Agribusiness Modernisation: Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) is set to get a $180m ADB-backed project to upgrade agricultural education and research, aiming to build a South Asia research and knowledge hub. Nuclear & Power Grid Upgrade: The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been linked into the national grid’s control system via an agreement between BAEC and GE Vernova, integrating key transmission signals into the NLDC for real-time monitoring. Energy Policy & Renewables: BERC Chairman Jalal Ahmed urged stronger policy support and low-interest financing to expand renewables to ease Bangladesh’s power crisis, while calling for scrutiny of corruption allegations in quick rental power deals. Food Prices Pressure: Dhaka markets report continued shortages and high prices for edible oil, eggs, vegetables and sugar, with retailers blaming limited supply and higher wholesale costs. Labour & Jobs: PM’s labour adviser Mahdi Amin reiterated government plans for sustainable jobs and safer working conditions, stressing keeping factories operational. Cyber Law Consultations: ICT Minister Faqir Mahbub sought stakeholder input to finalise the Cyber Security Act, Personal Data Protection Act and National Data Management Act. Water & Urban Services: Chattogram is piloting a PPP model to tackle clean water shortages in Patenga wards 40 and 41. Disaster Risk: River erosion in Kurigram has left 15 families homeless and washed away cropland, with warnings of further losses if emergency steps aren’t taken. Justice System: The government has formed 22 tribunals to speed up narcotics trials across districts and metropolitan areas.