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<image:caption>Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam inspects Probortok Mor, one of the long-suffering spots of waterlogging in Chattogram city, on 29 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A bust of Alfred Nobel is placed at the Norwegian Nobel Institute, where the laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, in Oslo, Norway, 10 October 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T14:41:53.004Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>NASA's Artemis II mission to fly by the moon, comprising of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion crew capsule, lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, 1 April, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Trump says US has 'a shot' at crewed Moon landing before presidency ends</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T14:16:40.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign debt repayment exceeds USD 3.5b in 9 months</news:title>
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<image:caption>Fuel oil</image:caption>
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<news:title>Fuel prices to remain unchanged in May</news:title>
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<image:caption>Many English-medium schools offer special support to academically strong students with financial constraints, beyond merit-based scholarships.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shamima Parveen</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shamima Parveen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T13:40:55.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shamima Parveen made first woman SP in Dhaka, 11 more officials transferred</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/zsqtys6z0m</loc>
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<image:caption>Taylor Swift poses on the red carpet as she attends the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, 4 February, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice amid AI clone boom</news:title>
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<image:caption>A bird with a black face and brownish throat perches on a banana tree branch. Bhuter Tila, Rangamati, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Buds are about to bloom on a dragon tree. Sadhanapur, Rangamati, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A mongoose runs about in search of prey. Malgram, Bogura, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two traders sell fish as they move around different area. Malikhil, Daudkandi, Cumilla, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Continuous rainfall over the past few days in Rangpur has left day labourers without work. With intermittent sunshine appearing since morning, one labourer waits in hope. Shimulbag, Rangpur, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A bird with a black face and brownish throat perches on a banana tree branch. Bhuter Tila, Rangamati, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Small traders arrange fruits in baskets on bicycles after purchasing them from the wholesale market for resale. In front of Raja Rammohan Market, Rangpur, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two goats got into fight when brought to the market for sale. Dhap Sultanganj Hat, Dupchanchia, Bogura, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Farmers had planned to thresh paddy, but rain has submerged the field. Dumuria, Khulna, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hill glory bower bloom by the roadside. Mokimpur, Raiganj, Sirajganj, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>It is the boro paddy season. These bamboo and cane cages are required for transporting harvested rice. A man carries them to the market for sale. Urdighi, Kishoreganj, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raindrops shimmer on taro leaves. Beutha, Manikganj, 30 April.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TOP SHOTS (30 April 2026)</news:title>
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<image:caption>Iranians wave Irans national flags during a rally to show their solidarity and support to the new Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei in Tehran, on April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A member of the Iranian police stand guard on a motorbike during a rally to show solidarity and support to the new Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei in Tehran, on April 29, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T12:27:52.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's supreme leader says US suffered 'disgraceful defeat'</news:title>
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<image:caption>People board atop an overcrowded passenger train as they travel home to celebrate Eid al-Azha festival at a railway station in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 10 August 2019.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:48:18.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Train surfing tourism: Extreme trends taint Bangladesh's global image</news:title>
<news:keywords>Train Surfing Tourism, Cox's Bazar, Sundarbans</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:15:43.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mob culture persists despite home minister’s pledge, surges in April</news:title>
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<image:caption>Farmers harvest ripe paddy in Kishoreganj</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The harvested paddy is being taken to the threshing yard for processing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:47:01.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haor farmers rush to harvest as sunshine brings relief after 4 days of rain</news:title>
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<image:caption>AHZ officially hands over the Dhaka-London-Dhaka air ticket raffle draw prize to the winner.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:36:11.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AHZ announces lucky winner of Dhaka-London-Dhaka air ticket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Higher Education, Study Abroad, United Kingdom</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Shadab Ahmed Khan, managing director of Coca-Cola Icecek Bangladesh interacted with students at the inaugural interactive session of UCBD''s ‘Campus to Corporate’ initiative.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shadab Ahmed Khan, managing director of Coca-Cola Icecek Bangladesh conducted the inaugural interactive session of UCBD''s ‘Campus to Corporate’ initiative.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:24:10.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UCBD hosts inaugural ‘Campus to Corporate’ session to bridge academia and industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>University, Student, Employment</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:10:37.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Pro-Awami League lawyers' barred from SC Bar polls</news:title>
