AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoBCB Leadership: Tamim Iqbal was elected Bangladesh Cricket Board president, but the vote drew fresh conflict-of-interest claims as critics questioned neutrality in the interim process. Border Humanitarian Crisis: Ten people, including women and children, were left stranded for nearly 59–62 hours at the Panchagarh zero line after alleged BSF “push-in” attempts, with both sides refusing entry. Public Health Alarm: Bangladesh reported 1,287 new measles cases and seven more child deaths in 24 hours, pushing the outbreak death toll to 620. Child Justice: A Dhaka tribunal sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death in the Ramisa Akter rape-murder case, with lawyers calling the fast verdict a step toward curbing violent crime. Media & Accountability: A proposal to amend the Press Council Act would allow journalist registration, penalties for unethical reporting, and suo motu action on hate speech and false information. Urban Services & Culture: DSCC held a public hearing on waterlogging, cleanliness and civic services, while Turkey’s TIKA met Dhaka University officials to discuss education and research cooperation.
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