Md Rashed Akter

Md Rashed Akter is head of Retail Distribution Division and chief bancassurance officer (CBO), Midland Bank PLC.

Bancassurance’s promise for Bangladesh

In a significant move to deepen financial inclusion and revitalise the insurance sector, Bangladesh has embraced the bancassurance model, allowing banks to sell insurance products directly to their customers and enabling insurance companies to reach a wider market without developing their own extensive distribution networks.

1w ago

Financial literacy: A key defence against fraud

The financial sector is increasingly targeted by various types of fraud, including phishing, identity theft, credit card fraud, and Ponzi schemes.

2m ago
May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

Bancassurance’s promise for Bangladesh

In a significant move to deepen financial inclusion and revitalise the insurance sector, Bangladesh has embraced the bancassurance model, allowing banks to sell insurance products directly to their customers and enabling insurance companies to reach a wider market without developing their own extensive distribution networks.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Financial literacy: A key defence against fraud

The financial sector is increasingly targeted by various types of fraud, including phishing, identity theft, credit card fraud, and Ponzi schemes.