Dengue Surge: Bangladesh reported 534 fresh dengue cases and at least 3 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing this year’s toll to 50 deaths and 14,690 hospital admissions. Public Hospital Integrity: The Health Minister said the government will eliminate broker syndicates in public hospitals, curb commission-based referrals and unethical tests, and stop doctors from neglecting duties while running private clinics. Nursing Workforce Upgrade: PM’s health adviser Dr SM Ziauddin Haider said nursing education will be modernized, including moving from a 3-year diploma to a 4-year bachelor pathway, plus skills and simulation labs. Doctor Accountability: Four government doctors in Satkhira were suspended for unauthorized absence, with subsistence allowance during suspension. Earthquake Preparedness: PM Tarique Rahman reviewed plans to form a national taskforce, train 1 lakh volunteers, and set up an earthquake preparedness cell at the PMO. Health Awareness Push: State Minister Yasser Khan stressed stronger, coordinated social health awareness programmes beyond birth control. Food & Nutrition Safety: Experts urged stopping loose edible oil sales and improving monitoring and food-grade packaging to protect health. Microplastics Watch: BSTI said it will verify toothpaste microplastics findings before action. Banking for Medical Emergencies: Bangladesh Bank expanded merged Islamic bank depositors’ withdrawals up to Tk 10 lakh for family medical needs and other urgent emergencies.