Women & Farming: FAO says women drive farm work and post-harvest tasks, but market access and control over earnings remain blocked by social norms. Rural Finance: Bangladesh Bank data shows agent banking grows, yet rural borrowers still get a smaller share of loans against deposits than urban clients. Foreign Affairs: Two new state ministers split MoFA duties—Humaiun Kobir handles bilateral/multilateral and non-resident issues, while Shama Obaed Islam oversees human rights, climate, creative economy, ICT, maritime affairs, global health diplomacy and cultural-sports diplomacy. Education & Youth: Junior Scholarship exams are set for Dec 8–15; a cholera oral vaccine drive starts in Dhaka with four other districts; KU pushes digital upskilling for educators; TVET and new engineering colleges get renewed emphasis. Humanitarian Health: QFFD and QRCS launch a 12-month health project for about 33,850 Rohingya refugees via Camp #9 primary care, including 24/7 services and maternal-child support. Safety & Rights: HC will deliver Monday’s verdict in the Nusrat Jahan Rafi death-sentence case. Community & Culture: A JCD leader covers a DU student’s exam fee using ride-sharing earnings; Swapon calls to expand tree-plantation as a social movement. Crime & Tragedy: In Rangpur, a retired Hindu teacher, wife and two children were found dead in a locked home; two cousins are detained.