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<image:caption>Prime Minister’s Adviser and spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Mahdi Amin on 17 August 2026 speaks at an interaction organised by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dhaka to mark 180 days since the government assumed office</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Speakers at an interaction organised by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dhaka to mark 180 days of the government on 17 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Speakers at an interaction organised by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dhaka to mark 180 days of the government on 17 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Betna river in the Kazirber-Islampur area of Sharsha upazila, Jashore, recently.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Mukteshwari river in the Taker Ghat area of Monirampur upazila, Jashore, recently.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Bhairab river at Hatianatala Bazar in Jashore Sadar upazila recently.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Betna river in the Gatipara area of Sharsha upazila, Jashore, recently.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Bhairab river in the Daitala area of Jashore Sadar upazila recently.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Bhairab river in the Rajarhat area of Jashore Sadar upazila recently.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Sri river in Nehalpur of Monirampur upazila, Jashore, recently.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Faulty designs leave future of eight bridges in Jashore uncertain</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque was arrested by police on July 24 last year.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed briefs journalists after a meeting at the Ministry of Finance at the Secretariat on 17 August 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Law and order has visibly improved in past 6 months: Home Minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Bank</image:caption>
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<news:title>S Alam’s SS Power gets special permission to open LCs</news:title>
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<image:caption>Flags of Bangladesh and India</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian business delegation arrives in Dhaka today</news:title>
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<image:caption>A clash between activists of Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Dal in front of the provost’s office at Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall late Sunday night on 16 August.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A clash between activists of Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Dal in front of the provost’s office at Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall late Sunday night on 16 August.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Clashes break out between Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Dal over confining and rescuing DU provost</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tom Holland in a scene of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Poster of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A scene of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cast members of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T10:30:43.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spider-Man swings high for third weekend in the box office</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/8dbxefdlnr</loc>
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<image:caption>JICA and the Government of Bangladesh has signed a Grant Agreemen for the 2026 JDS programme on 17 August.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T10:18:22.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh, JICA sign Grant Agreement on JDS Scholarships for 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/lu042dsk1o</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks in parliament</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BNP MPs taking the oath as members of parliament on 17 February 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T10:06:27.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What the people gained in new govt's first 6 months</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3cwqjjxt7n</loc>
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<image:caption>Freshly harvested greens are carefully tied into bundles for the market. Manikchharimukh, Rangamati, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raindrops glisten upon fresh green leaves. Shukarchhari, Rangamati, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A lone bird rests quietly on a branch. New Zealand Para, Khagrachhari, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Freshly harvested greens are carefully tied into bundles for the market. Manikchharimukh, Rangamati, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nets stretch across the canal, cast in hope of a catch. Chinamura, Daudkandi, Comilla, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Clearing away the blanket of water hyacinths to make way for fishing. Line Bil Pabla, Dumuria, Khulna, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A lively flock of geese glides gently into the water. Antehori, Moulvibazar, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A bird finds a moment of rest atop a weathered bamboo post. Chechuapara village, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Casting a line in a monsoon-swollen field, embracing the quiet rhythm of fishing. Shahnagar village, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:53:00.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (17 August 2026)</news:title>
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<image:caption>PMO publishes an e-book titled “180 Days of the People’s Government” that outlines the government’s activities during its first 180 days</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:50:57.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>9th pay scale: Govt employees’ basic pay to rise by up to 100pc</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/c93qd4nwsw</loc>
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<image:caption>Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on 6 July, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on 6 July, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:44:38.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cristiano Ronaldo: 'This is probably my last year'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Australian coach Andrew McDonald (C) speaks with player Cameron Green (R) on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 16 August 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:33:14.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia ‘let standards slip’ in shock Bangladesh loss: Coach Andrew McDonald</news:title>
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<image:caption>Origami white cranes decorating Liberation War Museum. These are made by the school children in Bangladesh.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Doves fly over the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in western Japan on 6 August 2015 during a memorial ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:32:08.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hiroshima Day and the story of a thousand paper cranes</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hasan Mahmud celebrates the wicket of Australia's Jake Weatherald in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne walks off after being bowled on the third day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 15 August 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:25:45.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Axe hangs over Australian batters after Darwin ‘disaster’</news:title>
