AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEconomic Pressure: The IMF has cut Bangladesh’s FY2026–27 growth forecast to 3.2% and warned inflation could reach 10.9%. Finance Minister Amir Khosru says the government agrees with most of the Fund’s concerns as it continues talks on a new loan; meanwhile, the Middle East energy crisis has added an estimated $4.1 billion in costs and strained reform plans. Public Service: The government has gazetted 1,702 appointments from the 45th BCS, with recruits due to join by November 1. Foreign Relations: Bangladesh and China’s Yunnan Province agreed to expand trade, investment and connectivity, while State Minister Humaiun Kobir represented Dhaka at the CICA summit in Azerbaijan. Saudi Disruptions: A hundred Dhaka–Saudi flights have been cancelled or suspended, affecting more than 15,000 passengers and disrupting workers’ travel; the Saudi-Bangladesh business chamber urged a peaceful resolution. Political Debate: Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina criticised Tarique Rahman’s decision to skip the BRICS summit, calling it harmful to national interests. Security and Rights: The home minister says there are no plans for an “Operation Clean Heart”-style drive, as the president calls for a national committee to protect minority rights.
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