Digital Finance Upgrade: Bangladesh Bank is set to introduce an interoperable Bangla QR standard for peer-to-peer (P2P) fund transfers, aiming to make transfers as simple as scanning a beneficiary’s QR. Public Health & Accountability: Ad-din Hospital’s newborn deaths have triggered a probe into hospital monitoring and possible technical failures, with families alleging negligence and the health ministry forming an investigation committee. Environment & Wildlife: A three-month Sundarban entry ban (June 1–Aug 31) starts today to protect breeding of fish, wildlife and biodiversity, with no passes issued and legal action for violations. Urban Cleanliness: Dhaka city corporations found temporary cattle market waste not cleared on time after Eid-ul-Azha and plan to confiscate deposits and blacklist leaseholders. Trade & Industry: Bangladesh’s import policy is being questioned for clashing with new EU/US trade rules that demand higher local value addition for apparel incentives. Labour Rights: The Minimum Wages Board has identified 67 more sectors to bring under formal wage regulation, expanding labour protection. Sports (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s women’s team suffered a 3-0 loss to India in the SAFF Championship group match, with coach Peter Butler citing sloppy play and professionalism concerns.