AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.–Bangladesh trade + defense pivot: A U.S. delegation is in Dhaka to implement the Feb 9 ART deal—U.S. access to Bangladesh port infrastructure and market openings for Big Tech, digital platforms and energy—paired with a reduced 19% textiles tariff and duty-free status for selected categories. In a clear signal to Beijing, Washington is also pushing two defense agreements tied to Trump’s letter to PM Tarique Rahman: GSOMIA for intelligence sharing and ACSA to let U.S. ships and aircraft use Bangladesh ports and airfields. South Asia’s balancing act: With Trump and Xi meeting in Beijing amid Iran-linked energy shocks, the region is trying to avoid a U.S.–China blowup while keeping bargaining space. Maldives travel safety update: The UK Foreign Office warns divers and swimmers about strong currents and limited access to hyperbaric chambers on remote islands. Ocean governance push: Maldives calls for stronger global support for SIDS at the IOTC in Malé. Local tech + culture: Softa’s ZKTOR expands across South Asia with a privacy-first pitch, while Madifushi launches “Thinhama XP,” blending Maldivian board-game heritage with arcade gaming.
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