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<image:caption>Iraq's Hussein Ali in action with France's Kylian Mbappe at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 22, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after missing a penalty against Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A 'Messi' among the fans.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>TSC turned into a human sea.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fans climed atop Raju Memorial Sculpture at TSC, Dhaka University.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcelo Carlos Cesa enjoys Argentina vs Austria match at Haji Mouhammad Mohsin Hall in Dhaka University on 22 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fan displaying World Cup trophy while enjoying the match of defending champions.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fan came to enjoy the match wearing a mask.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fans enjoy the match at TSC, Dhaka University.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US, 22 June, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Argentina fans wearing Lionel Messi shirts inside the stadium during the match</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:09:16.610Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi with Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero and teammates at half time</image:caption>
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<news:title>Messi leads Argentina 1–0 against Austria at halftime</news:title>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal agains Austria at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026. He becomes leading goal scorer of Wrold Cup history</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts after missing the penalty kick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on 22 June, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:49:42.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi breaks World Cup goals record, surpasses Klose</news:title>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:46:53.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi leads Argentina 1–0 against Austria</news:title>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026 General view inside the stadium during the national anthems before the match</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T16:25:20.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina select Molina to replace Montiel for Austria clash</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9pb8ptii0e</loc>
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<image:caption>BGB members remain on alert. Photo taken from Khamarbari area in Dhaka on 10 February 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T16:23:03.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BGB deployed in 5 districts to maintain law and order until 30 June</news:title>
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<image:caption>A blockade programme was observed in the Peyajbazar area on the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Madhukhali municipality of Faridpur at around 11:15am on 22 June 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The namaz-e-janaza of Mirza Ishtiaq Ahmed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T16:17:40.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCL activist dies in DB custody, 30-min highway blockade demanding punishment for the culprits</news:title>
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<image:caption>Austria's German head coach Ralf Rangnick gives an MD-1 press conference at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 21, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T16:02:16.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina have no weaknesses: Austria coach</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T15:46:40.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mild tremor jolts Dhaka, other parts of country</news:title>
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<image:caption>Flags of US, Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T15:03:28.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil until 21 Aug</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:55:54.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Austria can stop Messi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Army deployed to three metropolitan areas and three districts</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:50:59.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt grants armed forces special executive magistracy powers in 6 areas including Dhaka</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan speaks about “Brexit” and the state of the European and US economies during a discussion with Bloomberg Government at their offices in Washington, DC, on 27 June 2016</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:32:22.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former US Fed chair Alan Greenspan dead at 100</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ali Ahmed (standing in front), who is wanted in an embezzlement case, is seen on stage at an ‘Open House Day’ programme organised by Rupnagar Police Station at Rupnagar Field in Dhaka on 28 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ali Ahmed, joint convener of BNP’s Rupnagar Police Station unit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:16:59.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police fail to locate wanted BNP leader, yet he appears on stage at police event</news:title>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - 16 June 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their first goal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half against Iceland during a Road to 26 men's international friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, USA on Jun 9, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - 16 June 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Argentina Training - Sporting KC Training Centre, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. - 19 June 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul during training</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their third goal to complete a hat-trick</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their second goal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:11:34.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi could break 3 records in Argentina’s match against Austria</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/x10g1y211z</loc>
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<image:caption>Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of 22 June 2026, in London. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after fewer than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T13:39:00.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starmer resigns as UK PM, Burnham favourite to take over</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/aovi1451fa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-22/j8fpi9d5/Parliament.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Many ministerial seats were vacant during the parliamentary sitting. Meanwhile, the leader and deputy leader of the opposition were also absent from the House on 22 June</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>2026-06-22T13:22:46.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Questions raised in JS over ministers’ absence; Speaker says, ‘Be thankful the finance minister is at least here’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jatiya Sangsad, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, BNP Government, Jamaat-e-Islami</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ibtv7me16m</loc>
