AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoSouth Asia Energy: The EU launched a €5m “Energy Connectivity in South Asia” project in Kathmandu to boost cross-border power markets and deliver cheaper, cleaner electricity across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. India Shooting: Neeru Dhanda won India’s first individual shotgun gold of the year at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, firing 27/30 in the final and setting up her Asian Games push. Bangladesh Economy: The ADB forecasts Bangladesh will post South Asia’s highest inflation in 2026-27 at 8.8%, blaming energy tariff revisions that keep prices sticky. Bangladesh Tourism: Bangladesh Travel Mart 2026 will bring 20+ countries and 50 hosted buyers to Dhaka in September, aiming to position the country as a regional travel trade hub. Bangladesh Healthcare: Dr Zubaida Rahman urged Dhaka Medical College Hospital to become a South Asia centre for medical education, research and compassionate leadership. Regional Security & Trade: US strikes reportedly damaged Chabahar Port’s vessel traffic control tower, raising worries for Afghanistan’s alternative trade route. Southeast Asia Diplomacy: A think tank warned the Philippines against a South China Sea Code of Conduct that weakens the 2016 arbitral ruling. Weather: China evacuated 600,000 people as Typhoon Bavi neared Wenzhou, while Taiwan cancelled flights and evacuated high-risk areas.
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