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<news:title>Gold prices rise by Tk 2,216 per bhori</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kaisar Rizvi Quraishi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aksadud Zaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T09:27:50.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘You all took Tk 12.8 million’: Police officer implicated by that audio</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman answers to questions in the Prime Minister’s Question Time (PMQT) in Parliament on 15 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Govt has plans to explore alternative labour markets, PM tells parliament</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announces Fifth Primary Education Development Programme to begin from 1 July in Jatiya Sangsad.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Fifth Primary Education Development Programme’ to begin 1 July, PM tells JS</news:title>
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<image:caption>Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo answers to a starred question in the Jatiya Sangsad on 15 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T07:50:31.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt takes multiple steps to combat climate change impacts: Abdul Awal Mintoo</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T07:36:46.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM meets business leaders, seeks to revitalise agriculture sector in northern districts</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/kyo2noeveq</loc>
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<image:caption>A ship near the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T07:33:25.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US blockade on Iran applies to ships of all nations: CENTCOM</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wna6cqtsyi</loc>
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<image:caption>Authorities recovered around 5,500 litres of fuel oil hidden inside a house in Middle Kadra village of Senbag upazila in Noakhali on Tuesday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:title>5,500 litres of fuel oil found stored in house, one fined</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/4bv1tke0xd</loc>
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<image:caption>A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on 13 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T06:06:22.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: Tracker</news:title>
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<image:caption>Leaders and activists of the anti-discrimination student movement blocked the Dhaka–Chattogram highway for one hour from 11:00 am on 14 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T05:59:48.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-discrimination leader arrested in Cumilla, protesters block highway</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/zuadplpo7j</loc>
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<image:caption>Hasnat Abdullah paid a courtesy visit on former Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation, Mohammad Manzur Alam. On Tuesday afternoon Katoli area of Chattogram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T05:37:05.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hasnat Abdullah faces question after visiting Manzur Alam’s Chattogram residence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hasnat Abdullah, National Citizen Party - NCP, Chattogram, Awami League</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/832lyd0riw</loc>
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<image:caption>Premium gasoline prices above $6 per gallon and diesel fuel prices above $7 a gallon are displayed outside of a Shell gas station in West Hollywood, California on 14 April, 2026. The US Treasury Department said on 14 April that it does not plan to renew a temporary easing of sanctions on Iranian oil that aimed to ease war-related supply shocks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T05:21:09.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Treasury says not renewing temporary Iran oil sanction easing</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/q4j0jh8bmy</loc>
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<image:caption>Saidul’s parents break down in tears after finding their son, who had gone missing five years ago. Beside them is his younger brother Minhaj. The photo was taken in the Purana Paltan area of the capital on Tuesday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Saidul used to roam the streets collecting bottles for a living. The photo was taken in the Purana Paltan area of the capital on 10 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Saidul’s father, Mostafa Kamal, shows an old photo of his son with family members. He displayed the photo while on his way to meet his son, sitting in an auto-rickshaw in the morning of 14 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>After completing legal procedures, child Saidul was handed over to his parents. The photo was taken at Paltan Model Police Station in the afternoon of 14 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Before leaving with his parents, Saidul bids farewell to his friends. The photo was taken in the Purana Paltan area on 14 April 2026 afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T05:10:04.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Child finds his mother after 5 years on the streets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Facebook Status, Street Children, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/l5lck8tl8v</loc>
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<image:caption>Mild heatwave is sweeping through parts of Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T03:40:58.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave affects parts of Bangladesh, likely to spread further today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Heatwave, Pohela Boishakh, Weather Forecast , Weather, Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Pabna</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/72mxm9r1f2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/jk5ktj2i/Hormuz-USA-Saudi-Arabia-Iran.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T03:14:24.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Saudi Arabia is siding with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, USA, Diplomacy, Middle East War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/tcxg2ir7e0</loc>
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<image:caption>Atletico Madrid’s Spanish defender #24 Robin Le Normand (C) vies for the ball with Barcelona’s Spanish defender #18 Gerard Martin during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on 14 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T03:00:53.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, UEFA Champions League, Lamine Yamal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/lqq35gcg42</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</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>2026-04-15T02:54:18.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump, USA, Diplomacy, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/619tw6wjws</loc>
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<image:caption>Migrants are seen on a capsizing boat</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T02:27:55.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshis among about 250 people feared missing as boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Boat Capsize, Bangladeshi, Rohingya</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/zl0uw657ly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/z9jt8mbs/Dollar.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15T02:12:19.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt seeks urgent $3b loan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, BNP Government, loan, World Bank, IMF Loan, ADB, Excavation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/zs0x8kwxkt</loc>
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<image:caption>International Cricket Council (ICC) logo</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T15:36:24.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wisden criticses Indian political interference in world cricket</news:title>
