AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFeminist Funding: Bangladesh’s FON project has wrapped up with a push for sustained, flexible, trust-based financing for grassroots feminist groups, alongside mentorship and long-term support. Religious Rights & Borders: Rights activists warn Bengali Muslims in India’s West Bengal face detention and possible forced expulsion despite identity documents, raising concerns about citizenship checks. Cultural Memory: A book launch spotlights historian Abul Mansur Ahmad’s ideas on Bangalee identity and culture, arguing they still matter for today’s push for cultural autonomy. Fashion Education: BUFT appoints Wega Group chairman Md Mejba Uddin Ali as trustees’ chairman, aiming to align programmes with Bangladesh’s textile and fashion skills needs. Rohingya Justice: A proposal calls for a Rohingya genocide documentation cell inside Bangladesh’s camps, urging survivors to shape how atrocities are recorded and remembered. Women’s Safety & Health: Bangladesh’s measles outbreak is worsening, with doctors warning of long-term harm to children and urging vaccination coverage to prevent further spread. Arts & Oscars: Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s “Roid” has been selected as Bangladesh’s entry for the 99th Oscars. Tourism & Culture Links: Malaysia-Bangladesh Tourism, Arts & Cultural Network (MBTACN) is launched to deepen cultural exchange and people-to-people travel ties. Women in Design: ISHO’s Women’s Day Design Challenge rewards student teams with ideas for safer cities for women.
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