Rohingya Crisis & Humanitarian Accountability: Heavy monsoon rains and landslides in Cox’s Bazar have killed at least 14 Rohingya refugees, including schoolgirls and a teacher, with thousands relocated to learning centres after shelters were damaged; aid agencies are calling for more support as a UN audit flags weaknesses in planning, procurement, monitoring and inefficient spending in the Rohingya response. Floods in Chattogram: Floodwaters and hill runoff have left communities stranded without essentials, while the death toll climbs and authorities warn fresh flooding may loom; the government has rolled out a 10-point relief plan with shelters, rice and cash, and education boards in Chattogram have suspended HSC exams due to the weather. Migration Scams & Worker Safety: BMET clearance for thousands of workers has been exploited by traffickers, with reports of people trapped in cyber scam compounds and others forced into war zones, prompting calls for stricter embassy verification before emigration clearance. Knowledge Economy & Jobs: Bangladesh is pushing SDG progress at the UN, stressing climate resilience, water security, skills and innovation; separate commentary warns that despite huge BCS interest, specialised vacancies remain unfilled—raising the question of who will build the knowledge economy. AI & Freelancing Growth: Bangladeshi workers are quietly powering global AI through data annotation and testing roles, while Betopia Group pitches an AI-led expansion beyond outsourcing. Culture & Education: The Culture Minister says Bengali identity must be presented to the world; DU Accounting and ICSB sign an MoU to strengthen academia-industry links. Public Health: A study highlights early menopause risks for women in low- and middle-income countries, adding pressure to already strained health systems.