Politics & Protest: Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal protested “offensive” NCP remarks targeting PM Tarique Rahman, saying it echoes anti-independence politics and aims to destabilise democracy. Regional Diplomacy: Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir said the US holds Tarique Rahman in “the highest regard,” pointing to deeper trade, investment and technology ties. Civil Rights & Religion: Exiled writer Taslima Nasrin urged lifting the ban on Awami League and called for a Uniform Civil Code across India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to curb discrimination against women; she also criticised the Joy Goswami stage incident as a blow to freedom of expression. Health: icddr,b reported no genetic change in the measles virus and said infants under nine months are most at risk, with vaccine protection still holding. Migration & Policy: Adviser Mahdi Amin said Bangladesh is building safe, orderly migration under a 2026–2030 action plan. Education & Society: Primary school meal support will expand nationwide in phases, and the joining date for primary teacher recruits has been moved to Oct 1. Culture & Design: IDAB launched the second IDAB Excellence in Interior Design Award 2026, with submissions opening Aug 5.