AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMeasles Emergency: Bangladesh’s measles toll surged again as 10 more children died in 24 hours, pushing deaths to 555 since March 15; 88 confirmed and 467 suspected cases of child deaths are now reported, alongside 1,083 new suspected admissions and 53 lab-confirmed infections. Eid Travel Strain: With Eid-ul-Azha days away, bus shortages and overcharging left thousands stranded at Dhaka terminals, while rain and waterlogging worsened the rush. Regional Flashpoints: As U.S.-Iran tensions and Israel’s Lebanon escalation continue, the wider region stays on edge. Politics & Borders (India-West Bengal): West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari urged alleged illegal Bangladeshis at Hakimpur to “leave quickly,” backing “detect, delete and deport” and speeding deportations. Culture & Diplomacy: Bangladesh’s Bangla House is set to debut at SXSW London (2–4 June), spotlighting Bangladeshi creativity and innovation.
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