<news:keywords>ICC, India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/d5rbr4tj5r</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/5wqzwwk2/Pump.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A line of cars on one side, motorcycles on the other at a filling station for fuel. This is the scene at Asad Gate in the capital on Tuesday morning.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Driver Abdur Rahman has been waiting for five hours to get fuel at Asad Gate's Talukdar Filling Station. The scene at Zia Udyan in the capital was captured at 3 pm today.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/loyk91up/pump-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fuel is being dispensed at Asad Gate’s Talukdar Filling Station in the capital on Tuesday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The line of motorcycles waiting for fuel from the filling station in the Asad Gate area of the capital extends beyond the Town Hall area of Mohammadpur on Tuesday morning.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T14:20:07.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abdur Rahman waits for 5 hrs at 7th pump after visiting 6 in Dhaka-Savar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Motorbike, Suffering</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/y8nkb0qnzg</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/4j4v76sa/469653-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout photograph taken on 11 April, 2026 and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office shows Pakistan's Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (R), Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2R), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (3R) during their meeting with Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (4L) and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2L) prior to the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T13:24:43.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade</news:title>
<news:keywords>US, Iran, Middle East War, Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/gc2w7wy5j6</loc>
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<image:caption>Children dress up in various costumes for the ''Dress as You Like'' competition.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An excited child at the festival.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Along with songs, children artistes perform dances.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/ch287rai/Boishakh-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Various arrangements at the festival captivate the children.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/mgvhutfu/Boishakh-4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A visitor looks at earrings at a stall in the festival premises.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/zjs8k1lr/Boishakh-5.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>An artisan is making a fishing ‘polo’ sitting in the festival grounds.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/uhcq2cb2/Boishakh-6.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Guests with the winners of various competitions.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Moments of Boishakhi festival throughout the day</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/ny1e0z71fp</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image of a Farmer's card.</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>2026-04-14T12:16:15.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visa powers Bangladesh’s Farmers Card to advance financial inclusion and digitisation of the economy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Farmer Card, visa, BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/c6l5kvaa43</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/lns08072/accident.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wails of grief fill the homes of farm workers after news of the fatal accident. This morning in Bhaigor village of Jotbani union, Birampur upazila, Dinajpur.</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>2026-04-14T12:06:48.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All four killed in the accident were the sole earners of their families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Road accident, Cumilla, Death</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2eaivfczaf</loc>
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<image:caption>Long queues of motorcycles wait for fuel in front of a filling station in Bijoy Sarani area of Dhaka on 9 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>2026-04-14T11:32:35.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Octane stock on the rise, but sufferings intensify due to supply shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Middle East War, Octane</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vndkfba9s1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/tpcw30yp/eastern-refinery.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eastern Refinery located in Patenga, Chattogram</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>2026-04-14T10:53:42.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil reserves run low, pace of production slows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diesel, Petrol, Octane, Fuel, Import</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/irp8xcsuxi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/hkl3wmjn/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-141bsewnabWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-14.17.40.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The vessel ‘MT Great Princess’ has brought 12,000 tonnes of jet fuel.</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>2026-04-14T10:19:30.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One vessel brings jet fuel, two more on the way with diesel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Energy, Oil, Chattogram Port</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/u4s4kw95n6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/83r6swir/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra01.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/0p4h2mjz/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The procession featured five main motifs: a rooster, an elephant, a dove, a dotara (string instrument), and a horse.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/kq334h9k/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People from all walks of life joined the procession holding hand-painted Patchitra (scroll paintings).</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/vh2n67no/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-149nlkt2ldWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-12.50.59.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Manipuri woman in traditional attire took part in the procession.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/9qvben35/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra04.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the ethnic minority community joined in with their own cultural traditions.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/stonsy5a/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra05.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>They performed Lathikhela (stick-fighting) displays during the procession.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/nitw3263/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra06.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Participants also brought traditional fishing equipment in the procession.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/k54w7546/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra07.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This year’s theme of the procession was ‘Harmony of the new year, revival of democracy’.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/w7l3vbcg/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra08.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A call to end war was voiced during the procession.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/asz820cw/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra09.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some people brought the national flag in the procession.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/l6jv134u/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police officers were seen riding on horseback during the procession.</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>2026-04-14T09:02:28.