Hospital Capacity Boost: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a new 500-bed building at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Dhaka, raising capacity to 1,000 beds and adding ICU, HDU, trauma and operation theatre facilities. ICU Infection Control: ICDDR,B reports drug-resistant bacteria spreading in Dhaka ICUs and NICUs, with high mortality among those who acquire resistant germs—while stronger infection prevention and control can cut severe infections and deaths. Measles Alert: DGHS says four more people died from suspected measles in 24 hours; 972 suspected cases were reported and 187 were lab-confirmed, with the outbreak death toll nearing 900. Workplace Safety Tragedy: Toxic gas leaks at Bangladesh shipbreaking yards in Sitakunda/Chattogram killed at least eight workers (and more bodies later), with authorities forming probes and auditing safety lapses. Nutrition & Cost Pressure: Egg prices in Dhaka rose to Tk150 per dozen as shoppers feel higher food costs; vegetable prices also remain elevated. Public Health & Youth: Finance Minister urged children back to playgrounds to curb mobile addiction, linking healthy development to sports and outdoor activity. Food System & Livestock: Government plans modern meat processing centres in every district to improve safe processing, preservation and future export readiness. Drug Use Concern: A report highlights undercounting of drug users in Bangladesh, with estimates suggesting far more than official figures and major gaps in reaching women and rural communities.