Stock Market Mood: Dhaka stocks kept the post-Eid climb for a 7th straight session, with DSEX ending up 33.6 points at 5,406 and turnover crossing Tk 10.8bn as investors returned to banking and NBFIs. Banking Stress: Bangladesh Bank data shows defaulted loans jumped Tk 31,488cr in three months, pushing NPLs to Tk 5.89 lakh crore and raising the NPL ratio to 32.26%. Smart Cards for Farmers: Bangladesh Bank ordered priority agro-loans for marginal and landless farmers holding “smart cards,” with banks also told not to block those without cards. LDC Graduation Relief: The UN backed Bangladesh’s plea to extend the LDC graduation preparatory period by three years to 2029, but urged major domestic reforms. UNGA Win: Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st UN General Assembly session. Power Tariffs: BERC is set to announce new electricity tariffs today after a hearing on proposed wholesale, transmission and retail hikes. Border Tensions: Border Guard Bangladesh reported foiling Indian push-in attempts at Benapole amid rising cross-border friction after West Bengal’s BJP win. Wildlife Safety: A crocodile attack at Bagerhat’s Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali shrine killed a 7-year-old, spotlighting long-running wildlife management failures. Science & Tech: UIU’s Mars Rover team won 3rd globally and 1st in Asia at URC 2026. Sports: Bangladesh women’s football face Nepal in the SAFF semis after a tough run-up.