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<image:caption>Leaders of the Buddhist community exchanged greetings with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the occasion of Buddha Purnima at the Cabinet Division in Bangladesh Secretariat on 30 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T09:43:37.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM calls for peaceful coexistence of people regardless of religion, caste</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Peace, Religion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/f8lljichel</loc>
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<image:caption>BFIU</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T08:48:21.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bank directors, MDs asked to display written anti-corruption pledges at workstations</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T08:25:16.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain likely to intensify in the afternoon</news:title>
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<image:caption>Business representatives presented these demands during the 46th meeting of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Advisory Committee, jointly organised by the NBR and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). On 29 April, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:44:39.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demand for tax relief, finance minister cites constraints</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/anm282jcbr</loc>
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<image:caption>A total of 23,865 politically motivated harassment cases have so far been withdrawn</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:27:59.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23,865 political harassment cases withdrawn so far: Law Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>13th Parliament, Case, Md Asaduzzaman, BNP</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Sk Tasnim Afroz</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:13:47.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Playing of 7 March speech: Emi granted bail</news:title>
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<image:caption>Selina Hayat Ivy</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:02:26.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former mayor Selina Hayat Ivy granted bail in 2 cases</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/n3jj6wkn3l</loc>
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<image:caption>Zamil Ahamed Limon</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:41:02.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Limon’s first Janaza in Florida today, body to arrive in Dhaka 4 May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, USA, Student, Murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/fu0tp4tc0w</loc>
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<image:caption>A Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-8.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:08:41.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biman, Boeing set to ink landmark deal this evening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Biman, Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh , Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/16dcsi5xvr</loc>
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<image:caption>Belarus’s non-resident Ambassador Mikhail Kasko calls on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the latter’s office in Jatiya Sangsad on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Belarus’s non-resident Ambassador Mikhail Kasko calls on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the latter’s office in Jatiya Sangsad on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:55:50.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belarus envoy meets home minister, discusses security, trade cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diplomacy, Home Minister, Salahuddin Ahmed, Belarus, Trade, Agriculture </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/zv44l5mp35</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-30/emfkaq1p/Children.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:27:16.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deep scars in young minds</news:title>
<news:keywords>BBS, DUCSU, Children, Exclusive, Child Abuse, Childrens Rights</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/852gnyx51b</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/ew4ylv65/tcbproduct.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:01:04.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warnings about food safety cannot be ignored</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, Food safety, Bangladesh, Food crisis </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/bfepkd1a9d</loc>
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<image:caption>Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:35:59.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil price soars to $120 as Trump warns Iran blockade could last months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, Vladimir Putin, Oil Price, Blockade, Middle East War, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rabfpiilsf</loc>
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<image:caption>Some of the Attackers</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Identified attackers</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-30/kuc55aen/Attack-on-Prothom-Alo-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Attackers surrounded the Prothom Alo building in the capital's Karwan Bazar and carried out extensive vandalism and looting on 18 December 2025</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-30/yhhi7rcg/Unidentified-attackers.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photos of the attackers whose identity remains unidentified</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:10:49.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>38 arrested, many attackers still unidentified</news:title>
