AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoEducation & Public Trust: Bangladesh’s state minister for primary education Bobby Hajjaj withdrew controversial remarks about Dhaka University after backlash, saying the comments were informal and not a policy statement. Health Crisis: Measles continues to hit children hard, with 10 more deaths reported in 24 hours and the wider outbreak toll climbing as hospitals report thousands of suspected cases. Liberation War Memory & Textbooks: Civil society figures urged adding Ziaur Rahman’s “Birth of a Nation” to school textbooks to preserve 1971 history. Eid & City Cleanliness: Despite cleanup promises, sacrificial waste still lingers across parts of Dhaka, with animal remains found in multiple neighborhoods. Eid Culture Spotlight: A rare albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” was spared from Eid-ul-Azha slaughter after government intervention and returned to its farm. Diaspora & Migration Pressure: Bangladeshis in India’s West Bengal face growing anxiety as holding centres expand under “detect, delete and deport” enforcement, with families waiting at border posts. Regional Security: Odisha stepped up coastal surveillance amid fears of sea-route infiltration attempts. Politics & Commemoration: Preparations are underway in Chattogram for Ziaur Rahman’s 45th death anniversary, with party programmes and memorial events.
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