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<image:caption>India's Ishant Sharma (C) shakes hands with a member of the Japanese cricket team after the T20 cricket match between Japan and India at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture on September 22, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>India narrowly survive huge scare against minnows Japan in T20I</news:title>
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<image:caption>On 22 September 2026, angry local residents vandalised the home of Sharif, the main accused in the rape case, in Gafargaon, Mymensingh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T12:53:13.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother gang-raped holding son hostage in Mymensingh, main accused’s home vandalised</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/or920mam1j</loc>
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<image:caption>Asad Alam Siam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T12:41:27.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asad Alam Siam set to be Bangladesh’s high commissioner to New Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/w00si30uvb</loc>
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<image:caption>Messi looks at his special jersey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T12:02:01.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi reveals special jersey for final Argentina match</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jamalpur Chhatra Dal leader Zakirul Haque expelled over Facebook post</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T12:01:49.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhatra Dal leader expelled after 'posting apology to those he sought votes for sheaf of paddy'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chhatra Dal, BNP, Election, Fuel Price, Price Hike, Jamalpur</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/4emmjqcy7h</loc>
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<image:caption>Teachers hold a human chain demanding the reinstatement of CUET’s recently removed vice-chancellor in front of the university’s administrative building on Tuesday morning.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fourth-year students Ahnaf Shahriar and Sifat-e-Noor-Sabiha read out a written statement at the students’ press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T11:33:49.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CUET paralysed by ‘shutdown’ as teachers, students seek explanation for VC’s removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, CUET, Protest, Movement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/70sgk9z0u2</loc>
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<image:caption>Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, the French Ambassador to Bangladesh. Today, Tuesday, at the National Press Club in the capital during 'DCAB Talk'.</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>2026-09-22T11:10:29.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buying Airbus aircraft important for advancing Bangladesh's relations with Europe: French ambassador</news:title>
<news:keywords>France, Aircraft, Europe, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Bus</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/surlb1noo7</loc>
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<image:caption>Students have locked the main gate of CUET in protest against the decision to replace the vice-chancellor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T10:11:13.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Complete shutdown’ at CUET over VC replacement, main gate locked</news:title>
<news:keywords>CUET, Education, Vice chancellor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/z8dnntj2ku</loc>
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<image:caption>Many hotels have temporarily shut amid heightened surveillance. The area near Peerless Hospital in south Kolkata, which was bustling just a few days ago, now appears almost deserted</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aliah, the famed Mughlai eatery in the Dharmatala area of Kolkata, has been shut down over allegations of unhygienic conditions and maintenance issues, along with several other restaurants</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T10:00:34.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshi patients in distress as authorities tighten restrictions on Kolkata hotels, guest houses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolkata, Hospital, Bangladesh, Diplomacy, West Bengal, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k3n86iluhg</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo shows AC and non-AC buses parked at Gabtoli bus terminal in Dhaka on 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T09:27:19.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus fares increased by 17 paisa per km</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bus Fare, Fuel Price, Public Transport, Bus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/cgk4xwsku9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/cl08ql5c/image-427007-1790052901.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahdi Amin made the remarks at a press conference in the lobby of the Hyatt Grand Central New York hotel at 9:00 pm on 22 September, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T09:03:54.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Tarique Rahman to present Bangladesh's vision, people's aspirations at UNGA</news:title>
<news:keywords>United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Mahdi Amin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/43fs0vnzfy</loc>
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<image:caption>Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T08:44:31.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamaat moves for alternative candidate for Gazi Nazrul’s Satkhira seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>MP Gazi Nazrul, Election, Satkhira, Case, Arrest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hi9yfnj09j</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/k79yy9yu/Zahed-Ur-Rahman.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman addresses a regular press briefing held at the Secretariat to outline the progress of various government activities on 22 September 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T08:32:39.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt cannot be plunged into crisis by detonating a few crude bombs or alighting buses: PM’s Adviser</news:title>
<news:keywords>Politics, Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, Bomb, Bus set on fire, BNP Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/orw8i42mg3</loc>