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In photos: ‘Boishakhi Shobha Jatra’ at Charukola</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pohela Boishakh, New Year, Celebration, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Photo Story</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/0gnmtinax7</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/c5hz8r0t/486825-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian women walk past a residential building destroyed in a US-Israeli airstrike, in Tehran on 13 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/9zhwqwzm/472513-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of their meeting on Iran amid the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 11 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/9zhwqwzm/472513-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of their meeting on Iran amid the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 11 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>2026-04-14T08:01:19.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan working to set second round of US, Iran talks: Sources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ceasefire, Peace, Israel-US attack on Iran, Nuclear Weapon, Iran-Israel Ceasefire </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/bu10salie9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/h7pmjw6f/chorki-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the premier of Cha Gorom, EU Ambassador Michael Miller ( extreme right), Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro (extreme left) and others including cast of the moCollectedvie</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/qeyh5nw4/chorki-4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The movie poster</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/k3rncgo0/chorki-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the premier</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/ed6ol35o/chorki-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the premier</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/alev21c22m</loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:title>Layoffs in tech sector: Is AI responsible?</news:title>
<news:keywords>AI, Artificial intelligence, Video</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/svrm8jji8m</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/ur5xu6qe/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-149t2ilva9TangailDH056720260414IMG20260414123131.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman hands over farmer cards and saplings to farmers in Tangail on 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>2026-04-14T07:37:15.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prime Minister inaugurates distribution of farmer cards in Tangail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Farmer Card, Tangail</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m1r4orzxoe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/8vk4yicm/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14r12brleiImage.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Participants from all walks of life, including Dhaka University teachers and students, joined the procession that came out from in front of the Faculty of Fine Arts.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/8ialtb5c/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14gpdmrg935ad078b8-9b41-4be5-b482-0602e36041e0.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>This year’s Shovajatra theme is “Harmony of the New Year, resurgence of democracy.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/yrh8xeng/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14xoyrchj6Image.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security arrangements were taken around the procession.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T07:20:48.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boishakhi Shobha Jatra ends with message of democratic resurgence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pohela Boishakh, Celebration, Democracy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/e56ij7ommu</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhayanaut president Sarwar Ali speaks at the Ramna Batamul of the capital on 14 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T05:55:42.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Let everyone sing without fear, let Bengalis live free of fear: Chhayanaut president</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pohela Boishakh, Chhayanaut, Ramna Park, Celebration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/hj8dq52re7</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhayanaut’s central theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Chitto Jetha Bhoyshunno, Uccho Jetha Shir (Where the mind is without fear, where the head is held high)’.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/vgv1at6j/Chayanot-1.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhayanaut’s central theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Chitto Jetha Bhoyshunno, Uccho Jetha Shir (Where the mind is without fear, where the head is held high)’.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/66ejba28/Chayanot-2.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performances by artistes at Chhayanaut’s new year celebration at the Ramna Batamul.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/35vp13pl/Chayanot-3.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme has been arranged with 22 songs.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/dkunz1w7/Chayanot-4.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 200 artistes took part in the programme.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/vqozhz5g/Chayanot-5.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child attended the event with a guardian, dressed in Boishakhi attire.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/m8yow6oa/Chayanot-06.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Audience is enjoying the programme.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/bqhzqkkl/Chayanot-07.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children also came to attend the event with their guardians.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/rzzdotpk/Chayanot-08.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child at the event in Boishakhi attire.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/euavdjzz/Chayanot-09.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A message of world peace at the Bengali new year celebration.</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>2026-04-14T04:16:55.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In photos: Chhayanaut’s Bengali new year celebration at Ramna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pohela Boishakh, Chhayanaut, Celebration, New Year, Festival, Ramna Park, Photo Story</news:keywords>
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</url>
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<image:caption>The procession that came out from in front of the Faculty of Fine Arts saw participation from people of all walks of life, including teachers and students of Dhaka University.</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>2026-04-14T04:04:01.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Boishakhi Shovajatra' sets off from Fine Arts faculty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pohela Boishakh, Dhaka University</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>The accident-hit truck</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<image:caption>A billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran, Iran, 13 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>2026-04-14T02:30:09.175Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Bank Loot, Act, Corruption</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/ldgnqtw45w</loc>
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<image:caption>Map of Bangladesh</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>2026-04-14T02:29:26.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why is Bangladesh so divided?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh, Politics, BNP, National Citizen Party - NCP, Liberation War, History</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yesh18ozif</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/a7pxwhih/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-13rj2qsnn1Capture.avif</image:loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-14T02:22:40.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Folk music-theatre: Folk cultural practices are shrinking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Folk song, Pohela Boishakh, Religion, Culture</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wv751hcp9f</loc>
