Border Security & Relief: Bangladesh’s Border Guard (BGB) DG inspected the Bangladesh–Myanmar border in Cox’s Bazar and joined flood-relief distribution, including relief materials and a medical camp for affected communities. Maritime Safety for Travellers & Refugees: UN agencies report two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees left Myanmar’s Rakhine in late June and early July; more than 500 people are feared dead after the vessels lost contact or sank. Tourism Payments Upgrade: Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF) and CB Bank agreed to expand digital payments for tourism services, including easier membership fee payments via MMQR and plans for webinars and technical sessions. Myanmar Travel Risk Signals: The US State Department updated its global travel advisory, placing Burma (Myanmar) among 23 countries on Level 4 “Do Not Travel,” citing severe security risks and limited consular support. Heritage & Public Spaces: AFP reports statues of independence hero Aung San are being quietly removed across Myanmar, with analysts linking some removals to political legacy battles. Visa Rules Watch: Taiwan will remove Cambodia from two visa facilitation programs from Aug 1, while keeping eased entry for Myanmar passport holders under existing schemes through Dec 31, 2027. Digital Travel Policy: Russia published its unified e-visa eligibility list for 2026, with conditions varying by nationality and passport type.