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<image:caption>Apex Holdings Limited in the Chandra Palli Biddut area in Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur was declared closed indefinitely. The announcement was made on 22 June 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>2026-06-22T11:28:40.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apex Holdings shuts 4 factories indefinitely in Gazipur</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/abpz610l82</loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:13:07.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM leaves Malaysia for China wrapping up two-day visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>China, Malaysia, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Diplomacy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/4e6kxz4m23</loc>
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<image:caption>Anwar Hossain during the attack on Prothom Alo office at Karwan Bazar, Dhaka</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Anwar Hossain during the attack on Prothom Alo office at Karwan Bazar, Dhaka</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>2026-06-22T11:13:04.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attack on Prothom Alo office: Another accused held, placed on 3-day remand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Attack on Prothom Alo, Attack on The Daily Star, Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi, Chhayanaut, Court Order, Remand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/p87mr116z8</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentina will take on Austria today.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Uruguay were held to a draw today.</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>2026-06-22T11:06:40.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who could Argentina face in the knockouts if they top the group?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026, World Cup, Football, Knockout stage, Austria</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/mpzkowjhve</loc>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:03:07.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Mac Allister says it is difficult to learn from Messi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lionel Messi, Alexis Mac Allister, Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026, Football</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/zt6gjklixu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-22/9agfr5sh/3346847.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh currently has 7.63 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of recoverable natural gas reserves</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>2026-06-22T11:00:49.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh has 7.63 Tcf gas reserves, faces daily deficit of 1,146 MMcfd: Iqbal Hassan Mahmood</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Gas Supply, Parliament Session, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jkwy9xxs0h</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-22/vak9nmtt/Mahdi-Amin.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahdi Amin, adviser to the prime minister and spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, at a press conference held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Malaysia on 22 June 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>2026-06-22T10:30:45.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM’s Malaysia visit opens new possibilities for future bilateral cooperation: Mahdi Amin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diplomacy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Malaysia, Mahdi Amin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lr36v2j9ds</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentine Ambassador to Dhaka Marcelo Carlos Cesa (right), Argentine travel writer, content creator and cultural ambassador Dan Lande (third from left) and his team pose with the Argentine flag at the Prothom Alo office on 21 June, 2026 evening.</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>2026-06-22T10:20:02.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All the way from Argentina to Dhaka to see the football craze</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina, Visit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/fca3dfqawm</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:07:44.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I couldn't get an ambulance for my ailing mother, yet I do not seek revenge: PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Khaleda Zia, Treatment, Foreign tour, Malaysia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/s976brl1no</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of the Bangladesh Army.</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>2026-06-22T09:19:04.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt seeks army deployment ahead of Awami League’s anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Home Ministry, Awami League, BNP Government, DMP, Bangladesh Army</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/0jc7ub3a0n</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-22/r9ly3mzs/Image-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Epson has strengthened its ongoing efforts to combat counterfeit printing supplies</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:10:24.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Epson intensifies anti-counterfeit drive in Dhaka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manufacture , Sales, Brand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lxzzhj5e0n</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad announces a rally of the 11-party alliance during an emergency press conference at the party's central office in Moghbazar on 22 June 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>2026-06-22T09:04:16.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-party alliance to hold rally in Dhaka Tuesday</news:title>
<news:keywords>National Citizen Party - NCP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Rally, Protest, Awami League, Hamid Hossain Azad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/c24fv7qnm2</loc>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of 22 June, 2026, in London. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after fewer than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity.</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>2026-06-22T08:54:34.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, United Kingdom, Labour Party, Resignation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/voge26fa2e</loc>
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<image:caption>NBR building</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T08:51:07.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revenue shortfall may reach Tk 880 billion this fiscal year: NBR</news:title>
<news:keywords>NBR, Revenue, Budget 2026-27, Deficit, Tax, Economy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/tvopxrzn8m</loc>
