Presidential Transition: Bangladesh lawmakers elected BNP veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country’s 23rd president in the first contested poll in 35 years, winning 255 votes to Oli Ahmed’s 88; the largely ceremonial role will still make him head of state and commander-in-chief, with oath expected Friday. Healthcare Diplomacy: India’s High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh’s health minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain to deepen healthcare cooperation and people-to-people medical ties. Cholera Prevention: Bangladesh launched a Preventive Oral Cholera Vaccination drive targeting 51.75 lakh people in high-risk Dhaka areas and districts, with first dose Aug 22–Sep 21 and second dose Sep 26–Oct 25. Drug Policy Watch: Bangladesh Health Watch criticised cancellation of the Essential Medicines List 2026 and Medicine Pricing Method 2026, urging transparent pricing and court review. Workplace Safety: Sitakunda shipbreaking toxic gas deaths rose to 10 after another worker died in ICU, prompting suspension and investigation. Public Health Risk: Dhaka air quality hit “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” (AQI 107), raising concerns for children and older adults. Regional Tragedy: Bangladesh reported seven nationals among nine deaths in a Kolkata hotel fire, with bodies to be repatriated after identification.