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Sports Spotlight: Mushfiqur Rahim’s 137 and Litton Das’s 69 helped Bangladesh set Pakistan a daunting 427 to win in the 2nd Test at Sylhet; Pakistan ended day three at 0/0, keeping the chase alive. Energy & Finance: The World Bank approved a $350m loan to ease Bangladesh’s fuel import pressure and strengthen energy security amid Middle East-linked supply shocks. Parliament & Party Politics: PM Tarique Rahman told BNP women MPs to master parliamentary rules and speak responsibly, while warning against religious misinterpretation. Public Services: Bangladesh Bank set Eid-ul-Azha bank holidays for May 25-31, with limited operations on May 25-26 for garment workers’ payments. Governance & Reform: NEC approved a Tk 3 lakh crore ADP for FY27, framed as reform-led recovery. Urban Transport: Planners urged launching a basic Dhaka–Gazipur BRT within 6-12 months, arguing most work is already done. Media Freedom: ATCO withdrew a controversial NOC rule for TV journalists after backlash. Cricket Admin: Chittagong Chamber election voting is set for May 23.

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