AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCyber Security Act: Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar alleged the government plans to amend the Cyber Security Act to suppress opposition and media, calling the move suspicious so soon after enactment. UNGA diplomacy: Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman chairs the 81st UN General Assembly session as world leaders gear up for the high-level week; PM Tarique Rahman is en route to New York and scheduled to deliver his maiden address on Sept 24. Fuel price shock: Bangladesh raised fuel prices by Tk 20 per litre, with logistics and port-linked businesses in Chattogram already pushing for higher charges, warning of further cost pressure on exporters. Banking & payments: BRAC Bank financed Eskayef to expand insulin production; Rupali Bank signed with Visa to grow its card portfolio; BB also widened offshore banking units’ foreign currency trading scope. Trade & industry: Import rules were eased for specialised fabrics for niche apparel, while the government said market monitoring will be strengthened to keep essentials’ prices stable. Health services: The government plans 10 dialysis machines per upazila within two years, and Korea pledged USD 5m to WFP for Rohingya food and nutrition support. Agriculture: Fertiliser dealers demanded higher commissions and warned supply risks; officials stressed farm-level access matters more than stock figures. Sports & culture: Bangladesh’s women’s cricket league set for Oct 28; “Abar Hothat Brishti” returns to cinemas Oct 2.
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