AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoMeasles Update: DGHS reported 139 confirmed measles cases and 968 suspected cases in the last 24 hours, with five deaths from suspected measles; total suspected deaths now 636 and confirmed deaths 93. Child Health Crisis: Another report says five children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours, pushing the combined confirmed and suspected measles-related death toll to 729. School Food Safety: A guardian committee in Meherpur stopped distribution of inferior eggs at a primary school; 20 of 133 eggs were replaced within an hour after an on-the-spot probe. Safe Water Push: In coastal Rampal, Bagerhat, the government said it’s working to tackle salinity-driven drinking water shortages, distributing 215 rainwater conservation tanks. Market Monitoring: The commerce minister said AI will be used to stabilize prices of about 30 sensitive commodities, including forecasting based on production and weather. Drug Bust: Dhaka CTTC arrested two alleged Yaba peddlers in Shahbagh and recovered 1,320 tablets from inside their stomachs. Local Health & Community: A Jhenaidah youth’s mushroom farming venture is creating jobs and aims to supply safe, nutritious food. Air Quality: Dhaka’s AQI was 97 (“moderate”) on Friday morning.
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