AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDengue: Ten people died and 1,943 were hospitalised in 24 hours, bringing this year’s toll to 331 deaths and 107,259 cases. Nearly 5,900 patients remain in hospitals. Child Nutrition: Bangladesh ranks 84th on the 2026 Global Hunger Index as progress slows. Child wasting has risen to 12.9%, its highest level since 2000, despite improvements in stunting and undernourishment. Food Safety: PROGGA is urging the government to approve mandatory front-of-pack warning labels for foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat. It says 97% of people in Bangladesh consume ultra-processed foods at least weekly. Health System: A new automated system will assign doctors’ postings based on merit and preferences, starting with 87 doctors, with officials considering expanding it across the ministry. Air Quality: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called Dhaka’s persistent air pollution a matter of shame and urged stronger public awareness and environmental action.
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