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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman declares Bogura municipality as the country’s 13th city corporation by unveiling its plaque at the municipal building in Bogura on 20 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>PM announces Bogura as country’s 13th city corporation</news:title>
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<image:caption>Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium, Maxime Prévot, in Brussels today, Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Khalilur Rahman meets Belgium Foreign Minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>Driver waiting 12 hours for fuel in Mohammadpur</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Talukdar Filling Station—revealed a small placard hanging in front of the cash counter stating, “Fuel will arrive after 6:00 pm.”</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Most drivers in the queue fell asleep while waiting for the fuel</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon speaks at a press conference on the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations in Dhaka on 20 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Edu minister wants to hold next SSC exams in Dec</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh's Nahid Rana (3L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Henry Nicholls during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on April 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Incredible Nahid fifer dismisses New Zealand for 198</news:title>
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<image:caption>Flags of the European Union and Bangladesh.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bangladesh, EU to sign PCA in Brussels Monday</news:title>
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<image:caption>Energypac Engineering Limited successfully showcased its latest power technologies</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Energypac Engineering Limited successfully showcased its latest power technologies</image:caption>
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<news:title>Energypac showcases next-generation transformers, sustainable power solutions</news:title>
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<image:caption>Public transport in Dhaka city is still largely bus-dependent</image:caption>
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<news:title>When diesel prices fell, bus fares didn't, now how justified is a hike?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:35:06.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhaka looks for regional breakthrough after achieving peace at home: Khalilur Rahman</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mukul Hossain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:20:03.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Awami League leader taken into custody after BNP leader shot</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ryze has integrated multiple leading AI models, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek and Gemini</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ryze brings together ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini in one place</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at the Bogura District and Sessions Judge Court while inaugurating e-bail bond system and facilities on 20 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T09:02:39.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Accountable, democratic govt established through people’s direct votes: PM</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka hosted a reception marking the 18th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kosovo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:54:33.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kosovo national day celebrated in Dhaka with calls for deeper ties</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/b89j1pemgf</loc>
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<image:caption>Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish at Coachella.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish at Coachella.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish at Coachella.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:42:47.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Billie Eilish joins Justin Bieber on stage, gets 'One Less Lonely Girl' serenade</news:title>
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<image:caption>Debapriya Bhattacharya addresses at the 9th SANEM Annual Economists' Conference (9SAEC) on 19 April, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:03:42.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh’s reform journey marked by missed opportunities and institutional failures.: Debapriya</news:title>
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<image:caption>BNP logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:36:59.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNP announces names of nominated candidates for reserved women’s seats</news:title>
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<image:caption>Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain inaugurated the campaign at Little Angel Seminary at Zinda Park in Narayanganj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:32:09.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign begins, who will get it</news:title>
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<image:caption>Iran executed two men on Monday convicted of having links to Israel's spy agency, the judiciary said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T06:57:46.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran executes two men convicted of links to Israel's spy agency</news:title>
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<image:caption>An SSC candidate glances through the pages of a book at the last moment while riding a motorcycle with a guardian.</image:caption>
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<news:title>SSC examinations 2026 begin tomorrow, candidates must follow 14 guidelines</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan flips the coin as New Zealand captain Tom Latham looks on</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pacer Rubel Hossain has been given farewell as he retires from international cricket on 15 April</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:39:51.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Zealand opt to bat again as Bangladesh face another chase</news:title>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:33:00.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France summon Elon Musk over X probe</news:title>
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<image:caption>Spending hours in line for fuel, a man lies on his motorcycle and takes a nap while waiting in Asad Gate area of Dhaka on 17 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:15:29.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transport costs for goods are rising</news:title>
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<image:caption>MT Golden Horizon arrived at the port on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:13:20.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 tankers dock in 20 days; fuel pressure yet to ease fully</news:title>
