How BB intends to reimburse depositors of five merging banks
Out of the total TK1.52 trillion in deposits across five banks, TK46,000 crore is from individual depositors. September 21, 2025, 07:15 AM Last revision: September 21, 2025, 07:29 AM Illustration: TBS Highlights: Five Islamic banks merge into Bangladesh’s largest asset entity. Priority given to individual depositors; institutions may receive shares. Insurance payments capped at TK2 […]
5 key points about the Trump administration abandoning the plan to reimburse passengers for travel disruptions
The Trump administration recently announced that it has abandoned efforts to require airlines to compensate customers for flight delays and disruptions to travel plans, a step that many in the airline industry welcome. The Department of Transportation has framed this decision as part of a broader rollback implemented during the Biden administration. “Some regulations put […]
Bill de Blasio will reimburse NYC for misusing NYPD security during unsuccessful presidential campaign
Former mayor Bill de Blasio reached a resolution regarding his use of NYPD security during his unsuccessful presidential campaign. He will pay nearly $330,000 to cover costs incurred by taxpayers after using police officers for “political purposes” on multiple occasions. Last year, the Conflict of Interest Committee imposed a $155,000 fine on him for his […]
Texas Gov. Abbott asks government to reimburse $11B spent on border security
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, returns the state of more than 11.1 billion dollars to the federal government's funds, which was spent to secure a tropical border during the former President Joe Biden. I am demanding. Abbott sent a letter to a member of the US Congress on Thursday, saying that the Biden administration's “refusal […]
Texas Governor Calls on Congress to Reimburse State for Border Security Costs
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on Congress to reimburse the state for more than $11.1 billion spent on border security. The governor said the cost of border security was borne by Texas taxpayers “because the Biden administration has refused to meet its obligations for the past four years.” “President Biden's policies will protect Texas and […]
FEMA to reimburse California so it can hire more firefighters amid shortage
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse California for the cost of hiring more firefighters and controlling the raging wildfires sweeping Southern California. News about the Fire Management Assistance Grant trickled in Tuesday, and by the evening the White House confirmed the move with a statement from President Biden. FEMA acknowledged the action Wednesday […]