Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 19 -- Demand for the government securities is set to rise as the non-life insurance companies have to invest at least 7.5 per cent of their assets in the securities.

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) issued a new regulation having these mandatory provisions for non-life insurance companies in order to secure investment return of the policyholders.

The 'Insurance (Non-life Insurers' Assets Investment and Preservation) Regulations-2019?, was issued through a gazette notification on November 14.

After investing in the government securities-treasury bills (T-bills) and bonds - the non-life insurers or general ones can invest their remaining assets in nine specified sectors.

The sectors inclu...