<news:keywords>Attack on Prothom Alo, Case, Attack, Casemiro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lkbe78htbe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-28/aru1ctdx/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-25z5p38udqoil.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fuel oil</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-10/4tiwcib5/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-10xwwj5u8xmotor.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A long queue of motorcyclists at a filling station in the Bijoy Sarani area to collect fuel on 9 March 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>No queue was seen at the HK Filling Station at Arambag, Dhaka on 28 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:10:16.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“Emergency oil” from alternative sources has not arrived</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oil, War, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ntyycogry6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/g72j3ahn/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-29slu0dyinUntitled-7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The winners will be awarded at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards South Asia 2026 in Delhi, India, on 25 June 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T16:58:51.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prothom Alo’s ‘HHH: Heads Held High’ wins top honour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Attack on Prothom Alo, Freedom of Expression, Award</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lcqppwq75u</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/zpyjub15/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-10.10.20-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries minister Suzuki Norikazu visited Unimart</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T16:58:06.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese agriculture minister visits Unimart</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/0oanih4584</loc>
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<image:caption>A cleric walks near a residential building damaged by a strike on March 4, in Tehran, Iran, 14 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T16:14:59.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US war in Iran has cost $25b so far: Pentagon official</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War, USA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/3red12hm2x</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-30/gvvrndzi/prothomalo-bangla2025-05-17ahpa6rg749828961410955849759371963680291491143645197n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shakib Al Hasan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T15:07:38.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt’s decision to skip World Cup was a ‘big mistake’: Shakib</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shakib Al Hasan, World Cup, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lfdsnjhr5r</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-19/ccdfnsta/prothomalo-bangla2024-02c7e2b8f6-36fc-4dc4-aff5-a5b003ab6c27porasonanoticeboard12.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The United Nations</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:49:39.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran war could push 30m people into poverty: UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-US attack on Iran, War, Poverty, United Nations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6pi63v715o</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/n7ecg4qr/Zaued-Ur-Rahman.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zahel Ur Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:29:33.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Militants exist in country, govt will work to reduce it to zero: PM’s Info Adviser</news:title>
<news:keywords>Militancy, Politics, BNP Government, Extradition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/jxfmsby31m</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing Palm Beach International Airport en route to Joint Base Andrews, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, 25 April, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:10:26.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump, Nuclear Weapon, USA, Iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/x025ef6xq8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/f4u1fi95/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-29gngl4l1y05.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students studying in English-medium schools need a stable home environment and the close presence of supportive parents.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:00:26.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students in English-medium schools: How parents can handle pressure</news:title>
<news:keywords>English Medium School Admission Fair, English Medium School, Student, Parenting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/w6t96nc3oj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-05/85630a20-8caf-46f9-b8ec-91278a7836f8/Soybean_Oil.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soybean oil</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:12:49.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soybean oil price rises by Tk 4 per liter to Tk 199</news:title>
<news:keywords>Soybean Oil, Price Hike, Commerce Ministry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/chvs6q29zd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/640pbjlo/freepic.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>When a student learns to speak a language beyond Bangla and English, their cognitive world begins to differ from that of others.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:55:52.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond Bangla and English: Why learning a third language matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Language, Career, Language Learning, English Medium School Admission Fair</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/0ium3im4fh</loc>
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<image:caption>The pitch remains covered as the second T20 cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand is washed out owing to rain at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on April 29, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:47:54.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain washes out 2nd T20 as Bangladesh keep series lead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rain, T20 Cricket, Bangladesh Cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/hz0zi1pu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-17.49.24-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fifth round of Bangladesh-EU Diplomatic Consultations was held today, Wednesday in Dhaka, marking a renewed commitment to deepening a long-standing and multifaceted partnership between Bangladesh and the European Union.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/zor39enw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-17.49.24.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asad Alam Siam and Erik Kurzweil shakes hands during the fifth round of Bangladesh-EU Diplomatic Consultations on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:08:10.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh, EU renews commitment to deepen ties </news:title>
<news:keywords>EU, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Trade, Investment, Labour Migration, Trafficking</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/hc5g6b92fn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/yrqj0yjw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-4.41.11-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The national launching ceremony of the JAGORON</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:31:11.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SOS Children’s Villages launches JAGORON to empower youth through skills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Youth, Launch, Event</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/n5ztfhqume</loc>
