Heritage & Diplomacy: Bangladesh’s Ambassador to China, Md. Nazmul Islam, joined a week-long International Cultural Heritage Protection Week opening in Shanxi, with calls for deeper cross-border cooperation to safeguard cultural assets amid climate and urban pressures. Rohingya Crisis: Two boats carrying about 530 Rohingya asylum seekers vanished after leaving Rakhine State; researchers and rights groups fear capsizing with little chance of survival, with women and children among those onboard. Safe Migration for Women: Bangladesh and IOM pushed safe, orderly overseas employment, stressing protection, transparency, and new labour markets—especially for women in the Middle East and beyond. Sports & Culture: Bangladesh’s women’s kabaddi team kicked off the five-match series against Nepal with a 34-24 win, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s daughter cheering the players. Local Communal Harmony: State Minister Mir Helal said Bangladesh is set to be an example of communal harmony, highlighting Rath Yatra traditions and pledging protection of pond-bank land. Education & Exams: Flood-hit Chattogram boards suspended HSC/equivalent exams indefinitely, as students and families demand relief and clearer next steps. Youth, Faith & Public Life: BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul reiterated commitment to the July National Charter while accusing opponents of misleading the public ahead of contentious political debates. Migration Enforcement Abroad: UK immigration enforcement arrested Bangladeshi nationals in Shimla, Beauly, for suspected illegal working, with civil penalty steps underway.