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<image:caption>U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration created on 10 April 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T09:23:11.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US to tell dozens of partner countries to pick sides in AI race with China</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Students try to check their SSC results on mobile phones. Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka, 10 August, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T08:52:27.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSC answer script challenge applications end today, how to apply</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mahdi Amin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T08:39:33.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahdi Amin details 6 months' activities, including economic reforms and pay scale formulation</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Many aspiring migrants are losing their lives while attempting the risky journey to Europe across the Mediterranean.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T08:08:15.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boat drifted in the Mediterranean for 10 days, leaving 10 people dead</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/zafgsien/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-13.58.48-1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-09/mof8toje/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-20927xu8nmBNPlogo.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BNP logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T08:02:44.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is BNP becoming part of the government?</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/3z6l1g3d8r</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/zom8ackm/Aus-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Australian team may face a fine along with the defeat .</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/ruhb2ayh/Aus-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Such a defeat will not easily heal</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/dfhwzuuw/Aus-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladeshi fans witnessed a historic victory.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T07:27:32.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia face fine of Tk 3.8m following their defeat against Bangladesh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/bpl3m286d7</loc>
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<image:caption>Patients received treatment under an emergency tent following aftershocks in the wake of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, at the Santo Gabriel Kewapante Hospital in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, on 17 August, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:54:50.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/z108sxd7kp</loc>
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<image:caption>Pension</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/lyoa97km/prothomalo-english2026-05-31za80irgrWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-31-at-16.40.14.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:54:00.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teachers finally receive retirement benefits after long waits</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/sx7u15urh5</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/3roeusl5/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17jsfzni8o76415c02-3abd-49f8-94c9-7d76197d5a1e-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A shuttle train from Battali station remains stranded at Sholoshahar station. Photo taken around 8:00 am on 17 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T05:36:15.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water on tracks leaves 2 shuttle trains stranded en route to Chittagong University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chittagong University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/zygjme6r40</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/0v0mk2hi/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16dvjsa3aaC-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh’s cricketers pose for a photo with the coaching staff after defeating Australia.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/9s759jbw/Miraz-Starc.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran Mitchell Starc lost his temper and sledged Mehidy Hasan Miraz</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/nma1oqvj/10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh’s four best performers in the Darwin Test.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:06:43.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What Bangladesh’s win in Darwin means beyond cricket</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/hmsghndlmf</loc>
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<image:caption>The Brahmaputra River is failing to regain its vitality because its source channel has not been dredged. The photo was taken from the Jute Warehouse Bridge in Mymensingh city on 7 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/jaj17yrn/ছবি-এক.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Banar River in Trishal, Mymensingh, has been narrowing over the years. At times, white, pink or black wastewater from industrial plants is discharged into the river. The photo was taken on 26 March.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The milky-white water of the Banar River in Trishal, Mymensingh, has coated the grass along its banks. The photo was taken on 26 March.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:17:48.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rivers in Mymensingh division devastated by pollution and encroachment</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/1lav2p7dxu</loc>
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<image:caption>Firefighters and emergency workers at the scene of a deadly accident, where a Polish bus carrying tourists veered off the motorway and overturned, near Mezokeresztes, Hungary, in this handout image released on 16 August, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:17:33.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ql1wbdv5ui</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:17:17.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6e5ig0dpsv</loc>
