AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHasina Asset Seizure: Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit says it has confiscated Tk 760bn (about $6.2bn) tied to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, her family and 10 business groups—Tk 570bn in Bangladesh and Tk 190bn overseas—under 98 cases, with more recovery efforts ongoing. UN Appointment: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres named Bangladesh diplomat Rabab Fatima as the new head of UNAMA in Afghanistan, taking over from an acting official. Food Policy Push: Dhaka Ahsania Mission and media advocates urged fast rollout of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) to help consumers spot unhealthy foods and cut non-communicable disease risks. Workers’ Rights: A report highlights how private-sector employees still lack real benefits like provident funds and gratuity despite labour rules, with new service rules stalled. Flood Relief: Disaster management updates cover cash and rice support for flood-hit districts, with shelter centres opened and assistance continuing. Trade & Investment: Bangladesh seeks stronger Canada ties on livestock and food safety; Saudi firms also eye up to $1bn in ports, rail and logistics. Cricket Finance & Formats: ICC approved a $12.82m loan for Cricket West Indies and unveiled revamped World Cup formats, including Super 7 (ODI) and Super 10 with eliminators (T20). Humanitarian Crisis: UN agencies fear 500+ deaths after two refugee boats sank off Myanmar, with many passengers reportedly Rohingya. Sports Leadership: Tamim Iqbal appointed chair of ICC’s Franchise League Committee. Democracy & Unity: PM Tarique Rahman and opposition leaders renewed calls for unity, anti-corruption and protecting democratic gains ahead of July Martyrs Day.
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