AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Sovereignty & AI: A new analysis argues Bangladesh can turn its 16% share of global digital labour into homegrown AI power, but only if infrastructure, institutions and rules catch up. Urban Public Space: Baridhara’s lakeside park is set for a major renovation, starting with shore protection to stop erosion and restore a safer green space. Tech & Gender Safety: UN Women and partners at UNGA push coordinated action to end technology-facilitated violence against women and girls. Public Safety & Youth: Police in South Keraniganj arrested a man with cocktail-making materials and 9,000 paper masks; separate coverage also flags rising juvenile violence and teen gang influence in Cumilla. Culture & Heritage: Russia and Bangladesh sign an MoU on cultural cooperation; Bangladesh also mourns children’s litterateur Akhtar Hossain. Travel & Tourism: Cox’s Bazar’s new airport terminal will open for domestic flights next week, with international operations planned for October. Diplomacy: Bangladesh’s ties with China are described as entering a new phase, while France urges a “third way” for strategic autonomy.
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