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<image:caption>Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard and Recycling Factory, 14 August.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:16:56.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>9 workers die at Sitakunda: Ship declared ‘safe’ by 6 agencies</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:11:11.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New pay scale for govt employees at final stage, announcement anytime: PM’s Principal Secy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pay Scale, BNP Government, Government Employees</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/st0wy1g0co</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/72kxeuwc/paraquat.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prothom Alo illustration</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/vn063y3f/abul_faiz.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Professor Md Abul Faiz, president of the Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/78es1n6r/epc.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pesticides are being sprayed on farmland in Moulvibazar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:01:43.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banned in 77 countries, paraquat is spreading across Bangladesh</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/xky0roo6/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-167l780jc86d627a7a-3b06-4d7a-9255-273ee047d7cf.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Antara Bandyopadhyay</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/rxj1vng1/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16k14wyrhymeantarabanerjee167948654030640776387214536721269273702.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Antara Bandyopadhyay</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/pw0uhmzt/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16zig1lsemmeantarabanerjee176850930538108547218591571421269273702.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Antara Bandyopadhyay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:01:05.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actress Antara arrested</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/o4le3hugn7</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/cfkxblh7/Amir-Khasru-Mahmud-Chowdhury.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury addresses as the chief guest at an event organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) at Hotel InterContinental, Dhaka on 16 August 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:33:07.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy crisis will take 2 years to resolve: Finance Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy Crisis, Gas Supply, Gas Exploration, Gas Price, Electricity, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Finance Minister</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/3pz5d6uge8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/bwbwm3ih/Geopolics-in-Bangladesh.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:06:31.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China, India and US: Bangladesh's geopolitical risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Geopolitics, Bangladesh, China, India, US, National Security, Security risk, Trade, Labour</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/1sd17nsvko</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/ufijfwrg/9prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1694n9mlt29Cumillaboat.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of young people are thoroughly enjoying a launch journey along the river route. Khirai River, Khamarpara, Daudkandi, Comilla, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/agoax9n1/1prothomalo-bangla2026-08-163azqm3hx1Manikgonjflower.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water lilies bloom in low-lying water. Koyra, Manikganj, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/0i5b3w8f/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16rinvszu32Rangamati.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A hill farmer woman hurries to her destination with a basket full of jhum crops. Manikchhari Mukh, Rangamati, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/3d897bct/3prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16ny1civvw3Faridpur.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>This businessman is preparing to sell sugarcane collected from a farmer. Goalchamat, Faridpur, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/6v6gx9n4/4prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16tg186hkm4.-Rangamati-batterfly.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A pair of butterflies flutter over ixora (rangan) flowers. Golachhari, Rangamati, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/38zp2mzc/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1640x34svi5.-Bogura-farmer.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of farmers are busy planting Aman paddy seedlings in the field. Kaichhar, Bogura, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/6oxls8h0/6prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16l88wkjdj6.-Bogura-.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preparing seedbeds for Aman paddy is underway. Sholartair, Sariakandi, Bogura, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/4xgx9b32/7prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16v3etufeu7.-Gazipur-Fish-Feeding.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fish are being fed at a farm. Golaghat, Sreepur, Gazipur, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/7uiuan7h/8prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16pu77oujm8Sirajgonjbird.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A lone myna sits perched on a bamboo pole. Dhanghara, Raiganj, Sirajganj, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/t936crfw/9prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1694n9mlt29Cumillaboat.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of young people are thoroughly enjoying a launch journey along the river route. Khirai River, Khamarpara, Daudkandi, Comilla, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This farmer is harvesting gourds from his land and taking them to the market for sale. Fatepur, Rangpur, 16 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:54:46.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (16 August 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/vusxijdavi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/t8sn9jln/5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A little piece of Bangladesh in the gallery.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/bo4weqnq/7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes a selfie with fans after the victory at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Australia on 16 August 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>2026-08-16T11:10:52.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Some cancelled flights, others found another reason to celebrate after Eid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Australia, Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/t8g85blvmu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/12nlgxfo/unnamed-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Grameen Bank has undertaken an initiative to plant 10 million trees across the country</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>2026-08-16T10:10:41.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grameen Bank in 50 years: Launching of 10m tree plantation program</news:title>
