Eid-ul-Azha Logistics & Waste Management: Bangladesh’s city corporations were told to clear sacrificial animal waste by early Friday, with Dhaka South City deploying about 16,000 workers and 752 vehicles and urging residents to use polythene bags and designated disposal spots. Leather Supply Chain Watch: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir inspected hide management at Aminbazar and said the government is monitoring round-the-clock to prevent mismanagement, syndication and smuggling; meanwhile, 341 trucks carrying 79,218 rawhides entered Savar’s leather estate by 8pm Eid day. Eid Market Pressure: Retailers reported weak Eid-ul-Azha sales, with FEAB saying businesses lost nearly 60% of expected sales as inflation and the close timing of major festivals squeezed demand. Cattle Market Reality: Traders complained rawhide prices stayed below government benchmarks and goat hide buying was sluggish, while some markets saw oversupply and unsold cattle. Regional Labor & Youth Jobs: A Fiji youth leader urged the government to minimise Bangladeshi worker imports, arguing it can reduce local youth employment opportunities. IMF & Energy Finance Angle: Bangladesh’s IMF talks and a new reform-focused programme request continued to dominate the economic agenda amid energy-security concerns.