Rohingya Tragedy: More than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized off Myanmar’s coast, with UN and IOM reporting one vessel lost contact and another believed to have sunk—adding to the dire risks faced by refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps. LDC Graduation Support: The EU and G77 have reaffirmed backing for Bangladesh’s smooth, sustainable and irreversible LDC graduation, with Bangladesh seeking a three-year extension to consolidate reforms amid economic and energy challenges. Urbanisation Push: A state minister told the UN that Bangladesh is pursuing inclusive, affordable, climate-resilient urban development—focusing on affordable housing, local governance, digital land management and stronger global partnerships. UNFPA Focus: UNFPA pledged to highlight Bangladesh’s demographic resilience and reforms, including women-led social protection, universal healthcare and youth development, while urging support for safe, voluntary Rohingya repatriation. Local Economy & Food Supply: Mokam Fish expanded to Muhuri in Fulgazi, Feni, to strengthen fish sourcing and distribution across major freshwater aquaculture areas. Clean City Initiative: BD Clean will partner with Dhaka North and South city corporations on cleanliness and greening, with an MoU and sapling support for tree plantation programmes. Governance & July Martyrs: Health minister Sakhawat Husain said July Uprising sacrifices restored democratic process, while BNP’s Fakhrul fell ill during Rath Yatra events.