Bangladesh-ASEAN Diplomacy: Fisheries Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid and ASEAN Dhaka Committee leaders marked ASEAN Day, pledging deeper cooperation in trade, education, culture, tourism and people-to-people links, with Bangladesh seeking Sectoral Dialogue Partner status. Migration & Jobs: Foreign Minister Shama Obaed Islam pushed for stronger ties with Singapore to expand investment and skilled jobs, while also targeting overseas migration costs down to Tk 300,000 and creating a dedicated migration wing. Education & Youth Rights: Protests at Dhaka University and DUCSU hit back at reports that NTRCA’s teacher-recommendation power may be withdrawn, warning of renewed corruption and political influence. Health & Care: Government will cover treatment costs for conjoined twin girls at DMCH, and Rangpur Medical College Hospital faces an ICU bed crisis leaving critically ill patients waiting. Culture & Heritage: Bangladesh marked painter SM Sultan’s 103rd birth anniversary in Narail with exhibitions and youth art programmes. Environment & Daily Life: A 15-day tree fair ended in Rajshahi, urging tree planting as a social movement, while fuel shortage and load-shedding continue to disrupt power and livelihoods. Food Security: A UN report says 26.2% of Bangladeshis faced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023-25, with many unable to afford a healthy diet.