ICT & Telecom Push: PM’s adviser Rehan Asif Asad laid out five priorities for Bangladesh’s ICT/telecom: cut telecom tax burden (including SIM tax), improve mobile and broadband quality, build “One Citizen, One ID, One Digital Wallet” digital public infrastructure, grow AI-ready talent, and expand electronics manufacturing. Economy Watch (PMI): July PMI jumped 4.9 points to 57.8, led by a strong manufacturing rebound; services and agriculture also expanded, while construction stayed in mild contraction. Trade & External Balance: Trade deficit hit a three-year high at $27.28b as imports rose and exports stagnated; current account deficit widened to about $1.6b despite higher remittances. Financial Sector Moves: Bangladesh Bank declared four financial institutions non-viable and started resolution; DSE also saw renewed pressure amid liquidation fears, while ICB introduced a fair-value valuation policy for its portfolio. Workers’ Welfare: Govt approved Tk 68.50cr for workers’ welfare and Tk 12.98cr for 2,199 workers and families. Skills for Jobs: NSDA completed first-ever task analysis and occupational mapping for “Chinese Language,” paving the way for new training standards. Digital Inclusion for SMEs: LightCastle and Meta launched a Small Business Growth Academy for hands-on digital and AI skills. Transport & Connectivity: Riyadh Air began daily Dhaka–Riyadh flights. Civic & Campus: DU female students issued a 48-hour ultimatum to lift the evening curfew. Environment: DSCC launched a tree plantation programme in Kamrangirchar targeting 300,000 trees over five years.