AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSecurities Crackdown: Bangladesh’s stock regulator (BSEC) fined directors and top officials of Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries and Genex Infosys a total of Tk 1.5 crore for securities-rule breaches, while Aftab Automobiles’ officials face Tk 1.55 crore for dividend non-compliance. Power Tariff Pressure: Stakeholders at a BERC public hearing opposed proposed retail electricity price hikes, arguing costs should be cut and corruption tackled instead of passing the bill to consumers. Energy Crunch Fallout: Bangladesh’s wider power strain is also being felt in the run-up to Eid, with heatwave-linked demand surges and ongoing grid constraints in the region raising the stakes for reliable supply. Eid Transport Worries: Drivers and commuters fear repeat gridlock on Narayanganj highways and the Jamuna Bridge corridor as roadworks and holiday travel collide. Food Security Warning: UN/FAO warned that Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger a global food-price shock within a year, starting with higher fertilizer and energy costs. Green Industry Moves: Solar and sustainability wins continued—Unilever’s 785 kWp rooftop solar was inaugurated, while LEED Platinum certifications were secured by Union Label & Accessories and Big Boss warehouses.
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