Rogun Dam Scrutiny: Tajikistan’s Rogun mega-dam—financed by World Bank-linked lenders and pitched as a “life and death” electricity solution—faces renewed criticism over possible irregularities, with Switzerland’s role in the World Bank voting bloc drawing attention. Power-Grid Pressure: Tajikistan’s electricity losses are again tied to the country’s water-and-climate agenda, as EU cooperation talks focus on reducing transmission losses and improving efficiency. Electricity Supply Strain: Tajik civil aviation officials say fuel and lubricants shortages are pushing carriers to import from Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, with negotiations underway to diversify supply routes. Markhor Conservation Update: Tajikistan reports markhor numbers have rebounded to over 7,000 after decades of protection, marking a major conservation success since the species’ earlier near-threatened status. Climate Risk Data Push: Central Asian states in Bishkek backed a regional online catalogue for transboundary climate hazards, aiming to standardize data and strengthen risk decisions. Regional Security Drills: CSTO members approved details for Interaction-2026, Search-2026 and Echelon-2026 exercises, with Tajik participation confirmed and inspections planned in Russia. Diplomacy & Connectivity: Tajikistan and Bangladesh signed an MoU to institutionalize Foreign Office Consultations and discussed direct flights, visa easing, and trade/investment cooperation. Aviation Expansion: Tajikistan plans new routes to London, Seoul and Beijing as Somon Air passenger traffic rises in 2026. Human Rights Clash: HRW says Germany deported Tajik opposition activist Asadullo Boboev and his son to Dushanbe despite risks of detention and mistreatment.