Health Infrastructure: Bangladesh plans to build five specialised 200-bed children’s hospitals in Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, Rajshahi and Cumilla, with ICU and air-conditioning, aiming to inaugurate within six months. Public Administration: The Ministry of Public Administration is reviewing possible action after the body of Joint Secretary AKM Anisur Rahman’s mother was recovered from a Mirpur flat, with steps to follow the Parents’ Support Act. AI & Telecom: VEON says telecom is the cheapest distribution network for AI, pushing AI into everyday services and even for small businesses via agents. Urban Environment: Tangail residents fear waterlogging after allegations that a key Kagmara–Beradoma drainage canal is being partially filled for a road project, narrowing the waterway. UN Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman elected President of the UNGA 81st session, pledging trust-building, consensus and reforms. Energy Policy: Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission will announce wholesale, transmission and retail electricity tariffs today after a hearing on proposed hikes. Research Rankings: IUB tops private universities in Nature Index institutional rankings, while JU leads nationally in chemistry. STEM Challenge: UIU’s Mars Rover team secured third globally and first in Asia at URC 2026. Digital Media: The Daily Star won WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards 2026 for its Rampura investigation video and Keeron earned silver. Climate Outlook: Bangladesh may face up to 10 heatwaves as El Niño intensifies, but scientists expect a moderate impact on monsoon. Border Tech & Security: Officials seek France training for energy-efficient street-lighting tech, while border surveillance debates highlight the need for technology and faster land acquisition.