Air & Noise Crackdown: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman ordered tougher enforcement on brick kilns, polluting vehicles and excessive horn use in Dhaka, with AI-based horn monitoring and more automatic traffic lights. Human-Centric AI Policy: ICT Minister Fakir Mahbub said Bangladesh is drafting a national AI policy focused on rights, ethics and inclusive development, alongside data protection and cyber security. July Warriors Day at Film Archive: Bangladesh marked Women, Child Martyrs and July Warriors Day with cultural performances and discussions on preserving the uprising’s memory. RMG Tech Partnership: Ha-Meem Group signed an MoU with Robonauts Ltd. to boost robotics, AI and industrial automation for the garment sector and skills development. Football Culture, Argentina Love: Dhaka fans keep celebrating Argentina ahead of the World Cup final, with Messi and Maradona murals and growing shirt sales. Minority Rights Under Spotlight: Protests erupted in Dhaka over the arrest of a Hindu youth linked to a Lord Ram statue, with leaders calling charges “trumped-up.” Journalism & Tech Skills: PIB DG Faruk Wasif urged journalists to use AI and fact-checking while keeping strict verification standards. Creator Extortion via Meta: A Delhi High Court case alleges cybercriminals exploit Meta’s copyright system to suspend accounts and extort creators. Motijheel Shooting Probe: Police arrested alleged extortionist Bappi and four associates, recovering foreign firearms after a WhatsApp extortion and office shooting. ISKCON Rath Yatra: ISKCON Bangladesh kicked off Rath Yatra across Dhaka with large crowds and tight security.