AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndia–Bhutan Diplomacy: Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay joined the global chorus congratulating India’s PM Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-continuously serving elected prime minister, calling him a “friend, brother and mentor.” Local Governance: The Election Commission of Bhutan says candidate selection meetings for Thrompon posts in Thimphu and Phuentsholing will start in four days, ahead of the fourth local government elections on July 15. Tourism & Infrastructure: A UP–Bhutan deal signed for a Bhutanese temple and pilgrim guest house near Sarnath in Varanasi aims to boost Buddhist tourism ties. Climate & Risk: A new HKH monsoon outlook warns Bhutan and neighbours may see below-average monsoon rains, but still face high risks from flash floods, landslides and heat stress. Health: The World Bank has approved a $404m package for Bangladesh health, nutrition and population services, including climate-responsive reproductive health support. Business & Payments: Mastercard appointed Zakia Sultana as country manager for Bangladesh, while ADB and the World Bank signal interest in expanding private sector investment there.
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