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<image:caption>MP Gazi Nazrul Islam and his first wife Maksuda are being taken to a Dhaka court on 21 September 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>MP Gazi Nazrul Islam and his first wife Maksuda are on the premises of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police station in Dhaka on 21 September 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T08:28:47.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gazi Nazrul head down in the dock; first wife Maksuda weeps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, MP Gazi Nazrul, Satkhira, Suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2k59qj8qa3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/blqdaom4/prothomalo-bangla2023-05a935de21-debf-419f-8d53-4d1983928e0596679b97-bdfa-4996-afa7-39a9e85ac049.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T07:52:01.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buy a flat or invest somewhere</news:title>
<news:keywords>Investment, House, loan, House Rent, Profit, Financial</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/editorial/baxo3uq5pr</loc>
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<image:caption>Editorial</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T07:25:27.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel price hike: The entire economy will feel the impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Price, Price Hike, Inflation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/z3f5p0vapb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-07/3eljz4yx/901939-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers are engaged at their sewing stations in a garment factory in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, on 9 April 2025.</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>2026-09-22T07:17:35.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>55pc factories see buyers cancel or cut orders due to gas and power shortages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Readymade garment industry, Readymade Garment Workers, RMG Sector, Gas Supply, Electricity, Energy Crisis, Export, Election</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/s80v8ysma3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/nlvaq42z/Primary-and-Secondary-Education.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T06:31:50.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Primary and secondary education: Major changes in textbooks from 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Secondary Education, Primary education, Textbook, National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), BNP Government, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/3vvbutyxri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/4wb02vd3/778844-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photo shows a general view of fuel tanks at the fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on September 19, 2026. Black smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's international airport on September 19, after Saudi authorities -- fighting an escalating conflict with Yemen's Houthi authorities -- issued an air raid alert. Firefighters extinguished a blaze on fuel tank emblazoned with the logo of the Saudi oil giant Aramco at a fuel depot near the airport, according to an AFP journalist. (Photo by AFP) /</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>2026-09-22T05:01:56.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G7 leaders condemn Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia</news:title>
<news:keywords>G7, Saudi Arabia, Missile Attack, Saudi-Houthi Conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tarjg9blv4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/pwne55zd/Dengue.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/13ty9mmc/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21thz1yjrmSISHU-HOSPITALDIPU21092620045824.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>One-year-old Zarin, who is suffering from dengue, was brought to Dhaka from Savar five days ago after her condition deteriorated.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-08/sqdclhkl/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-199eivkh5o1-new-initiatives-to-control-dengue.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Information of dengue patients being collected. Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, 18 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>2026-09-22T04:59:55.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health directorate showing lower number of dengue cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Measles, Patient, DGHS, Dengue, Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wocxu43obv</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/qbzbeady/Fuel-Price-Diesel-Energy-Oil-Price-Bangladesh-Economy-BNP-Government-Inflation.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T04:34:13.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cost of living set to rise further</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Economy, BNP Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/g87o9zko1o</loc>
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</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/wyja1942/1.-Pabnadiverse-productssweetsThakur-Anukul-Chandrafestive21092026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vendors sit at their stalls with their goods neatly arranged</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/8e2ohat9/2.-Pabnadiverse-productssweetsThakur-Anukul-Chandrafestive21092026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Various silver utensils are on display at the fair</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A variety of brass utensils</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Various items, including bangles, necklaces and bindis</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A variety of sweets are on sale at the fair</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Various types of necklaces and earrings</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/nqe61th1/7.-Pabnadiverse-productssweetsThakur-Anukul-Chandrafestive21092026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Men and women browse the fair</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Various types of conch-shell bangles are available</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A variety of items made of brass and bell metal</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/pgqq7oxr/10.-Pabnadiverse-productssweetsThakur-Anukul-Chandrafestive21092026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Various plastic toys for children</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/fwi5ll8p/12.-Pabnadiverse-productssweetsThakur-Anukul-Chandrafestive21092026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A variety of essential kitchenware</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/2wya8fek/12.-Pabnadiverse-productssweetsThakur-Anukul-Chandrafestive21092026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Various products made from jute</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/1aer1ae6/13.