AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPolitics and Diplomacy: Sheikh Hasina criticised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for skipping the BRICS summit, calling the decision damaging to Bangladesh’s interests. Economic Outlook: The IMF forecasts FY27 growth of 3.2% and inflation of 10.9%. Finance Minister Amir Khosru says Bangladesh wants to replace Chinese state loans with investment and joint ventures. Trade and Investment: The Netherlands has offered technical support for the Teesta Master Plan, while talks also covered a potential EU trade deal. A Chinese investor plans a $7 million factory in Mirsharai, creating 200 jobs. Child Protection: A UN review estimates Bangladesh has 41.6 million child brides and warns legal loopholes and weak enforcement undermine protections. Climate and Livelihoods: A study found nearly three-quarters of surveyed families displaced by disasters and living in Satkhira slums are severely food insecure.
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