We must do better with our stamps
A stamp represents the image of a country, hence requires some care in designing.
Outmoded tariff act holding back insurance sector
A staggering 46 non-life and 32 life insurance companies are licenced to operate in Bangladesh and yet there is virtually no local underwriting expertise or capability within the country.
BGMEA should create captive insurance for apparel makers
Insurance premiums for readymade garments (RMG) and textile industries are on the rise. In addition, changes have also recently been made in the marine cargo insurance procurement process. These are bound to have an effect on the overall competitive pricing of the exported product from Bangladesh. BGMEA may consider alternative modes of risk transfer to reduce, or at least maintain, the cost of insurance.
The dos and don'ts of handling emergency situations
Over the past two decades of working in the risk-consulting business, two things have become apparent to me: (i) after every major incident, we suddenly become very worried and conscious about lack of safety, and (ii) we forget all about our worries in about a week.
July 7, 2022
We must do better with our stamps
A stamp represents the image of a country, hence requires some care in designing.
February 14, 2020
Outmoded tariff act holding back insurance sector
A staggering 46 non-life and 32 life insurance companies are licenced to operate in Bangladesh and yet there is virtually no local underwriting expertise or capability within the country.
November 3, 2019
BGMEA should create captive insurance for apparel makers
Insurance premiums for readymade garments (RMG) and textile industries are on the rise. In addition, changes have also recently been made in the marine cargo insurance procurement process. These are bound to have an effect on the overall competitive pricing of the exported product from Bangladesh. BGMEA may consider alternative modes of risk transfer to reduce, or at least maintain, the cost of insurance.
April 10, 2019
The dos and don'ts of handling emergency situations
Over the past two decades of working in the risk-consulting business, two things have become apparent to me: (i) after every major incident, we suddenly become very worried and conscious about lack of safety, and (ii) we forget all about our worries in about a week.
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