Rohingya Funding Push: UN and partners renewed a call for USD 710.5m to cover urgent needs in Cox’s Bazar camps, Bhasan Char and host communities, warning services are under strain. Security & Discipline: PM Tarique Rahman told Ansar-VDP to follow strict chain of command and discipline, saying lapses can erode public trust. Banking Stress: Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said banks face a “serious capital deficit” tied to money laundering, defaults and governance failures. Heat Hits Workers: Garment factories are cutting cooling due to power disruptions linked to Middle East conflict, with workers reporting heat illness. Trade & EU Access: EU wants a more transparent, business-friendly trade environment, pushing down non-tariff barriers. Climate in Construction: A new report flags decarbonisation delays in buildings, even as affordability and resilience pressures rise. Jute Ambition: Bangladesh aims to turn jute into a $5–$7bn export industry through modernisation and diversification. Eid Markets: Dhaka’s temporary cattle markets are already seeing early bull arrivals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.