Deepfake crackdown: The government will soon issue a notification to form a special lawyers’ panel to tackle deepfakes, disinformation and cyberbullying, with a zero-tolerance stance and faster legal action for victims. Trade push: Bangladesh plans to take part in 50 international trade fairs across 27 countries in FY27, highlighting leather, agro-processing and light engineering for double-digit export growth, while also setting the Dhaka International Trade Fair opening for Jan 1. Jute export drive: Foreign and textiles/jute ministries will create a joint working group and plan an International Jute Expo to expand jute exports and strengthen global market presence. Food safety rules: New Bangladesh Food Safety Authority regulations (gazette July 16) require registration or licensing for food businesses across the supply chain, including roadside vendors and restaurants, aiming to tighten oversight. Economy watch: Bangladesh’s GDP growth slowed to 2.22% in Q3 FY26 as industrial output contracted, raising pressure on recovery. Market update: CSE30 index was revised with 4 companies added and 4 dropped, effective July 30. Energy security: Government moves to build strategic energy reserves and expand LNG and gas-grid measures to reduce supply risks. Sector spotlight: Leather Working Group guidance is framed as aligning with Bangladesh’s own environmental compliance needs, supporting export readiness.