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<image:caption>Uber announced the launch of Premier Plus in Dhaka</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>2026-06-22T08:41:44.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uber premium ride experience with newer vehicles and top-rated drivers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate news, Uber, Launch, Car</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ep4faxucrt</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke in a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, held at the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on 22 June 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-22/9vg7z041/17821101231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke in a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, held at the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on 22 June 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>2026-06-22T08:31:56.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM urges Malaysia to open labour market, hire more Bangladeshi workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Foreign tour, Foreign relation, Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, Labour Migration, Bangladeshi</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T07:35:10.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is a commodity exchange feasible in Bangladesh?</news:title>
<news:keywords>CSE, UNCTAD, Commodities</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh and Malaysia signed one MoU and exchanged two instruments after bilateral talks between the two countries at the Malaysian Prime Minister's Office, Perdana Putra Building, in the administrative capital of Putrajaya on 22 June 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-22T07:33:15.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh, Malaysia sign 1 MoU, exchange 2 instruments after bilateral talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Malaysia, MoU, Talks, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Anwar Ibrahim</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ev3lk5elyw</loc>
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<image:caption>Khairul Islam Sajib, son of Azharul Islam Mannan, the lawmaker for the Narayanganj-3 (Sonargaon–Siddhirganj) constituency.</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>2026-06-22T07:19:25.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Extortion allegations: MP’s son handed over to family after signing bond</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/8w7lfh1fad</loc>
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<image:caption>6:34 am on 29 May 2026. Ganaktuli City Colony area. Blood and qurbani waste have accumulated, producing a foul odour as it decompose.</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>2026-06-22T07:01:09.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sacrificed animal waste disposal: Good intentions versus ground reality</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-22/6814mdj6/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-16b2w6sx6j1-sajid-in-critical-condition-mother-distraught.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sajid was travelling on a moving motorcycle when someone threw a brick at him. The incident took place on the night of 10 June, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
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<image:caption>State Minister Bobby Hajjaj speaks at a consultation meeting on the development of the primary education curriculum.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bees collect nectar from a dragon fruit flower in the Bhuter Tila area of Rangamati on 21 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A bee hovers over a cosmos flower at the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) in Mymensingh on 21 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Buyers and sellers crowd a temporary wholesale fruit market early in the morning as Lotkon (Burmese grape) season reaches its peak at the Public Library ground in Rangpur on 21 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Day labourers arrive in the city in groups searching for work despite inclement morning weather in front of the Police Lines in Rangpur on 21 June.</image:caption>
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<news:title>KMP additional commissioner withdrawn over ‘controversial’ remarks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T10:11:51.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The hidden trafficking of domestic workers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gyj8kaxbto</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/b6vsa4zz/6749346.webp</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/0f8vivef/4638158.webp</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:51:49.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM leaves for Malaysia on maiden overseas visit</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hjy1scg9ku</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/9syazozx/2209844.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Measles</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:46:39.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Measles death toll rises to 680 as 3 more die in 24 hours</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/az7hfw906u</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-12/epyx3slh/indian-hc-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinesh Trivedi</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T09:10:40.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dinesh Trivedi to present credentials on Thursday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian High Commissioner, Diplomacy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/s2ajif26kr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/7iaa27xk/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-21q3igzodgWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-21-at-12.04.07.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>At a budget dialogue held on 21 June, CPD Executive Director Fahmida Khatun is presenting the keynote paper. Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury is attending the event as the chief guest.</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>2026-06-21T08:17:45.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposed budget burdens low-income individuals with higher taxes: CPD</news:title>
<news:keywords>CPD, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Budget 2026-27, Income Tax</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/dnbrunya1e</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/bo81vhyq/AN3935085329.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fernando Casal Bértoa</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/3oa2jkz6/AN3972085341.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fernando Casal Bértoa</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/qrddde3y/AN3911085323.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fernando Casal Bértoa</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/nljditg0/AN3915085325.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fernando Casal Bértoa</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/kerabfxh/AN3950085334.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fernando Casal Bértoa</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>2026-06-21T08:02:26.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A stable democracy requires tolerance and institutional forbearance
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Politics, Political Party, Interview, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/16tnhn1zxi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/pk00319p/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-20m10kadx2073216PatuakhaliDH180820260522Patuakhali-Road-pic-05-05-26-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Construction work on 55 bridges and seven roads in Patuakhali, has remained stalled for 22 months.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Road improvement works have stalled at various stages. In some locations, contractors have merely deposited brick chips on the road surface.</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>2026-06-21T07:49:03.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contractor absconding, work on 55 bridges, 7 roads held up for 22 months</news:title>