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<image:caption>BNP MP Fazlur Rahman speaks at parliament on 28 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/g2c1gaxp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-4.27.46-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/ujei64st/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-21ny3pv48mUntitled-8.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman speaks at parliament on 28 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:46:06.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension flares in parliament over Liberation War–Jamaat debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>13th Parliament, Liberation War, BNP Government, Jamaat Ameer, Shafiqur Rahman</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke during the JS session on 29 April, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:08:58.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study on Teesta Master Plan implementation completed, PM tells JS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Teesta River, Jatiya Sangsad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ift41s7bxq</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/aps8zd0h/image-382557-1777455017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke during the JS session on 29 April, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:51:13.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt to support farmers affected by heavy rainfall for 3 months: PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Heavy Rainfall, Farmer, Weather</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/77g98zajs6</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/mqz9br52/Cricket-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cameras are covered with cloths to protect from rainwater at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/dktlmh1a/Cricket-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pitch at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram is covered as it is raining there on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/buuh428y/Cricket-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pitch at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram is covered as it is raining there on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/fzpfjvxe/Cricket-4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh skipper Litton Das is seen in the dressing room at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram as it is raining there on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/5gxc425m/Cricket-5.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Zealand players are seen in the dressing room at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram as it is raining there on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:50:40.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toss delayed as rain disrupts Bangladesh-New Zealand match</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh Cricket, T20 Cricket, New Zealand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/uboqg2tqy8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/gj0d23xx/Rumeen-Farhana.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rumeen Farhana speaks in Parliament</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:07:36.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rumeen Farhana demands US trade deal be tabled in Parliament</news:title>
<news:keywords>Trade, Trade agreement, USA, Rumeen Farhana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/p2k0rqz1pp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-27/9p7jvkbo/prothomalo-bangla2023-10e2f746de-72e6-4204-8926-0c37075c035dbb.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Bank</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:37:40.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt borrowing from banks exceeds Tk 1 trillion within 9 months</news:title>
<news:keywords>loan, Budget, Revenue, Fund, Bangladesh Bank</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/31vrfwljrl</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/4jf08p94/image-382509-1777448471.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke during the JS session on 29 April, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:18:23.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM outlines 12-point plan to build a clean and green Dhaka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Jatiya Sangsad, Afforestation, Greenery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/yh8ay4ga38</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/s19axicm/OPEC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The logo of the OPEC is pictured at the OPEC headquarters on 4 October 2022 on the eve of the 45th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and the 33rd OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting held on 5 October 2022 in Vienna</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/2z2qnfvy/Oil-Producer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Infographic charting the major oil producing countries in 2025 including membership of the OPEC group, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:15:39.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE pulls out of OPEC oil cartels citing ‘national interests’</news:title>
<news:keywords>OPEC, UAE, Oil, Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Geopolitics, Geo-Economics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nwlv9h3klr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/1mhpxph2/Ubdakhali-River-Netrokona-Flood-Forecasting.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water level is rising in the Ubdakhali River in Netrokona. The photo was taken from the Ubdakhali Bridge area in Kalmakanda upazila around 11:30 am on 29 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/5vpa23hr/FFWC.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre forecasts flood situation in the marked areas</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/qeu7xk03/Someshwari-River.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The wooden bridge at Shibganj–Teribazar ghat has collapsed due to upstream floodwaters. The photo was taken from the Teribazar ghat area of the Someshwari River in Durgapur, Netrokona on 28 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:00:34.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water levels of 4 rivers above danger mark, flood forecast in 5 districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>River, Floods, Heavy Rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/9guej4oxk4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/v411jgrj/Rain-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rain has been falling in the capital since Wednesday morning. Karwan Bazar area, Dhaka, 29 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/rxofejmm/Rain-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Morning rain in Dhaka caused difficulties for students heading to educational institutions and people commuting to workplaces. The photos are taken from Sat Masjid Road, Dhaka, around 8:00 am on 29 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/6zdc6rqn/Rain-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inundation due to the rainfall in Agasadek Road area, Old Dhaka on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/ipghcheo/Rain-4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inundation due to the rainfall in Agasadek Road area, Old Dhaka on 29 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:47:15.