AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking Disruption: India’s bank unions plan a nationwide three-day strike from Sept 28–30, with SBI, BoB, PNB and others warning customers to use ATMs and digital channels; some public-sector branches open on Sunday to help people get essentials done. Middle East Closures: Israel imposed a weeklong, comprehensive closure on the occupied West Bank for Sukkot, tightening checkpoints and shutting crossings, as troop deployments and security measures ramp up. West Bank Politics: Israel’s attorney general delayed an E1 settlement tender deadline by a month to avoid it falling before election day, while far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich renewed calls for “Gaza-style” war in the West Bank and dismantling the Palestinian Authority. Microfinance & Housing Finance: Bangladesh’s PKSF approved Tk7,245 crore for microenterprises and rooftop solar, and the ADB backed a $100m loan to expand affordable, resilient housing finance for low- and middle-income households, especially women. Capital Markets: Sharjah Islamic Bank issued a $500m five-year Sukuk, oversubscribed at 2.6x with a 5.85% yield. AI & Development: A UN-linked discussion highlighted that while AI drew 61% of global venture funding in 2025, less than 1% targets social impact.
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