Healthcare Restructuring: Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget roadmap promises a major overhaul—shifting specialised care closer to people via district hospitals linked with upazila complexes, hiring 100,000+ health workers, modernising medical education, and reducing reliance on imported devices. Electric Mobility Push: The draft Electric Vehicle Industry Development Policy 2026 targets EVs to reach 30% of transport by 2030, aiming to cut emissions, cut fuel import dependence, and build a domestic EV manufacturing base with incentives. Satellite Internet Expansion: Bangladesh has authorised Starlink to export bandwidth using Bangladesh-based infrastructure, potentially enabling Nepal access—though Nepal’s regulatory approval remains the key hurdle. Regional Energy Connectivity: A €5m EU-backed four-year project launched in Nepal will boost cross-border power interconnection across South Asia, including Bangladesh, to improve energy security and affordability. Flood Watch (Teesta): Teesta water levels in Lalmonirhat have eased slightly after crossing danger overnight, but BWDB keeps sluice gates open and warns of possible short-term flooding in char areas. Public Health Alert: Peel Public Health warned of possible measles exposure at Toronto’s Pearson airport and two flights tied to travel from Bangladesh. Academia-Industry Link: ICSB and DU Accounting Department signed an MoU to strengthen professional education, research, training, and knowledge exchange. Environment & Policy: Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo stressed “development with nature” at the Dwijen Sharma Environment Award-2025 ceremony. Education & Demography: PM Tarique Rahman urged harnessing demographic potential through skills, universal healthcare, family planning, and women/youth empowerment ahead of World Population Day. Governance & Compliance: A DPE engineer was suspended for uploading Primary Scholarship Examination results early, violating security protocols. AI in Newsrooms: A webinar recap discussed how newsrooms should adapt for the AI era—protecting trust, community roles, and measuring success beyond time saved.