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why such rain at this time?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dhaka, Rain, Heavy Rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bctgcjxwbt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/i7970j0q/351082-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury spoke at the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons held at United Nations Headquarters in New York yesterday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:13:26.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh urges faster nuclear disarmament</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nuclear Weapon, UN</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/6z55wzthto</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/ic6q1iz0/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-285394sfu0নারী-আসনHero-Image.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>All such false information is being spread about those nominated and aspiring for reserved women's seats.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/35ofvsee/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-28oym64h0mai-diye.avif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:08:29.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Disinformation through fake images, statements targeting candidates for reserved women’s seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>13th Parliament, Politics, Women, AI, Facebook, Misinformation, Fact Check, Check Your Facts, Propaganda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/u02u6seub3</loc>
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<image:caption>An exchange meeting on investment prospects in Bangladesh was held at the residence of the Bangladesh Consul General in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The exchange meeting featured detailed discussions on investment opportunities in Bangladesh, existing challenges, and future plans.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/5uif4spx/Los-Angeles-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>It was said at the meeting that more expatriate entrepreneurs would come forward to invest in Bangladesh if the investment process were simplified.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:13:27.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Los Angeles Consulate: Expatriates urged to invest in IT, energy and other sectors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Expatriate, Investment, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), BIDA, BNP Government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/3ky3gswyxr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-28/r2ce4pnn/MasukArt28042026-Color.jpg</image:loc>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:50:37.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the move to bring local govt under MPs’ control?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Local government, MP, 13th Parliament, BNP Government, Politics</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/p22wp2bt6o</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/c8u8t3he/Home-Minister.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed speaks at an event marking the Coast Guard’s founding anniversary in Agargaon, Dhaka on 28 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:12:35.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Home Minister doesn’t ‘recognise’ the term militancy, refers instead to extremist groups</news:title>
<news:keywords>Militancy, Extremist , Home Minister, Salahuddin Ahmed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/nc0vj7on3y</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/21n1b5pa/Xefer-Rahman.avif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:06:01.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Acting or music — what are Xefer’s future plans?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, Interview, Xefer Rahman, Music, Actress</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/zdjj3cl73m</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/m61aqwc4/Education-Exam-Flood-Rain.avif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:03:32.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students take exams with their feet raised on benches due to waterlogging</news:title>
<news:keywords>SSC Exam, SSC, Water Logging, Rain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/l1affl6vyw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/1ftaky3l/Measles-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children with measles and symptoms of measles being treated at DNCC Dedicated Covid Hospital at Mohakhali, Dhaka on 28 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-28/069qyvhk/4.-measles-death-hospital-icu-28042026.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child has been put inside an oxygen box at the Institute of Child and Mother Health in Matuail, Dhaka on 18 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/ox8vakoa/Measles-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man holds his child on his chest at Infectious Diseases Hospital, Dhaka</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:17:17.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lives of children with measles fading while searching for ICU beds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Death, Measles, ICU, Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/0itejhvuv4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/wv0rcblq/Roti-Egg-Fry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some people are eating lunch at a roadside stall near Agargaon Metro Station in Dhaka on 28 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:39:40.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Footpath food vendors' profit declined due to rising prices of daily essentials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Inflation, Business, Economy, Exclusive, Excavation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/i1tv0uq5pv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-05/5e1a4e03-1007-4e9f-9ed0-cd195afa8303/cyclone.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cyclone causes large swaths of land in the coastal areas to go under water</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:10:47.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35 years of the 1991 cyclone: a call for building coastal resilience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cyclone, Natural disaster, Disaster Management, Chattogram, Coastal Belt</news:keywords>
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