AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAir Quality & Health: Dhaka ranked 13th globally for worst air quality on Sunday, with an AQI of 107 (“Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”), raising risks for children and older adults. River Erosion & Displacement: New research shows rivers have devoured land across Dhaka and beyond, with erosion repeatedly pushing families into low-lying slums like Bholar Basti, now home to 30,000-plus people. Measles Crisis: Bangladesh’s measles outbreak keeps worsening—child deaths linked to measles and measles-like symptoms reached 991, with nearly 20,000 cases confirmed and hospitals under strain. Madrasas & Education Oversight: Uttarakhand authorities sealed or shut 20 unrecognised madrasas in Dehradun and Haldwani, citing recognition and academic standards. Culture & Community: A Dhaka event marked BNP’s 48th founding anniversary with a cultural programme, while CRAB and Wings Foundation ran a day-long robotics workshop for young students. Public Health & Youth: Dengue data shows 16–30-year-olds make up about 42% of cases, and experts link it to mobility and exposure. Digital Lifestyle: Bangladesh Bank is set to launch interest-free e-payment credit for small, short-term needs, usable only through digital bill payments.
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