AFC U20 Qualifiers: India’s U20 men head to Tashkent unbeaten after four friendlies in Bengaluru, with matches against Syria, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh. Macroeconomy: Bangladesh shows gradual stabilisation in Q4 FY26, helped by strong remittances and higher forex reserves, though inflation and weak exports remain concerns. Trade & Industry: A new import policy (2026-29) eases LC opening rules and expands free-of-cost imports for exporters, while garment makers warn it could squeeze local producers. Banking Watch: Bangladesh Bank orders Sammilito Islami Bank to let depositors withdraw principal from Sept 1 without profit haircut; BSEC also approves Meghna Bank’s Tk 400cr subordinated bond. RMG & Growth: Garment exports rise 11% to $10.10bn in Apr-Jun, but BB flags stiffer competition and rising costs. Defense & Foreign Policy: Dhaka is moving toward buying China’s J-10CE jets if budget support is available, and officials say Bangladesh could consider joining the Makkah pact—raising foreign-policy balancing questions. Rohingya Crisis: Tens of thousands mark nine years since the 2017 exodus with protests over dire camp conditions and demand safe return to Myanmar. Health & Tech: KOICA, ICT Division and ERD sign a $13m AI-Hub project with Korea; remote ECG monitoring is gaining attention as families shift toward home-based care. Transport & Cities: DSCC plans to modernise Sayedabad bus terminal with dedicated AC facilities to cut road congestion. Sports: Bangladesh A suffer a heavy innings defeat to South Africa A; Bangladesh HP also taste their first Top End T20 loss, while Shoriful Islam is denied a county NOC for workload reasons.