Kolkata Tragedy: A massive hotel fire in central Kolkata has killed at least nine Bangladeshi nationals, including women and a child, with several others injured; firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours and authorities are investigating possible fire-safety lapses and the cause, with early reports pointing to an AC-related blast. Dhaka-India Diplomacy: Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi says PM Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit to be “honourable” and “memorable,” while India also reiterates ties should be based on “mutuality of interests” and “reciprocity” amid the Sheikh Hasina extradition dispute. Air Quality Alert: Dhaka ranks 6th globally for worst air quality, with AQI at 107—“unhealthy for sensitive groups”—raising health risks for children and older adults. Energy Pressure on RMG: Bangladesh’s textile sector faces production cuts from gas and electricity shortages, forcing factories to switch to costlier fuels and threatening export competitiveness. Tech & Telecom: Banglalink seeks BTRC approval to launch satellite-to-mobile services, aiming to extend connectivity to remote areas. Education & Skills: NSDA is developing a competency-based Arabic curriculum to prepare job-ready manpower for the international market. Campus Rules: DU’s provost committee recommends a one-hour extension to the evening curfew for women’s halls, pending syndicate approval.