Leather & Hides Push: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir says the govt wants to strengthen Bangladesh’s leather sector into a more export-oriented industry by maximizing usable sacrificial hides, with a long-term plan due before July. City Cleanliness Drive: Dhaka’s Eid-ul-Azha waste removal remains uneven despite PM Tarique Rahman’s surprise inspection and the withdrawal of two city officials for negligence; meanwhile Sylhet City Corporation cleared sacrificial waste by 6pm and Rajshahi set a new record by finishing ahead of schedule. Eid Viral Animal Turns Business/Brand Moment: A “Donald Trump”-lookalike albino buffalo saved from Eid sacrifice is now a crowd-puller at Dhaka’s National Zoo, with authorities shifting it back to its farm after intervention. Regional Trade & Transport: Indian Railways PSU RITES says it will deliver the first 20 passenger coach rake to Bangladesh Railway within two months under a larger 200-coach contract. Global Market Watch: Meta launched paid “Plus” subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, signaling a new monetization push beyond ads. Fertilizer Cost Link to Geopolitics: A report ties Iran-related disruptions in key fertilizer inputs to higher global fertilizer prices, with knock-on risks for food security into 2026.