<news:keywords>Grameen Bank, Tree plantation, Launch, Climate Change, Environment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/rp6hpx8cbb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/4p4atw78/15.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taskin and Najmul feature in Litton’s selfie.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/cy5al0dx/1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>There is little reason for Australians to like seeing an image like this on the giant screen!</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/zukxkfzm/2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two unbeaten batsmen, Sadman and Mominul, leave the field after sealing victory over Australia with a handshake.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/11sqt1lx/3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>What is Mominul thinking as he heads back to the dressing room after securing victory over Australia?</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/xt4p9we7/4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Is Najmul telling everyone, “Stay calm”?</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/t8sn9jln/5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A little piece of Bangladesh in the gallery.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/piuoi2xx/6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hasan could even take up modelling if he wanted!</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/bo4weqnq/7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes a selfie with fans after the victory.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/0tbjcevm/8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Najmul and Miraz have been playing together for many years. This victory adds a new chapter to their journey.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/j4uuhzxo/9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The joy is clear on Mushfiqur and Najmul’s faces after the Darwin Test victory.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/nma1oqvj/10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh’s four best performers in the Darwin Test.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/mflvddiy/11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hasan Mahmud holds the Player of the Match award.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/voxttwnn/12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first visiting spinner to take five wickets in Australia since 2019. No wonder Miraz has a smile on his face!</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/ffy2onl6/13.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Najmul Hossain at the post-match presentation after beating Australia, alongside Adam Gilchrist.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/1l5b779x/14.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh’s cricketers and coaching staff pose for a photograph after defeating Australia.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/mp4ekap0/15.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taskin and Najmul feature in Litton’s selfie.</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>2026-08-16T09:33:08.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Pictures: Bangladesh celebrate historic Australia win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Celebration, Photo Story, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hasan Mahmud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/hg2lhuxypj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-03/8fdcc531-740c-4fde-a58f-399e00bd4730/296931_01_02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This file photo taken on 8 December, 2022, in Vaasa, shows plastic pieces in frozen water. Research published on 8 March, found that there are an estimated 170 trillion pieces of plastic, mainly microplastics, on the surface of the world's oceans today, much of it discarded since 2005.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/06/15/4dbe2e70ea0ebde9f502c12367f49aed-ENVIRONMENT-DAY-PLASTICt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fish, seabirds, turtles, and marine mammals all ingest microplastics, which then move through aquatic food webs</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>2026-08-16T09:17:04.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reducing use of microplastics for a cleaner, healthier, and resilient planet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Plastic Waste, Environment, Health, Pollution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/farofgmeh1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/wya6ie9k/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16dhlp8xc7WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-1.29.57-PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain with his teammates after their historic Test victory in Darwin.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/wj510y1m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-09.57.13.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh team celebrates a wicket.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/n6vzc11h/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16wlwkq8yvf56bd17a83ee4d0fb232b20e5198d2e1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/4dwvvd5p/prothomalo_bangla_2026_08_14_pni4r6be_4ebcacbd_1079_47fa_9718_94b17b02c072.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tanzid Hassan celebrates his first test century.</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>2026-08-16T08:42:42.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>"This is the biggest win in Bangladesh’s history"</news:title>
<news:keywords>Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, History, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hasan Mahmud, Nazmul Hassan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/1xe0jiuce5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/f5zytchg/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15sdb9ldht6163727018825242477393572769844492171504172n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ridhika Ridhi</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>2026-08-16T08:05:53.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Businessman arrested in case over model Ridhika’s suicide incitement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Actress, Dead body, Suicide, Death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/l1ggzhpfz3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/ldw6rngn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16mxrdnlolWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-11.47.02-AM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh cricket team players pose for a photo after defeating Australia in Darwin.</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>2026-08-16T08:03:06.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM calls Najmul and the team, what did he say</news:title>
<news:keywords>Australia, Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/hl41pnr2qb</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/d675d293/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16yt2biel8KHULNA-VR-GAME-1080-YOUTUBE.00052009.Still004.jpg</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>2026-08-16T07:54:27.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM congratulates Mehidy, Tanzid, others on video call for Test win over Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hasan Mahmud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/w2otxtu6it</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/0mnc5j2c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-12.59.16.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign Ministry Spokesperson AKM Shahidul Karim</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>2026-08-16T07:39:45.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhaka seeks propitious environment for PM’s Delhi visit: Foreign ministry spokesperson</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh-India Relations, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Foreign Ministry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/rv11h1chho</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/vqd26i8e/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-10emx678ml1-image-Template-2-Recovered.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oli Ahmad</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/7zmt0xdp/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16kck45oelImage.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The scrutiny took place at around 11am in the CEC’s meeting room at the Election Commission building</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>2026-08-16T07:09:08.