FoodPro Expo in Dhaka: The 11th BAPA FoodPro International Expo opened at ICCB, featuring food processing and packaging tech from 27 countries, with 200+ brands and a target of 24,000 visitors. Innovation push: Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam said Bangladesh must turn research into market-ready products, backed by financing, IP protection, industry links and access to markets, ahead of the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026. AI and safety for women: Foreign ministry launched the Dhaka Dialogue to build legal, technical and institutional responses to AI-driven online violence against women, including standards for synthetic media. Higher education rules for AI: UGC Chairman Mamun Ahmed urged universities to set responsible AI use and protect academic integrity while keeping freedom of expression. Digital investment platform: Invest Bangladesh appointed Muntasir Hossain as its first Member, Technology & Innovation, aiming to make investor services more seamless via future-ready digital platforms. Health and research: BMU held CME and screening programmes on bone marrow transplantation, while a study highlighted preventable stillbirths and child deaths across Africa and South Asia. Energy diplomacy: Bangladesh and Norway discussed renewable energy investment, technology transfer and green transition cooperation. Conservation science: A new study suggests captive-born saltwater crocodiles may adapt after release, offering insights for reintroduction planning. Public health warning: Bangladesh youth emerging tobacco use is rising, with a new study reporting 5.5% current use among ages 18–24.