AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Quality: Dhaka ranked sixth among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday, with an AQI of 167—an unhealthy level. Climate Finance: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought Canadian support for climate finance, renewable energy and agriculture, noting that hosting about 1.3 million Rohingyas also pressures Bangladesh’s environment. Coastal Resilience: A new Bangladesh-IFAD partnership will invest $324 million in climate-resilient rural development, as coastal erosion in Matarbari has reportedly displaced 400 families and threatens major infrastructure. Water Security: With the Ganges water-sharing treaty due to expire in December, Bangladesh is seeking a replacement with guaranteed water flows. Pollution and Ecosystems: Dhaka’s proposed waste-to-energy plant faces backlash over air pollution, while reports flag air pollution in the Sundarbans and disease affecting Sundari trees.
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