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oli Ahmad’s nomination paper declared valid for presidential election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jamaat, Vote, Election, President, CEC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/agj4v1benw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/xneq704e/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers sit idle with no work because of the lack of gas pressure at the factory. Yesterday afternoon at Sadma Fashion Ltd in the Mouchak area of Gazipur.</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>2026-08-16T07:05:04.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gas shortage halts production at more than 100 factories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Gas Supply, RMG Sector, Power Sector</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/gm1y7ekp13</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/a0j4pkxn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16hu6tuyajuimage-2-uzzal-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/v0voduql/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16ejszf9skImage.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nomination papers were scrutinised in the CEC’s conference room at the Election Building.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:52:21.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mirza Fakhrul’s presidential nomination declared valid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Presidential Election, Chief Election Commissioner, EC, Parliament</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/n41d0wrake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-09/mof8toje/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-20927xu8nmBNPlogo.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BNP logo</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/l8mxv0b8/Standing-committee-members.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Aman Ullah Aman (top, from left), Farhad Halim (Donar), and Md Ismail Jabiullah (bottom, from left)</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>2026-08-16T06:23:33.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNP reshuffles standing committee, new secretary general and cabinet members</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, Cabinet Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/p576fi282s</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/69pzfzio/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-11.14.15.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh thrashed Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday for a historic maiden win on Australian soil.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/1693cg79/291423-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australia's batsman Cameron Green celebrates scoring his century.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/4dwvvd5p/prothomalo_bangla_2026_08_14_pni4r6be_4ebcacbd_1079_47fa_9718_94b17b02c072.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tanzid Hassan celebrates his first test century.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/g7vlrn61/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-10.14.56.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5-66.</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>2026-08-16T05:29:27.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rampant Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, History, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Hasan Mahmud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/eml4phytgy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/5edjbzmn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1513w8a063KushtiaDH057220260815kushtia-hamla-7.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amir Hamza’s car was damaged in the attack. The photo was taken around 6:30pm on 15 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/7tqxbes2/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15e8o6jvq9KushtiaDH057220260815kushtia-hamla-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amir Hamza’s car damaged in the attack.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/ffif9jfo/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-21ri3a9qa9WhatsAppImage20260330at194053.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amir Hamza, Member of Parliament for Kushtia-3 (Sadar).</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/e0no84c4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15trl8eu7xlayout-1600x1067.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hasan Al Mamun’s Facebook post.</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>2026-08-16T05:19:04.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamaat MP Amir Hamza's car attacked and vandalized in Kushtia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kushtia, Jamaat Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Vandalism, Attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xjgtip28i8</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-28/kt3fyllm/Family-Card.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family card</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>2026-08-16T04:44:46.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tk 6.37bn database unused, another Tk 6.76bn project in progress</news:title>
<news:keywords>BBS, Family Card, Social Welfare Ministry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/dtvtig7wy1</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:37:24.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 countries you can travel by cable car in just 8 minutes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Russia, China</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/q7yxcmnu1j</loc>
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<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5-66.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh team celebrates a wicket.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz celebrates dismissing Australia's batsman Beau Webster.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Australia's batsman Cameron Green celebrates scoring his century.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:17:25.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia all out for 284, set Bangladesh 57 to win, Mehidy takes 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Mehidy Hasan Miraz</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/5ivf3tdauj</loc>
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<image:caption>The views outside the rooms are just as uplifting. Guests can sit here with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the evening.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Located at Mussoorie in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, ‘Musafir Cafe’ is actually a resort called Jharipani Castle. It has accommodation as well as a cafe, and anyone can visit and stay there if they wish.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In the series, one of the main characters, Chander, builds a restaurant called ‘Musafir Cafe’ in the mountains to fulfil a long-held dream. Chander and his girlfriend are pictured during the filming of the series.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A relationship caught in the throes of love, leaving a job to open a cafe and starting a new life in the mountains—all combine to create what seems like a dream setting. It is no wonder many viewers have fallen in love with this location from the series.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jharipani Castle has meanwhile taken the internet by storm. Many people have been searching online for information about how to get there, while some have already started flocking to the property. Online bookings have surged.