BSS Partners with Delta Life Insurance to Provide Group Life Coverage for Employees
Dhaka, 24 November 2025 (BSS): Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), the state-run news agency, has entered into a strategic partnership with Delta Life Insurance Company Limited to provide group life insurance coverage for its permanent journalists, officials, and employees. The collaboration is designed to enhance financial security and ensure long-term protection for staff across all levels of the organisation.
Formal Signing Ceremony
The agreement was formalised at the BSS headquarters in Purana Paltan, Dhaka, on Sunday. The initial contract will remain valid for three years, with provisions for annual renewal thereafter, allowing both parties to review and update the coverage as necessary.
The MoU was signed by:
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Mahbub Morshed, Chief Editor and Managing Director, BSS
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Uttam Kumar Sadhu, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Life Insurance
The signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both organisations. From BSS:
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Md. Fazlul Huq, Managing Editor
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Md. Manikul Azad, Chief News Editor
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G.M. Rajib Hossain, Chief Reporter
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Mohammad Ali Khan, Chief Administrative Officer
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Md. Jashim Uddin, Chief Accounts Officer
Representing Delta Life Insurance were:
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Farhad Hossain, Vice President
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Rajib Kanti Saha, Executive Vice President
Significance of the Partnership
This agreement represents a major step towards strengthening employee welfare at BSS, providing permanent staff with access to a well-established life insurance scheme. The initiative ensures that journalists and administrative personnel are financially protected against unforeseen circumstances, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to staff wellbeing and social responsibility.
By leveraging Delta Life Insurance’s expertise in group policies, BSS aims to offer a comprehensive and reliable safety net, covering all eligible employees efficiently and transparently. The collaboration is also expected to streamline administrative processes associated with policy management and claims, making it easier for employees to benefit from the coverage.
Looking Ahead
This partnership underscores the growing recognition of employee financial security in Bangladesh’s public sector organisations. Through such initiatives, institutions like BSS are not only safeguarding their workforce but also promoting a culture of responsible and sustainable human resource management, setting a benchmark for other state-run agencies.