Dengue & measles pressure: Bangladesh reported a surge in dengue cases with hospitals under strain, alongside continued measles deaths nearing the 1,000 mark as wards overflow and vaccination gaps persist. Health system staffing: The Health Minister said only 30,311 doctors serve in government hospitals against 88,909 needed, while plans include hiring more health workers and expanding cancer, kidney and cardiac services. Medicines & access: The government said contraceptive and medicine supply should normalize in 2–3 months, and it’s moving toward standard fees for private hospitals and diagnostic centres. Cox’s Bazar environment-health link: A UN human rights expert praised Bangladesh’s High Court order halting a Cox’s Bazar sea-beach road, citing the right to a healthy environment and the need for proper impact assessments. Justice & safety in care settings: Two people were remanded over an attack on an ENT professor at DMCH, and separate court orders followed the Savar SB sub-inspector murder case. Public health policy: International Literacy Day coverage highlighted Bangladesh’s push for functional literacy and better data use for planning. Regional health aid: South Korea donated fortified rice to support Rohingya refugees’ nutrition in Cox’s Bazar. Disaster lessons: Nepal’s flood tunnel rescues offered hope after nine days trapped, underscoring climate risk and emergency preparedness.