-Pabnadiverse-productssweetsThakur-Anukul-Chandrafestive21092026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A variety of saris are also available at the fair</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T03:59:57.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colours, crowds and commerce at Hemayetpur fair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pabna, Photo Story, TOP SHOTS, Fair</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/sqn6gdbu6u</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-22/86gpxxrb/PM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrives in New York, the United States on 21 September 2026 (local time) to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)</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>2026-09-22T03:08:35.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM arrives in New York to attend 81st UNGA session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, Diplomacy, New York</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/3pgwcuzuby</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/x5jg4jio/pmjj.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T02:16:00.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UNGA 81st session: A rare diplomatic opportunity for Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>UN, United Nations General Assembly, Bangladesh, Diplomacy, Economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/nwzd0mi3yz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-11/e98f92dd-a144-40d8-8638-5fc7b30bc906/2021_04_12T165912Z_1292747010_RC2GUM99IW2L_RTRMADP_3_IMF_WORLDBANK_RESOURCES.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 12 October 2018.</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>2026-09-22T02:15:49.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh’s 36pc educated young unemployed, says IMF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Job, Unemployment, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Global South, IMF, Youth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/ty2oqyfdmf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-08/8xkncuha/Chattogram-Rain.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Torrential rainfall has left the Reazuddin Bazar area of Chattogram city submerged in knee-deep water. Despite the severe waterlogging, residents have been forced to navigate the floods to attend to urgent matters. The photo was taken in 7 July 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/xdkdqgki/Nepal-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging past houses and through the Trishuli River in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli Center in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on 1 September 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-22T02:15:09.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rethinking waterlogging and flooding: Why understanding matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Floods, Water Logging, Dhaka, Chattogram, Climate Change, Nepal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/zg6kgneanw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/mjvgnnyr/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21tz9w3daj09c2b681-c2ed-479b-a5e4-8eae33b1cc7b.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nahida Begum with her son, Apratim, which is now only a memory.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/cvpwdbuu/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-215xy0m8kbCumillaDH175220260921IMG20260921165512.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Teachers of Comilla University bring out a mourning procession and form a human chain, organised by the Comilla University Teachers’ Association, on the university’s Golchattar on 21 September 2026, protesting the killing of Ishayat Shahriar alias Apratim.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/h0cg62bi/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21igwp8fyw21317408-085d-4fe6-be93-ac10521474c5-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apratim with his mother</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-21T15:03:18.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apratim murder: Mother suspects two motives behind it</news:title>
<news:keywords>Apratim Murder, Killing, Comilla University, Teen gang, Teenager</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/yft9kdptw7</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/26fhcwq3/2026-09-21T100025Z1132343113RC2TBLAIN9IPRTRMADP3USA-OIL-DIESEL.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A worker fills his truck with diesel fuel at a corporate filling station in San Diego, California, U.S., 18 May 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>2026-09-21T14:50:14.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global stocks rally on lower oil prices, US-China hopes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oil, Oil Price, Donald Trump, US, Masoud Pezeshkian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nqncwos3sw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/o6jw5ytq/Bus-fare.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Proposal to raise bus fares by 20 paisa per kilometre on long-distance routes.</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>2026-09-21T14:48:19.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposal to raise bus fares by 20 paisa per km on long-distance routes, 18 paisa in cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bus Fare, Fuel Price, Price Hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gmk7v0lb3a</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/z9nxsqoz/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-213d975dr0WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-21-at-17.01.43.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Higher fares were being charged on almost all AC and non-AC buses leaving Gabtoli bus terminal in Dhaka. 21 September, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/z1yrj3yv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21671kujh2WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-21-at-17.02.09.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Md Ramzan was travelling to Magura and had to buy a ticket at a higher fare. Gabtoli bus terminal in Dhaka, 21 September, 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>2026-09-21T13:29:33.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I came to Dhaka for Tk 500 yesterday, now they charged Tk 100 extra'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Travel, Passenger, Bus Fare, Fare, Bus, Fuel Price, Transport Fare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/3ckvqolenj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/mzgtk9mu/Apratim-murder.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demanding justice for the murder of Apratim, students of Comilla University held a protest rally and then formed a human chain. The gathering took place on Monday afternoon at the university's roundabout.