AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDengue: Five more people died and 1,920 were admitted to hospital in 24 hours, taking this year’s death toll to 321 and total admissions to 105,316. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged families to spend time twice a week clearing stagnant water and rubbish to stop mosquitoes breeding. Factory Fire: A blaze at Drug International’s Tongi plant was brought under control after several hours. Reports say 10 people were injured; a firefighter also suffered breathing difficulties. Women’s Health: Bangladesh and the European Investment Bank outlined a €250 million initiative to improve women’s healthcare, district hospitals and critical care, announced at the World Health Summit in Berlin. Climate and Food Security: A study found nearly 75% of families displaced by disasters and living in Satkhira slums are severely food insecure; only 7.5% receive government safety-net support. Lead Pollution: Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo called for development partners, international institutions and businesses to help tackle lead exposure and protect public health.
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