AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation Protests: HSC examinees and students in Dhaka blocked major roads and intersections, demanding the education minister’s resignation over flood-hit exam handling; after talks, they lifted blockades but warned of a “Long March” to the Secretariat if demands aren’t met by 10pm. Floods & Safety: Monsoon rain and landslides have killed dozens and displaced over a million, with Rohingya camps facing deadly landslide risks as shelters and drainage need urgent upgrades. Health Alert: Bangladesh’s measles toll keeps rising, with suspected deaths pushing the combined total to 772 amid ongoing outbreaks and vaccination gaps. AI & Governance: PM adviser Mahdi Amin says a national AI policy is being considered to make public services faster, more transparent, and accountable. Sports for Kids: The PM announced a “Gold Cup” football tournament for primary students starting next year, with gradual expansion to secondary levels. Culture & Literature: Taslima Nasreen is set to return to Kolkata for a literary event, reigniting free-speech and religious-sensitivity debates. Religious Calendar: Rath Yatra begins tomorrow, with Dhaka’s rituals and processions planned across temples and ISKCON centres. Internet Crackdown: ISP groups warn of possible service disruption unless extortionists behind attacks on ISP offices are arrested within 24 hours. Business/Industry: RAK Ceramics Bangladesh appoints Khourshed Alam as CEO, signaling a push for growth and operational excellence.
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