AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoECNEC Approves Tk 7,003cr Projects: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council cleared five development schemes worth Tk 7,003.36 crore, including a Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone infrastructure support project and major river and flood-control works. Healthcare at Doorsteps: The PM’s information adviser said ICU services have been inaugurated in 10 district hospitals, with pediatric equipment added to improve child care. Measles Outbreak Update: Another death linked to measles-like symptoms was reported, with thousands of new suspected cases and hundreds of child deaths since March. Education & Youth: MIST held a Freshers’ Reception for 955 new students; meanwhile, the government reversed a plan to charge exam fees in government primary schools after backlash. Budget Debate: Parliament began FY27 budget discussions, with opposition warning about inflation and debt while ruling MPs highlighted tax relief on essentials. Climate Risk Spotlight: UNICEF reported nearly half of the world’s children—about 1.1 billion—face three or more overlapping climate hazards. Diplomacy Flashpoint: Bangladesh summoned India’s envoy after a Delhi airport incident involving PM adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, who called it an “instant protest.” Culture & Inclusion: Church leaders welcomed Bangladesh’s first Catholic Indigenous woman MP, Anna Minj, urging better support for neglected Indigenous communities.
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