AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClean Energy: Bangladesh approved a $230 million, 442MW solar plant in Rampal, its largest planned solar facility, on land once earmarked for coal. It is expected to be operational by 2029 as the country seeks to reduce fuel imports and chronic power shortages. Aviation: Biman ordered 10 Airbus jets—four A350-900s and six A321neos—to modernise its fleet and expand international routes. Investment: Toyota Tsusho and Toyota Bangladesh told Prime Minister Tarique Rahman they are exploring local job creation, technology transfer and further growth in the automotive sector. Trade: Bangladesh and India opened talks on trade, with Dhaka set to raise barriers affecting cross-border commerce. Jobs and Growth: A World Bank report says about two million people enter Bangladesh’s labour market each year, while only around 900,000 jobs are created; it forecasts FY27 growth of 3.4%, citing energy constraints and other economic pressures.
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