Leather & Hides Push: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir says the govt will strengthen Bangladesh’s leather industry into a more export-oriented sector by fully using sacrificial animal hides, with a long-term development plan to be unveiled before July. Rail Connectivity: RITES (India Railways PSU) is set to deliver the first 20 passenger-coach rake to Bangladesh Railway within two months under a larger 200-coach contract. Fertilizer Shock From Iran War: A new analysis links Strait of Hormuz disruptions to fertilizer supply stress—hitting natural gas-derived inputs like ammonia, urea and sulfur—raising global prices and threatening food security, including for Bangladesh farmers. RMG Labor Reforms Watch: A report revisits Bangladesh’s labor reform momentum after the Labor (Amendment) Bill, 2026, asking whether garment-industry change will be systemic on the factory floor. Eid Hardship in Northern Chars: Eid-ul-Azha brings anxiety to northern riverine char dwellers as crop losses, debt and erosion keep many families without sacrificial meat. Cross-border Migration Pressure: Hundreds of Bangladeshis gather at India’s Hakimpur amid fears of a crackdown on undocumented migrants, with rights groups warning of forced expulsions. Maritime Diversity: Wallem-Westminster wins the RINA Maritime Diversity Award 2026 for its Women of Wallem support scheme. Meta Subscriptions Rollout: Meta begins paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, adding new monetisation and AI-focused tiers.