Nutrition-Sensitive Food Security: Bangladesh’s food availability is rising, but SOFI 2026 warns 26.2% of people (about 4.54 crore) were moderately or severely food insecure in 2023-25—highlighting the need for affordable, nutritious diets, not just calories. Education Under War-Driven Fuel Costs: Stories from Cambodia show how Iran-war fuel price spikes can push poor families to delay or lose schooling—an urgent reminder for vulnerable households facing similar cost shocks. Bangladesh-India Dialogue Push: Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi urged PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit “much sooner,” saying leader-to-leader meetings are the fastest way to resolve bilateral issues. Medicine Policy Debate: Bangladesh is urged to rebuild a practical essential medicines and pricing system after the cancellation of the 2026 Essential Medicines List and Medicine Price Determination Method. Fruit Imports for Public Health: Bangladesh Bank eased cash margin rules for fruit import LCs to help keep supply steady and prices more affordable. Shipbreaking Safety Warning: A toxic gas leak at Sitakunda’s Ferdous Steel killed nine workers, reigniting calls to make “green” ship recycling safer in practice. Dengue & Measles Pressure: Dengue deaths and hospitalisations continue to rise, while measles outbreaks keep claiming children’s lives.