Arts & Culture: Ekushey Padak-winning painter and children’s TV pioneer Mustafa Monwar has died at 90, prompting condolences from the Information Minister, BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul, and President Shahabuddin. Education & Youth: PM Tarique Rahman told students they are “gamechangers,” urging sports and cultural activities alongside studies, while the Education Minister highlighted tech-driven skills and major funding for technical education. Primary Education Reform: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said the government will partner with NGOs to lift primary learning outcomes, focusing on curriculum, teachers, administration, infrastructure and technology. Child Protection: Labor Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said child-labor elimination must start at home, as DGHS reported more measles deaths and ongoing suspected cases. Policy & Rights: The High Court issued a rule challenging limits on maternity leave and benefits for working women. Higher Education Governance: DU senate members protested centralising research funds through UGC, warning it threatens autonomy and academic freedom. Business & Tech: Parliament cut private university corporate tax to 5%, and VEON proposed $1b in investment to boost Bangladesh’s digital and financial transformation. Environment & Climate Culture: PM launched a nationwide tree-planting drive for secondary schools under “One Child, One Tree.”