Opposition Long March: Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman says the party’s eight-point demand could be merged into a single demand, as the 11-party alliance continues its Dhaka-to-Rangpur long march seeking action on the Feb 12 referendum and energy-fertiliser crises. Sports & Culture: The Asian Games open in Nagoya today with about 11,000 athletes from 45 countries; Bangladesh’s flag bearers include shooter Abdullah Hel Baki and karateka Humayra Akter Antara. Air Quality: Dhaka’s AQI hit 121, “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,” raising risks for children and people with heart/lung conditions. UNESCO & Media: UNESCO met Bangladesh’s adviser for information and culture to discuss stronger cooperation on media, digital governance, culture/heritage, and media information literacy. Health Policy: Minister Zahid Hossain urged long-term, sustainable healthcare planning for the next 50 years, highlighting rising heart and congenital heart disease. Education & Gender: WEF’s 2026 Global Gender Gap Report shows Bangladesh’s score fell to 71.2% and ranking dropped to 79th, with economic participation lagging. Cultural Events: Japan Festival 2026 returns to Dhaka after seven years at Shilpakala Academy, featuring Kabuki, martial arts, music and food. Campus Life: Uttara University held its Civil Engineering Alumni Reunion 2026, including a tree-planting drive. Public Health Crisis: Bangladesh’s measles-related deaths reached 1,048 as suspected cases continue to rise.