Dhaka’s cultural calendar: DSCC will host “Hridoye Dhaka” to mark Dhaka Day (Aug 1) with a weeklong heritage push from July 31–Aug 7, including a heritage cycle rally, marathon, and a “Clean City, Green City” campaign. Rath Yatra in Dhaka: ISKCON Bangladesh will stage the nine-day Rath Yatra starting July 16 from Swamibagh to Dhakeshwari, with a route through major city landmarks and a message of harmony and anti-discrimination. Digital finance milestone: City Bank-bKash nano loans have crossed Tk 10,000 crore, reaching 3.5 million users via the bKash app—small-ticket credit for daily needs, emergencies, and education. Floods and displacement: Heavy monsoon rains have pushed Bangladesh’s death toll to 51, with over a million marooned and widespread damage across multiple districts. Rohingya camp risks: Human Rights Watch warns monsoon disasters are becoming predictable as landslides and overcrowding intensify, urging urgent camp safety and aid. Mental health gap: The health minister says 92% of people with mental health conditions receive no treatment, citing a severe shortage of professionals. Education for skills: Govt plans Play and STEM labs in primary schools, starting with hundreds and potentially scaling to all 65,000 govt primary schools. Disability inclusion: A “Shishuswarga Model” pilot aims to build district centres for long-term support, rehab, and vocational pathways for people with disabilities. Religious heritage and policy: A 136-year-old Kolkata airport mosque has seen access and prayers suspended amid security concerns—sparking debate over religion vs airport operations. Money laundering cases: Bangladesh police arrested a man linked to an 81-foot Lord Ram statue proposal in Gaibandha, and another money-laundering arrest was reported in the same case cluster.