<news:keywords>city</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dvhxbaaysi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/0kwovkoi/prothomalo-bangla2024-12-02ifamyps1Dangue.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mosquito.</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>2026-06-21T07:22:56.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dengue cases rising, patients detected in 58 districts, Barishal worst affected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health Ministry, DGHS, Health Services, Barishal, Public Health, Dengue, Exclusive, Health Card</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/18eg4plzkj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/pzpdcs7w/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-21ji1gv2xsimage001-9.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T07:20:51.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Primary school music teacher crisis: How govt plans to move forward</news:title>
<news:keywords>School, Music, Teacher, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon, Primary education</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/vyrnev6q7z</loc>
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<image:caption>A cargo vessel anchored in front of the Angtihara Customs Station, adjacent to the Sundarbans in Koyra upazila of Khulna. Pirate attacks have recently been reported along this river route. Photo taken recently.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The cargo vessel MD Abdul Hakim-1, which came under attack by pirates.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-08/mmtu6ze2/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-07zd527b6gBagerhatDH069420260607Bagerhat20260607195841.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bullet marks on the vessel's window.</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>2026-06-21T07:13:50.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Crew held hostage on lower deck, pirates tried to breach master bridge'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Robbery, Pirates, Ship, Sundarbans, Khulna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/9m3xih78d7</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-21/89etgjow/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-21-at-12.13.04.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T06:49:03.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crime remains unchecked in Dhaka, little efforts visible</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Dhaka, Crime, Robbery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/b6qm53rozp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-29/75cin406/785380-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance deliver a commencement address for the 2026 class of the US Air Force Academy</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>2026-06-21T06:47:22.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-US attack on Iran, Switzerland, Talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/ght5hdxdqp</loc>
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<image:caption>Japan's midfielder #14 Junya Ito watches the ball reaching the goal after beating Tunisia's goalkeeper #16 Aymen Dahmen to score his team third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Tunisia and Japan at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on 20 June, 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>2026-06-21T06:25:56.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Japan, Tunisia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/p4jwuw2ndi</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting on 20 June, 2026, at the prime minister’s office with leading industrialists and business leaders of the country.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting on 20 June, 2026, at the prime minister’s office with leading industrialists and business leaders of the country.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T05:27:41.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prime minister seeks investment in closed factories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Investment, Economy, Employment</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ecuador v Curacao - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US - 20 June, 2026 Curacao's Eloy Room in action as he makes a save.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ecuador v Curacao - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US- 20 June, 2026 Curacao's Eloy Room celebrates while holding up a t-shirt after the match.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ecuador v Curacao - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US - 20 June, 2026 Curacao's Eloy Room applauds their fans after the match.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ecuador v Curacao - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US - 20 June, 2026 Curacao's Eloy Room in action as he makes a save from Ecuador's Gonzalo Plata.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T05:17:47.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fifteen saves, one point: Room leads Curacao to World Cup history</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, World Cup, Football, History</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ltyfhbvs0g</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-21T04:08:17.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM set to embark on maiden overseas tour with Malaysia visit today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Foreign tour, Foreign relation, Malaysia, China</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/flh70f8f16</loc>
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<image:caption>Flags of US, Iran</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>2026-06-21T03:39:57.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>USA, Iran, Ceasefire, Talks, Middle East War</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>ACC</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>2026-06-21T03:14:03.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Corruption complaints arrive daily, but investigations and cases at a standstill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anti Corruption Commission, ACC, Corruption, Investigation, Case, BNP Government</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ecuador v Curacao - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 20, 2026 Curacao fans celebrate after the match</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>2026-06-21T02:13:49.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Curacao win maiden World Cup point in 0-0 draw with Ecuador</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Ecuador</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil Training - Columbia Park Training Facility, Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. - June 3, 2026 Brazil's Raphinha during training</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T23:22:11.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil's Raphinha to have 'intensive treatment' on thigh injury</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/pkqtcio7fy</loc>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ecuador v Curacao - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 20, 2026 Curacao's Jeremy Antonisse with teammate on the pitch before the match</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T23:19:58.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milan defender Estupinan to start for Ecuador against Curacao</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Ecuador</news:keywords>
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