Bangladesh Politics: President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on health grounds, citing autonomic neuropathy and occasional loss of consciousness; Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad will act as president until a new election, a move that reshapes the political balance ahead of Sheikh Hasina’s expected return. Youth & Education (Region): India’s “cockroach” student movement held talks with the government over NEET exam paper leaks after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike; protests are set to continue while leaders press for the education minister’s resignation. Justice & Safety: In Wales, nine men appeared in court charged with 41 historical child sexual exploitation offences, including charges against an “Asian Bangladeshi” defendant. Immigration & Rights: Malaysia detained 109 foreign construction workers in a raid over an alleged plan to run an exclusive entertainment club; in Kota Bharu, three Rohingya men were arrested for using fake UNHCR cards. Health & Food Security: Bangladesh faces acute food insecurity affecting about 15.3 million people (with emergency cases), while a separate UN-linked report highlights millions unable to afford a healthy diet. Culture & Campus Life: Khulna University alumni reconnect through “School of Noize,” preserving the legacy of the Noise Factory rock/metal forum.