Community Leadership: Nikunja Tanpara Kallyan Society in Dhaka formed a new executive committee, electing Jahid Ikbal as President and Saikat Sarkar as General Secretary, as the long-running welfare group renews its push for local civic support. Education Focus: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Ministry of Education and vowed to ensure quality education for every student, stressing attendance, teacher training, tech-enabled learning, and stronger accountability. Energy Diplomacy: Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman sought Malaysia energy cooperation, with Malaysia’s premier reportedly agreeing after consultations. Culture & Heritage Ties: Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen highlighted Bangladesh-China cultural exchanges as a key bridge for mutual understanding, with talks on arts and intangible heritage protection. Safety & Governance: The Home Ministry blacklisted event organiser “Event Sajai” after alleged last-minute venue changes and mismanagement that endangered foreign artists and audiences. Social Risk Alert: UN migration warns criminal networks are trafficking people into online scam centres, often targeting educated English speakers. Road Safety: A report says 7,364 students died in road crashes between 2019 and June 2026, with motorcycle and pedestrian deaths leading.