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<image:caption>Deputy commissioner of Bogura Md Toufiqur Rahman welcomed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman with flowers at the Bogura Circuit House.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T05:07:45.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reaches Bogura</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visits Bogura, marking milestone tour with development pledges and emotional homecoming.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T03:00:29.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tarique Rahman leaves for Bogura on his maiden visit as PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government, Bogura</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>This handout photo taken and provided by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on April 15, 2026 shows Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) welcoming Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir upon his arrival at the airport in Tehran.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:45:27.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran-Israel Conflict, Iran-Israel Ceasefire , Pakistan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/jnw9mpcu9s</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/1u5dntmi/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-167hf2z4e8EV.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>E-bikes</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>2026-04-20T02:43:41.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low-cost commuting: E-bikes gaining popularity in the city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, Motorbike, Motorcycle, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5o36xpt7fj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/xack529o/measless.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>As measles infections rise across the country, pressure is mounting on hospitals with an increasing number of child patients</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:35:11.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Measles testing falls short amid kit shortage, obscuring true scale of outbreak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Measles, Vaccination, Immunisation, Expanded Programme on Immunisation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/stw1dklnl7</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-06/ctnxpanq/Oil-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Long queue of cars and motorcycles at Khalek Service Centre, Darus Salam, Dhaka as people started panic buying of fuel for their vehicles</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>2026-04-20T02:30:03.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BPC has increased supply after fuel price hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Price Hike, Exclusive, Supply Chain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/dgv7rqo0mh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-01/eac4baca-8e0a-452a-bd86-a2c6dc20e96a/Brick_kilns.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chimneys spew out black fumes from the brick kilns, polluting the air. The picture was taken from Mollar Hat, South Keraniganj</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Smokes belch out of brick kiln chimneys at Patharghata, Munshiganj</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T02:23:09.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brick kilns and air pollution: Governance crisis, labour exploitation, missed industrial transition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Brick Kiln, Air Pollution, Dhaka, Good Governance</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/q6sw8tb2cn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/ah4kkgl7/Dinesh-Trivedi-01.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinesh Trivedi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/3hs9v2a7/Dinesh-Trivedi-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinesh Trivedi</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>2026-04-19T16:19:23.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India names former minister Dinesh Trivedi as next High Commissioner to Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh-India Relations, India, Indian High Commissioner, Diplomacy, BJP, Politics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/qgvz6mtf9m</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/0eqdq9s3/Nahid-Ncp-01.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCP Convener Nahid Islam welcomes the newly joined members of the party at the party’s temporary central office in Banglamotor, Dhaka on 19 APril 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/01fujdtr/Nahid-Ncp-02.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCP Convener Nahid Islam welcomes the newly joined members of the party at the party’s temporary central office in Banglamotor, Dhaka on 19 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>2026-04-19T15:21:49.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>44 from AB Party, UP Bangladesh and Anti-Discrimination Student Movement join NCP</news:title>
<news:keywords>National Citizen Party - NCP, Nahid Islam, Asif Mahmud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/j87ou19ztq</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/7rd4ityf/Rehman-and-Sobhan.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renowned economist Rehman Sobhan, chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), speaks as a special guest at the session titled ‘Illusion about Reforms: The Story of Bangladesh’ on the last day of the annual economist conference of the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19T15:08:19.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Loan defaulters have become part of political system: Rehman Sobhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Loan defaulter, Politics, Political Party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/dyvxiczuqs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/08/27/c52b9ad37d2380794f2ea8b10c066e91-Trump-2.jpg</image:loc>
<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>2026-04-19T13:25:46.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US delegation going to Pakistan Monday for Iran negotiations: Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>US, Talks, Iran, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/l6h43zd7rc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/600ugk7c/Amir-Khasru-Rashed-Al-Mahmud-Titumir.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Prime Minister’s adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir talk to the media at the office in the Ministry of Finance at the Secretariat on 19 April 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19T13:21:23.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel price hike not linked to IMF conditions: Finance Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Economy, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Finance Minister, Fuel Price, IMF Loan, IMF, Family Card</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/q3t0izz0dp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/fdeo5qsp/Rally-Islami-Bank-Consumers-Association.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Islami Bank Customers’ Coordination Council holds a human chain in Motijheel, Dhaka demanding the arrest of Saiful Alam, the recovery of allegedly laundered assets and the repeal of a controversial provision in the proposed Bank Resolution Act on 19 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>2026-04-19T12:33:21.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Counter-rally at Motijheel: Bank customers’ group demands arrest of S Alam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking Sector, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd, S Alam Group, Demonstration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2815y6f72g</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/n7rzece4/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-04sjeaxtpb093607CHATTOGRAMDH039620210825CHITTAGONGBISSOWRAV5.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>LPG cylinder</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>2026-04-19T11:11:40.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Price of 12kg LPG cylinder rises by Tk 212</news:title>
