Dengue Surge: Nine more people died in Bangladesh in 24 hours, bringing this year’s toll to 409; hospitals admitted 1,971 patients, with October the deadliest month so far. Clean Air and Cities: Dhaka’s AQI reached 144, unhealthy for sensitive groups. In Tokyo, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged cleaner streets, better waste management and action on air pollution, saying pollution and accumulated waste threaten public health. Emergency Care: The government plans a nationwide ambulance pool from next fiscal year. Private ambulance operators at Dhaka Medical College Hospital have paused their strike for seven days, while 276 dialysis patients in Chattogram are urging authorities to keep their treatment service running through any transition. Tobacco Control: Dhaka South City Corporation says it will step up enforcement to curb tobacco use and secondhand smoke; advocates estimate nearly 40 million people are exposed to secondhand smoke in Bangladesh. Measles Concern: Reports also say seven more people died with measles symptoms, amid warnings that the crisis may signal wider weaknesses in outbreak preparedness.