RMG & Trade: Bangladesh’s garment export growth slowed sharply in 2025, with WTO data showing $38.82bn shipments (+0.89% y/y) as Vietnam and Cambodia outpaced Bangladesh, narrowing the gap. Shipping & Infrastructure: The under-construction Matarbari deep seaport is set to start operations in 2029, enabling direct calls by much larger mother vessels and cutting reliance on transhipment hubs. Capital Markets: Bangladesh’s capital market is struggling to attract new listings, with a record IPO drought pushing firms back toward bank financing. Banking & FX: Bangladesh Bank allowed EZ-based industries to remit royalty/tech fees beyond existing limits with BEZA approval, aiming to ease foreign currency payments. IMF Reforms: Finance Minister Amir Khosru says the IMF agreed with a phased reform framework, with changes sequenced to protect public welfare. Energy & Policy: Govt plans daily oil price review transparency steps via Platts data publication (reported in Pakistan coverage) and Bangladesh’s own petroleum pricing committee discussions highlight the push for clearer mechanisms. Public Health & Climate Risk: El Niño warnings flag severe flooding, disease and drought risks for Bangladesh and the region, while dengue and measles pressures continue to rise. Security & Migration: Bangladesh formed a security-heavy committee to drive Rohingya repatriation within 90 days, and authorities also move to tighten border and drug-control measures.