AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMeasles Crisis: Bangladesh’s worst measles outbreak has crossed the 1,000-death mark, with DGHS reporting 1,002 deaths (100 confirmed, 902 measles-like) since March and nearly 20,000 confirmed cases as hospitals struggle and vaccination gaps keep transmission going. Education Updates: SSC (Vocational) re-scrutiny results were published, with 664 students moving from fail to pass and 46 newly earning GPA-5 after 667 students’ grades changed across 1,372 subjects. Women at Work: Bangladesh Bank says female hiring rose in the first half of 2026, but key supports like daycare, after-hours transport, and gender-awareness training slipped in banks and finance companies. Rights & Justice: A report highlights how custodial torture and death cases under the 2013 law still face long delays, with only one conviction reported over more than a decade. Community & Culture: A DU Law student trust fund worth Tk 27 lakh was launched, while Mohila Dal marked its 48th founding anniversary with programmes nationwide. Diaspora & Belonging: A New York Muslim community story marks 25 years since 9/11 backlash, focusing on resilience, public life, and new visibility.
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