AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMeasles Emergency: Bangladesh reported another grim rise in measles deaths—six children died in 24 hours, taking the toll to 459 (75 confirmed, 384 suspected), with 243 new confirmed cases and 1,274 suspected cases recorded in the same period. Health System Alarm: Health Minister Sakhawat Husain said Vitamin A campaigns were not run during the interim government’s tenure, leaving a shortage; UNICEF is expected to supply capsules by June 10. Public Hospital Ethics: A fresh case of alleged oxygen tampering in a public hospital adds to mounting anger over medical ethics collapse and broker-driven extortion. Digital Payments Push: Pathao Pay has joined the Bangla QR + NPSB interoperability network, expanding scan-and-pay across rides and major merchants. Transport & Safety: Dhaka’s air quality was moderate (AQI 83), while road chaos continues to fuel calls for smarter traffic control. Economy & Policy: NBR is considering advance income tax on motorcycles and battery-run rickshaws, and DSE shares slid back into the red.
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