AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoElectricity & Daily Life: Shops, malls and markets across Bangladesh must close again at 7pm, ending the Eid-ul-Azha 10pm relaxation, with extra lighting to be switched off by then. Cultural Rights Under Pressure: In Brahmanbaria, 10 cultural groups protested the suspension of the film Bonolota Express, saying religiously driven campaigns led to permission being withdrawn and screenings being stopped. Child Safety & Justice: The Ramisa rape and murder case moves forward as a tribunal frames charges against Sohel Rana and his wife; police also say Sohel tried to mislead the public by naming a third person. Health Crisis: Measles-like deaths keep rising: 3 more children died in 24 hours, taking suspected deaths to 498 and total suspected cases to 72,070. Border Tensions: BGB says it foiled a BSF “push-in” attempt at Benapole involving women and children, and talks are being arranged. Eid Economy: Remittances surged 15.34% in May, reaching $3.42b, boosted by Eid-ul-Azha seasonal flows. Mob Violence Watch: A rights group reports May saw 32 deaths from mob violence and 53 unidentified bodies recovered. Rural Women & Work: A feature highlights female farmers’ struggle for recognition and land rights, despite doing most farm labour.
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