Border Tensions & Humanitarian Concerns: After a 48-hour standoff at the Thakurgaon border, India’s BSF took back 11 people, including women and children, who had been stranded near the zero line—among them a sixth-grade girl, her nine-month-pregnant mother, and a disabled brother—after BGB resisted alleged push-in attempts. Diplomacy Over “Push-ins”: Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaed said Bangladesh sent 12–13 letters to India demanding an end to push-ins and urged repatriation through established diplomatic procedures. Women’s Leadership & Governance: ICAB hosted a Women in Leadership and Governance Conference 2026, calling for more women in corporate leadership and boardrooms. Education Reform: The government announced a new primary-secondary curriculum timeline: new subjects from 2027 and a broader curriculum rollout from 2028, including Sports and Culture. Online Safety: The home minister said the Cyber Security Act will be amended to tackle misinformation and AI-generated content, with pressure on international platforms to remove harmful material. Public Health Crisis: Measles remains severe, with eight more child deaths reported in 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 628, while dengue fears rise amid strained healthcare capacity. Law & Order Debate: MP Rumeen Farhana cited a TIB report in parliament, alleging a sharp deterioration in safety—highlighting murders, abductions, and violence against women and children. Culture & Youth Peacebuilding: Six Bangladeshi youths were selected for an international children’s peace conference in Russia’s Crimea, aiming to build friendship and intercultural understanding.