Bangladesh–China Diplomacy: PM Tarique Rahman’s Beijing visit is driving a fresh wave of cooperation, with Xi Jinping pledging support for the new government and “high-quality” Belt and Road work across green development, digital economy and AI. Investment & Connectivity: Rahman said Bangladesh will soon open its first investment office in China to help investors move faster, while China floated a Bangladesh–Myanmar–China economic corridor and discussed upgrading Chattogram and Mongla ports. Teesta Water Talks: China agreed to support the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, including feasibility work and river dredging, alongside broader water and maritime cooperation. Media Cooperation: Bangladesh and China signed 17 MoUs during the visit, including 13 ministerial pacts and agreements on media cooperation and medical collaboration. Sports (Women’s Cricket): Shafali Verma’s 53 and disciplined bowling helped India beat Bangladesh by five wickets at the Women’s T20 World Cup, keeping India’s semi-final hopes alive. Press Freedom: Bangladesh Editors’ Council condemned an attack on journalists in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area, urging a swift, impartial probe. RMG Environment: BGMEA urged Bangladesh to revise environmental compliance standards with a science-based, realistic roadmap for the textile sector. Cricket Governance: Ex-BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul urged the ICC to freeze future funding amid an ongoing administrative dispute.