Population Crisis: Bhutan is facing a sharp birthrate drop and youth migration, with births down over a quarter in a decade; the government is pushing “The Third Child” cash incentive (monthly support for third-plus children) but critics warn costs like housing and childcare remain high. Youth & Sports: Bangladesh’s Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain urged youth to take up sports for character building, highlighting karate’s role in regional friendship. Regional Security: BIMSTEC national security chiefs endorsed guiding principles for maritime law enforcement and adopted HADR guidelines, chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval, with Bhutan among participants. Digital Payments: Eastern Bank in Bangladesh launched Visa Payment Passkey, using biometric/device-based authentication to replace passwords and OTPs for online card transactions. Health Access: Bhutan’s palliative care is expanding to reach more districts, with home-based teams bringing pain relief and support to patients who can’t travel. Consumer Watch: Bhutan’s CCAA reports refund refusals and undelivered goods as top consumer complaints, with most cases resolved and penalties for non-compliant businesses. Local Life: A new water supply system has brought more reliable drinking water to Yangtshipam village in Samdrup Jongkhar. Culture & Sports: Bhutan’s inaugural Queen’s Cup basketball ended with Team Majas winning the title, a boost for women’s basketball. Climate Preparedness: Bhutan is stepping up nationwide readiness for possible Super El Niño impacts, including hotter, drier conditions and risks to water and farming.