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<image:caption>Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026. The photo is taken about the preparations at Shahbagh, Dhaka on 13 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026. The photo is taken about the preparations at Shahbagh, Dhaka on 13 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/h3gctjde/Shubho-Nabo-Barsho-1433-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026. The photo is taken about the preparations at Shahbagh, Dhaka on 13 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/xzy5c208/Shubho-Nabo-Barsho-1433-4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026. The photo is taken about the preparations at Shahbagh, Dhaka on 13 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/2y6fyxi4/Shubho-Nabo-Barsho-1433-5.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artistes perform celebrating Chaitra Sankranti, the last day of Bengali calender at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka on 13 April 2026. The Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 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>2026-04-13T17:06:51.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nation set to celebrate Pohela Boishakh Tuesday</news:title>
<news:keywords>New Year, Pohela Boishakh, Festival</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/7alm3sfbys</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/goyg9deg/Opposition-Shafiqur-Rahman.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addresses a seminar, “Government against the referendum verdict: The nation at a crossroads”, organised by the 11-party alliance at the Muktijoddha Hall auditorium of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Kakrail, Dhaka on 13 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/qpphedld/Opposition-Nahid-Islam.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition Chief Whip and NCP Convener Nahid Islam addresses a seminar, “Government against the referendum verdict: The nation at a crossroads”, organised by the 11-party alliance at the Muktijoddha Hall auditorium of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Kakrail, Dhaka on 13 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/68d6gr1n/Opposition-Mamunul-Haque.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Mamunul Haque addresses a seminar, “Government against the referendum verdict: The nation at a crossroads”, organised by the 11-party alliance at the Muktijoddha Hall auditorium of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Kakrail, Dhaka on 13 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>2026-04-13T16:51:57.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition movement has already begun, will return home with success: Shafiqur Rahman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opposition in Parliament, Jamaat Ameer, Opposition, 13th Parliament, BNP Government, BNP, Nahid Islam, Shafiqur Rahman, Mamunul Haque, Constitution, Referendum, Reform</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/dr23hv59nc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/2qdeqwf3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-135eniyqxyRajshahiDH109220260413IMG2026041314491501.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police removes a motorcyclist, who is caught taking fuel multiple times through the ‘Fuel Management’ app at M/S Afrin Filling Station in Bospara of Rajshahi city on 13 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>2026-04-13T15:35:36.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel sold via app, many bikers ‘caught’ trying to buy again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Rajshahi, Oil Price</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/s2vcopi1zr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-11/6e5a7334-542a-4a21-b013-6530749df123/TIB_Thumb.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>TIB</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>2026-04-13T15:16:37.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Move to rehabilitate bank looters self-defeating: TIB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking Sector, Bangladesh Bank, Bangladesh Bank Governor, TIB</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/o6rho5gkk3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/1usbdjus/Reform.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/udx1xreb/Refore-BNP.jpeg</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>2026-04-13T15:04:45.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Politics and reform: Procedural crisis versus deficit of trust</news:title>
<news:keywords>State Reform, Reform, Constitution, BNP Government, Politics, Ordinance, 13th Parliament</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/nn2tft1ky7</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/aaycuxi8/son.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Symbolic image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/xrokydfh/Deceased-Hasib.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deceased Hasib Mridha</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/wd7mq8u2/Labonchora-thana.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labanchara Police Station, Khulna</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/k2hw5fmx/Sohel-the-murderer.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Md Sohel arrested on murder charges</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>2026-04-13T15:00:51.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents search for son unknowingly with killer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Killing, Police, PBI, Investigation, Court, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/jczx482xtk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/4xeqpdcp/anu.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anu Muhmmad</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>2026-04-13T12:37:18.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mob violence: Imposing no punishment implies support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mob Justice, Government, Law and order, Violence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8jj3d6urwt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/mqghmbrh/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-31ftyvb5okgazipurdh061520260331img-20260331-wa0010.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo shows children infected with measles and measles-like symptoms at a hospital.</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>2026-04-13T12:32:00.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7 more children die of measles and measles symptoms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Measles, Death, DGHS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/5lh33wmopd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/tq1e2nci/Loan-and-default.avif</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:59:28.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banking sector: Why is there no escape from the cycle of defaulted loans?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Loan Default, Economy, Bank Loot, Corruption, Pohela Boishakh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/d15scg0oqm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/cnpwy2ul/Image-7.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:54:07.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport announces ‘Esho He Baishakh’ carnival and culinary fest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hotel, Pohela Boishakh, Corporate news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/fhi6tod1hy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/z03k4uu3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12gcwz5frdpexels-karola-g-8005508.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Practise listening English for 10 minutes every day.</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>2026-04-13T11:49:11.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IELTS and TOEFL preparation: How to improve your English pronunciation</news:title>
<news:keywords>IELTS, TOEFL, English, Language Learning, Tips</news:keywords>
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