11, 2026 Customers of Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC have been unable to withdraw the cash they need from the bank's ATM booths in various parts of the capital. However, several senior bank officials said there is no shortage of electronic or…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (366+ words) Sunday May 24, 2026 Bangladesh Bank has issued special instructions to all the scheduled banks, mobile financial services (MFS) providers, payment service providers (PSPs), and payment system operators to keep the country's banking and digital transaction systems operational during the Eid-ul-Adha holiday…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (471+ words) Thursday May 21, 2026 Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has launched co-branded "Somporko Club" and "Club Supreme" prepaid/debit cards in collaboration with Mastercard and Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC to strengthen financial inclusion for its dealers and painters. The initiative is designed to provide…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (560+ words) Saturday May 16, 2026 Several commercial banks for over a week have been receiving far less cash than requested from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) due to a shortage of newly printed notes, creating pressure on lenders ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. Central bank officials…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (122+ words) Sunday May 10, 2026 Janata Bank PLC has formally launched the operations of its integrated digital payment platform "Janata Pay" with Dhaka St Francis Xavier's School and College and Kurigram Government College. Janata Bank Managing Director Md Mojibor Rahman inaugurated the payment…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (317+ words) Sunday May 10, 2026 Guardian Life Insurance Limited has recently signed an agreement with Reckitt Bangladesh PLC, one of the country's leading multinational companies, to provide insurance coverage for the company's employees and their family members. Under the agreement, Reckitt employees and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (276+ words) Saturday May 02, 2026 Guardian Life Insurance Limited has reinforced its market leadership by settling 56, 478 claims in the first quarter of 2026, disbursing a total of Tk150. 84 crore to policyholders and beneficiaries. According to a company statement, the payouts comprised insurance benefits, death claims…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (279+ words) Friday May 01, 2026 "Enforcement actions disproportionately target those who pay VAT and taxes, while non-compliant businesses often go unchecked," he made the remarks at a pre-budget consultation meeting jointly organised by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Federation of…...