AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoFarakka Diplomacy: BNP adviser and Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon says the government will resolve the long-running Farakka issue with help from domestic and international stakeholders, echoing Maulana Bhashani’s legacy. Press Freedom: BNN Asia reports a calmer March–April for journalists—fewer threats and harassment—while the government promises media safety, even as a “Journalists’ Rights Protection Ordinance 2025” draft is still pending. Diaspora Policy: A “Probashi Card” with benefits is promised within two months, alongside plans for expatriate housing and an airport lounge in Sylhet. Film Culture: Activists at a Bangladesh Film Archive conference push for government support without bureaucratic control, including fewer screening-permission hurdles. Public Health Crisis: Measles is surging again, with deaths and suspected cases climbing fast, and vitamin A highlighted as a key lifesaving shield. Culture & Arts: A week-long solo show by interdisciplinary artist Mubtasim Alvee ends at Alliance Française de Dhaka, blending memory and identity through mixed media. Infrastructure Debate: ECNEC approval for the Padma Barrage has reignited arguments over environmental risks and dependence on upstream water flows.
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