AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrafficking and Security: Police say 20 Bangladeshis were killed after traffickers lured them to Russia with fake job offers and sent them to the Ukraine war front; two suspects have been arrested. Regional Relations: Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina condemned Tarique Rahman’s decision to skip the BRICS summit as harmful to national interests. Bangladesh’s home minister also missed the first BIMSTEC security meeting, where members adopted a declaration on counterterrorism and organised crime. Policing: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ruled out an Operation Clean Heart-style drive for now, while announcing plans to expand cybercrime units and forensic labs nationwide. Economic Pressure: The IMF forecasts Bangladesh’s growth will slow to 3.2% in FY27 as inflation rises to 10.9%. Finance Minister Amir Khosru says the government wants future Chinese financing to shift from loans toward investment. Public Health: Tarique Rahman urged households to help prevent dengue by cleaning their surroundings twice a week, as the outbreak’s death toll exceeds 1,100.
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