ADB Leadership: Qingfeng Zhang has been appointed Asian Development Bank country director for Bangladesh, starting work in Dhaka and tasked with steering the next country partnership strategy. Public Health & Dignity: Bangladesh’s measles outbreak keeps worsening, with five more child deaths reported and thousands of suspected cases; alongside this, experts are pushing for stronger clinical dietetics roles and better nutrition support. Women’s Health: A new study estimates early menopause affects 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, with higher rural risk. Inclusive Education: PM Tarique Rahman handed over appointment letters to three persons with disabilities, while education officials highlight inclusive schooling and support for children with limitations. Culture & Sports: Taekwondo champion Santona Rani Roy is inspiring young women through training and anti–child marriage advocacy. Lifestyle/Business: Unilever Bangladesh’s BizMaestros X UFLP 2026 finale crowned Team Soap-R-Stars as champions. Youth & Society: Dhaka University’s syndicate plans to review appointments from 2009 to June 2024, and investigate links to July Mass Uprising actions. Climate Impact: A World Bank report warns extreme heat is already harming jobs and growth across South Asia, with Bangladesh among the hardest hit.