Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Singapore diplomat Tommy Koh, Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan, and Myanmar activist Bo Kyi were named the 2026 winners, spotlighting diplomacy, grassroots health work, and human-rights courage. Measles Crisis: Bangladesh’s measles outbreak worsened as six more children died in 24 hours; confirmed deaths rose to 99 and suspected cases to 157,991, with the toll nearing 1,000. Women’s Rights & Memory: Bangladesh marked the 23rd death anniversary of Nurjahan Murshid, a 1971 organiser and women’s rights leader, with wreaths and aid distribution. Beauty With a Purpose: Miss World Bangladesh 2026 Samanzar made the global top 24 in the “Beauty With a Purpose” segment for her “Hygiene for Health Bangladesh” campaign. Education & Teachers: DSHE directed medals and awards for secondary and higher-secondary teachers based on teaching quality, integrity, and classroom innovation. Public Service Pay: The National Pay Scale 2026 was approved, with new salaries effective from July 1 and a phased rollout planned. Politics & Governance: BNP marked its 48th founding anniversary with calls for “accountable” governance, while the party also announced a five-day programme. Children Missing: Police data shows a missing-child report filed every ~20 minutes, but outcomes aren’t tracked in a single national record. Culture & Nazrul: Culture Minister Nitai Roy said Nazrul is a poet of equality and humanity, urging his ideals to live beyond textbooks.