Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: An IAEA technical team has started a week-long visit to observe Rooppur’s progress as the plant moves into its operational phase, with on-site inspections and a strategic roundtable on Bangladesh’s nuclear energy direction. Energy & Solar Farming: Bangladesh is testing agrivoltaics-style solar farming to cut import dependence, using solar panels above farmland so crops and livestock can share the same space. FY27 Budget (Tech angle): CPD says the proposed FY27 budget is ambitious and human-development focused, but warns success hinges on execution quality; the plan also includes ICT and startup allocations, plus AI-linked reforms like a modern MBBS curriculum by 2030. Education push: Primary education gets Tk 46,738 crore, with curriculum updates, school feeding support, and technology-driven elementary schooling aims. Capital market reforms: The budget outlines steps to strengthen bonds and introduce municipal bonds to reduce reliance on bank loans, alongside broader digitalisation in finance. Digital finance deal: RupaliCash and Akij Online signed an agreement to expand secure, customer-friendly digital transactions. Agritech & livestock: A project to expand pure-bred Black Bengal goats and native sheep is set to roll out beyond pilots across districts. Health & research: Bangladesh Medical University marked Global Fatty Liver Day with a seminar on targeted therapy for fatty liver disease. Cyber/AI governance (policy): A New York AI governance salon by Horizon Search Institute focused on how to govern AI in regulated sectors. Public safety & gender: A Rangpur workshop backed gender-sensitive policing and digital safety for women officers. Local governance: BNP leader Belayet Hossain appointed chairman of Chattogram Development Authority, with housing and planned urban development flagged as priorities. Poultry vaccine research: University of Rajshahi handed over a Newcastle disease vaccine “Master Seed” to livestock authorities to help reduce poultry losses.