AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBangladesh–China Skills Push: Bangladesh and China signed an MoU to set up a China-Bangladesh Vocational Education, Training and Research Center, aiming to expand bilingual materials, industry-linked training, and practical placements for youth. Malaysia Labour Access: Malaysia will reopen its labour market via a transparent process, with 10,000 Bangladeshi workers recruited on a “zero-cost” basis through BOESL; Malaysia selected 25 agencies and allowed 312 as associate recruiters, while the ministry warns workers not to pay or submit passports until official instructions. IDRA Data Crackdown: Bangladesh’s insurance regulator IDRA gave insurers six weeks to remove hidden/duplicate servers and consolidate data, warning of legal action for non-compliance. Energy & Environment Watch: A report alleges a coastal coal power plant has operated without regular air-quality testing and that exemptions were granted, raising concerns over pollution and chimney compliance. Macroeconomic Outlook: An IMF-based projection says Bangladesh could reach about $677bn GDP by 2030, overtaking Malaysia and Vietnam. Regional Disruption: QatarEnergy extended LNG force majeure affecting deliveries to Bangladesh beyond September as Strait of Hormuz shipping remains restricted.
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