<news:keywords>LPG Cylinder, Gas Price, Price Hike, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/13hl1nl7pz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/u9hbjbi3/brac-image-59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRAC is providing direct support to strengthen livelihoods and improve productivity</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/xzqttzh6/brac-image-60.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRAC is providing direct support to strengthen livelihoods and improve productivity</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19T11:09:39.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRAC announces Tk 530m self-funded initiative for agriculture and social welfare</news:title>
<news:keywords>BRAC, Fund, Agriculture , Income</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/4p0ls1ebyc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/z91ez8cc/4.-Khagacori-Flower-Simul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishnachura stands out vividly amidst the greenery. College Gate, Khagrachhari, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A sunbird searches for nectar from kanchan flowers and insects as food. Hazaribagh, Rangamati, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/r8xcty55/2.-ManikgonjRiver.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bamboo fence has been erected in the Kaliganga River to create a fish enclosure, disrupting river navigation. Balirtek, Manikganj, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>It takes five to six months for the banana flower to turn into fruit and then ripen. Shilchhari Muk, Rangamati, 19 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/vrv8bd4i/4.-Khagacori-Flower-Simul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishnachura stands out vividly amidst the greenery. College Gate, Khagrachhari, 19 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/bfagi5wh/5.-KhulnaHorse.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A small pony roams down the roadside. Although this breed can work for long hours on minimal feed and suits rural life, it now faces neglect. Mostafa Mor, Khulna, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/zrsxv6qq/6.-KhulnaKor.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A driver transports a load of hay along the Khulna City Bypass Road. Although demand for hay remains throughout the year, it increases further before the monsoon season. Mostafa Mor, Khulna, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/ln9zfne8/7.-SylhetWomen-Worker.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the morning, two female tea workers head to the garden to pluck leaves. Lakkatura, Sylhet, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/qsbmgwmt/8.-SylhetBanana.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>As temperatures rise, the demand for bananas increases. A retailer arranges bananas purchased from the wholesale market for sale. Bandar Bazar, Sylhet, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/nes205wk/9.-KishorgonjDove.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two geese swim in the river with their goslings. Baribari, Kishoreganj, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/3rexux2e/10.-KishorgonjPaddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A farmer busy parboiling paddy beside his field. Bakulia Haor, Kishoreganj, 19 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/ew2qh4s0/11.-SylhetLebour.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Driven by the need for livelihood, male and female labourers start their day early. Shahjalal Upashahar, Sylhet, 19 April.</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>2026-04-19T11:08:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (19 April 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/roundtable/x3przvs6s0</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/jyvjpe9j/trafficking-and-roundtable.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the roundtable meeting (from left) Khan Md. Reza-un-Nabi, Arif Hossain Chowdhury, Md. Hafiz Ahmed, and Shariful Islam. Yesterday at an esteemed hotel in Sylhet,</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/0vbfbhu8/Roundtable-on-trafficking.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Participants of the roundtable meeting titled ''Dream or Death Voyage? Our Responsibilities'',</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19T10:33:56.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Say no to risky sea migration'</news:title>
<news:keywords>roundtable</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/jkvl47eq06</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/hhq34mvb/ImageEnglish.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Toffee to livestream Bangladeshi matches</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19T09:43:49.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toffee to livestream 14 Bangladesh matches vs NZ, Pakistan &amp; Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, OTT, Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/s0nj8vwh1l</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/jbdh657i/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-18kfvrviynIMG-20260211-WA0033.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several corporate organisations in Bangladesh regularly offer opportunities for fresh graduates</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19T09:42:02.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 organisations offer jobs to those without prior experience, salary exceeds Tk 50,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>Job, Salary, Leadership, Job Market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/ougojxcchf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/l6stp9hx/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-19ol9ixur3WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-19-at-11.46.55-AM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh with their daughter Dua.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/wzd8797t/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-195y6w1xmndeepikapadukone1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deepika Padukone share this image on Instagram.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/qsy32o50/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-19l5qcmvw0deepikapadukone2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh with their daughter Dua.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19T09:23:54.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh announce second pregnancy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Pregnancy, Bollywood</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/emprj1cv53</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/zcycdvyw/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17b1u98tjf062038KHULNADH063020260409KHULNA-PUKUR-2.JPG.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>One by one, the ponds of Khulna city have been filled. Those that remain are also in a precarious condition. Due to waste and water hyacinth, many ponds have turned into mosquito breeding grounds. Recently, in a pond at Pakistani Camp no. 3 in Khalishpur of the city,</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/5v8332hx/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17kf2znzxn062041KHULNADH063020260409KHULNAPUKUR10JPG.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A large pond once stood on the site of the United Nations Shishu Park next to Royal Mor in Khulna city. It is now only a memory. The photograph was taken recently.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/meq7b1vn/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17t24unhfp062030KHULNADH063020260409KHULNA-PUKUR-6.JPG.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pond adjacent to the Bangladesh Television sub-centre in Khulna city has long remained abandoned. People used to bathe there in the past.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/bpeeh2t8/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-171v7xug12KHULNADH063020260409KHULNA-PUKUR-7.JPG.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pond behind Building no. 1 in the Housing Tin Tola area of Khulna city is filled with water hyacinth.</image:caption>
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