Power & Water Security: Tajikistan’s hydropower-heavy grid is under new strain as electricity losses force extra generation and raise pressure on water and climate planning, with the EU and EBRD discussing concessional financing and efficiency projects. Aviation Fuel Crunch: Tajik civil aviation is struggling with fuel supplies and is increasingly relying on Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, as suppliers and agreements are being coordinated amid wider political supply pressures. Climate Data for Risk Management: Central Asia is pushing a Regional Online Catalogue for transboundary climate hazards, aiming to standardize geospatial data, improve risk assessment, and support safer decision-making. Regional Resilience & Digital Tools: Under RESILAND CA+ in Kyrgyzstan, partners are advancing landscape restoration and building a unified regional knowledge and digital portal to share project results and best practices. Bilateral Trade Push (Bangladesh–Tajikistan): Dhaka and Dushanbe held Foreign Office Consultations, signed an MoU to institutionalize regular talks, and discussed expanding private-sector trade, investment, connectivity, and mineral cooperation. Energy Imports & Winter Planning: Central Asia’s fuel squeeze is shifting into winter preparedness, with Russia-linked shortages and refinery disruptions raising the stakes for regional supply stability. Human Rights Watch: Germany deported Tajik opposition activist Asadullo Boboev and his son to Dushanbe despite warnings, drawing criticism over potential mistreatment.