Bangladesh’s insurance sector is preparing for one of its most consequential annual events, as the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) gears up to hold its 38th Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 December 2025, at 6:30 pm. The prestigious gathering will take place at the Samson H. Chowdhury Centre (Level–2) of Dhaka Club, where industry leaders are expected to engage in extensive discussions on the sector’s policy direction, financial health, structural reforms, and the evolving challenges shaping the future of insurance in the country.
According to an official circular issued by the BIA President, Vice Presidents and the Executive Committee, this year’s assembly will centre on three key agenda items:
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Presentation, discussion and endorsement of the Annual Report for 2024
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Approval of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024
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Appointment of auditors for 2025 along with confirmation of their remuneration
Member companies have also been instructed to submit the names of three official representatives—Chairman, Vice Chairman or Director, and Chief Executive Officer—along with their mobile numbers and email addresses. The Association stressed that accurate information and timely submission are critical to ensuring smooth coordination and proper representation during the session.
The BIA Secretary further urged member organisations:
“Please ensure the timely attendance of all three designated representatives.”
A Meeting of Heightened Importance Amid Economic Volatility
Industry experts note that this year’s AGM carries exceptional weight as Bangladesh’s insurance sector navigates an economic environment marked by inflationary pressure, market volatility, heightened regulatory oversight, and lingering political uncertainty. Throughout 2024 and 2025, insurers have grappled with a range of formidable challenges, including:
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Delays in claim settlements
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Unpredictable investment returns
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Stricter compliance requirements
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Mounting pressure from an increasingly competitive market
In light of these hurdles, insurers and policymakers are expected to engage in earnest dialogue on strengthening financial transparency, modernising audit procedures, rebuilding customer trust, and crafting long-term strategies to reinforce sectoral stability.
A prominent insurance analyst remarked:
“An Annual General Meeting is not merely a forum for financial review; it is the nerve centre of strategic decision-making that determines the sector’s direction and its credibility going forward.”
Towards a Modern and Customer-Centric Insurance Landscape
Specialists believe this year’s meeting could become a catalyst for progressive reform, helping shape a more modern, resilient, and customer-focused insurance industry for Bangladesh. With growing expectations for digital transformation, faster claim settlement processes, and more accountable service delivery, stakeholders are hopeful that the AGM will lay the groundwork for sustainable improvement.
Overall, the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Bangladesh Insurance Association is widely expected to provide renewed momentum, clearer direction and a decisive roadmap for the future of the country’s insurance sector.