Capital Market Overhaul: Masud Khan took charge as the new BSEC chairman, promising real-time action against manipulation, scrapping the floor price regime, and shifting the market toward fair, transparent price discovery to rebuild investor trust. Power Tariff Relief: After appeals, BERC restored earlier electricity rates for lifeline and marginal consumers, while the power division asked for reconsideration of the tariff for low-income households. Industrial Revival Financing: Bangladesh Bank launched a Tk 20,000 crore pre-financing scheme at 7% to revive closed or underused large industries and service sectors, with a Tk 200 crore cap per group. Closed Factory Roadshows: The government will hold investment roadshows to reopen closed and unprofitable state-owned factories, seeking both local and foreign capital. Semiconductor Push: BSIA kicked off a US roadshow (June 5-13) under Silicon River and BRAINGAIN to connect Bangladeshi tech talent with global players. Skills & Compliance: Bangladesh’s Technical Education Board issued show-cause notices to 147 diploma institutes for failing to enroll students. Retail & Business Recognition: Apex Footwear won three Retail Asia Awards (AI Initiative, Footwear Retailer, Sustainability). Environment Day Angle: World Environment Day coverage highlighted how recycling inputs are entering car manufacturing, alongside broader calls for real climate action beyond one-day campaigns.