Education & Exams: Bangladesh will hold the 2026 HSC and equivalent exams from tomorrow with 12.70 lakh candidates across 2,697 centres, and the government says CCTV and tighter monitoring will curb irregularities. Accountability in Marking: Education Minister Milon says examiners will face strict punishment under amended law if negligence or fraud is found in evaluating papers. Holistic Learning Push: PM adviser Mahdi Amin calls for mainstreaming culture and sports into education so students develop beyond rote learning. DU in Focus: Dhaka University marks its 106th founding anniversary, with leaders linking the campus to democratic movements and national rebuilding. Textile Skills Drive: The government plans to prioritise textile education and research, with BUTEX positioned as a pipeline for future engineers and innovation. Cultural Heritage Funding: British Council’s UK Cultural Protection Fund opens applications for heritage projects at risk, with grants up to £500,000. Security & Memory: State Minister Shama Obaed Islam reiterates zero tolerance against terrorism on the 10th anniversary of the Holey Artisan attack. Visa & Mobility: Japan tightens visa rules, affecting foreign residents; meanwhile India resumes tourist visas for Bangladeshis, easing travel hopes. Local Lifestyle Watch: Claims of free-roaming dog relocation restrictions and disappearances resurface in Dhaka’s Baridhara DOHS.