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Located beside Mussoorie’s Doon Valley, this house is several decades old and has considerable historical significance. During British rule in India, it served as a guesthouse for military officials of the time.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>After independence, the property came into the hands of the Patiala royal family. During the summer, members of the royal household would move to this ‘Patiala House’. They would spend the warmer months there, enjoying the clouds and mist drifting through the mountains before returning home.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The property subsequently changed hands several times and is now privately owned as Jharipani Castle. Its owners have converted it into a resort and run it as a tourism business. Although several additional rooms have been added, the original section of the house has been preserved intact.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rooms are available at various prices in this historic house, ranging from 4,500 to 25,000 rupees. The views and amenities vary depending on the price.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The house retains its British-era wooden detailing, glass-enclosed walls and open terraces. Many items once used by the royal family have also been preserved in their original form.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The walls feature 19th-century Victorian paintings as well as old photographs of Mussoorie. Kashmiri carpets have been laid over the solid wooden floors, adding to the rooms’ charm.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Guests can spend their days and nights lying in bed while taking in the picturesque views of the valley. It is an ideal place for those looking to spend some quiet time in solitude.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Many of the rooms feature jacuzzis like this one. Guests can spend hours sitting in the bathtub and taking in the lush green mountain views.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The house is surrounded by various ornamental plants, along with large naturally grown trees. The stone steps and old-fashioned iron doors evoke a sense of nostalgia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The views outside the rooms are just as uplifting. Guests can sit here with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the evening.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>If you have an Indian visa, you can plan a holiday and visit the now-viral ‘Musafir Cafe’.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>There are already reports that a second season of Musafir Cafe will be made. Why not plan a visit before then? Three of the actors from Musafir Cafe are pictured.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:49:25.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take a look inside the real ‘Musafir Cafe’, you can even stay there</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/a0w29sb3xu</loc>
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<image:caption>Israelis visit an ancient water reservoir in the Jordan Valley in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 5 August, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Water flows from a hose in the Palestinian village Fasayil, where residents say that Israeli settlers diverted water from its natural spring causing crops to die, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 9 August, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ultra-Orthodox Jewish people look down at an ancient water reservoir in the Jordan Valley in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 5 August, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:47:44.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli settlers divert Palestinian water to fill West Bank pool</news:title>
<news:keywords>Palestine, Israel, Jew, Military, West Bank Territory</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/good-day-bangladesh/slg1ybzymt</loc>
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<image:caption>Nasimul Haque</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nasimul Haque</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:45:14.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSC: Failed 24 years ago, this time Nasimul achieves GPA 4.62</news:title>
<news:keywords>SSC, SSC Exam, SSC Result, Chapainawabganj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/eeawqcwtlf</loc>
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<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz celebrates dismissing Australia's batsman Beau Webster on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 16 August, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:33:04.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mehidy takes three as Bangladesh close on historic win in Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Mehidy Hasan Miraz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yftcbx7a4e</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:11:39.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preparations underway for PM’s Delhi visit, date not finalised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh-India Relations, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/i0pliasdre</loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:55:47.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inflation and investment: Economy's difficult equation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Inflation, Investment, Employment, Economy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4s6112jt6s</loc>
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<image:caption>For the first time, fully automated AI-powered cameras are being installed on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway.</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>2026-08-15T16:34:26.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-powered ‘auto fine system’ to be introduced on Dhaka-Chattogram highway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Traffic, AI, Dhaka, Chattogram, Highway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/7jerb8alux</loc>
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<image:caption>A rickshaw puller is beaten for allegedly recording a video on his mobile phone. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The rickshaw puller was handed over to police after being beaten. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Police take the rickshaw puller away after he was beaten. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Another person is beaten for allegedly distributing shingaras. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man is beaten for allegedly distributing shingaras. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/qzp517yo/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-159kwpo2z2WhatsAppImage20260815at121743PM1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>ANM Ayas moves to beat someone while holding a belt and a broom. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T16:24:35.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 beaten, 2 detained over 'Joy Bangla' slogan, video, shingara distribution at Dhanmondi 32</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dhanmondi 32, Beating, Detention, Police, Dhaka, Mob Beating</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/0lwu4mg4wu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/i9ymeebu/286094-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:20:43.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Padikkal smashes maiden ton, India eye big total</news:title>
<news:keywords>Test Cricket, India, Sri Lanka</news:keywords>
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