Cybersecurity & Digital Governance: Bangladesh is set to launch a National Rating System to score institutions’ IT and cybersecurity readiness, using a four-pillar maturity framework covering governance, infrastructure, data protection, and digital service quality. Dengue Update: DGHS reports 3 more dengue deaths and 580 new cases in 24 hours, bringing the year’s death toll to 56 and hospital admissions to 16,684 since January. Measles Financial Fallout: A BDRCS-IFRC assessment says 89% of measles-affected families borrowed money for treatment costs, with many exhausting savings despite free hospital care—highlighting hidden expenses like medicines, food, and transport. Healthcare Prevention Push: The government plans a prevention-focused overhaul: a primary healthcare unit in every union and urban ward, plus 100,000 new community health workers for regular household check-ups and referrals. Public Health & Safety: BRTA reiterates a strict ban on hydraulic horns/hooters in non-emergency vehicles, saying the noise worsens road risks and public suffering. Digital Access Gap: Bangladesh ranks low in global internet speed, with the World Bank warning slow connectivity and limited adoption are holding back health, education, and digital services. Court Order on Hospital Land: The High Court ordered recovery of encroached land of Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali within 30 days. Recognition & Research: icddr,b scientist Firdausi Qadri received the 2026 BDI Lifetime Achievement Award for infectious disease and vaccine work.