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/54yi15xe/Apratim-murder-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ishayat Shahriar, also known as Apratim, with his parents.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/qo53m808/Apratim-murder-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of Comilla University held a press conference following their protest rally and human chain demanding justice for Apratim’s murder.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/sw9nuo9c/Apratim-murder-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students from various departments of Comilla University participated in the human chain.</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>2026-09-21T13:17:02.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students reject police claim that Apratim killed over an iPhone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Apratim Murder, Police, Investigation, Student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/gf0iey7u24</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/sbbl50l9/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21ts61u5p67.-Moulavibazar-flower.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thorny eggplant flowers, soft as white pigeon feathers, bloom by the dusty roadside. Moulvibazar, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/944fyavv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-212rnkgdib1Rangamatiflower.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A wildflower blooms quietly in the heart of the forest. Bottola, Rangamati, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/6e08k5dw/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21k45viwqg2Khulnaboat.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Work finished for the day. A man returns home through the canal on a wooden canoe. Sajiara, Dumuria, Khulna, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/82lxzg2i/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21qnexwxmc3.-Rangpur-bird.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>An egret rests patiently on a bamboo stick in the middle of a field. Gongadas, Rangpur, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/1vxx0qks/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21gkx8nzoi4Rangamatiroad.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Waters from a mountain stream flow over a road left damaged by heavy rains. Sadhanapur, Rangamati, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/nzay7nhu/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21k5akl3mg5Faridpurfishing.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen pull their catch from Padma River using a large, traditional lift net (bhesal jal). Goldangi, Faridpur, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/9uio2ph2/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-219fpj6enr6.-Madaripur-bird.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A rare mountain hawk-eagle, rescued in Madaripur, sits inside a cage at the Forest Department office, Madaripur, 20 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/ef7oommc/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21ts61u5p67.-Moulavibazar-flower.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thorny eggplant flowers, soft as white pigeon feathers, bloom by the dusty roadside. Moulvibazar, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/ek1rckfr/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-213u4i73x58Boguraboat.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers return home by boat after grazing their goats on a char in the Jamuna River. Sariakandi, Bogura, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/2v2zel1o/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21enw9uvqs9KhulnaWashingcollectedsnails.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman washes snails collected from the wetlands to feed her ducks. Dumuria, Khulna, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/19t4hhfn/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21nbifsjbu10Rangpurfarmer.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A farming family sow gourd seeds in the field beside their home in Janpur, Rangpur, 21 September 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-21T12:37:11.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (21 September 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Bird, Nature</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/ucaozev26t</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/4rewwm8n/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-2121xz1xk7MV5BYTlmZTc0MWQtMTUxZC00YzI0LTlmZTEtZGYyYTNiNWZjOGI5XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A scene from Thirteen in Gaza.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/25apwaqn/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21ksx2aei9MV5BZTIxNzRiMzYtOGVjYi00MjlmLWE1YzQtZDE4YmNlYTVhZjY1XkEyXkFqcGcV1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poster of the film 'La Bola Negra'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/6xmejgaw/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21t5418hkeMV5BNzAzNzQzOWUtOTM3OC00ZjI3LThlYjQtY2QwOGNhZjFlNWE5XkEyXkFqcGcV1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poster of the film 'Thirteen in Gaza'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/r73aozj0/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21bxvxc98j503767-01-02.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/kbpko8jp/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21rj60vtk9MV5BMjM2NDdkMjEtOTZmNi00M2I0LWE3NjItZTU1ZjViNmRlNjllXkEyXkFqcGcV1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A scene of the film 'Sunburn'.</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>2026-09-21T12:25:56.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TIFF comes to a close: Which films took home the top prizes?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Film, Film Fest, Award, Canada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/5gf673v5nw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/tew6l3k5/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-218tpog8bvKHULNAStrike-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students protest by blocking the road. The photo was taken on Monday afternoon in the Sonadanga bus stand area of Khulna city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-21T12:04:47.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>University student murder in Khulna: Road blocked for two and half hrs in protest demanding justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Death, Protest, Blockade, Khulna, Khulna City Corporation, Student, Khulna University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/r3nflud7ga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/w4pyoa30/SUGAE5CBYVJOXBUUH5INFUPRPU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mobile crane carries a container to stack at Thar Dry Port in Sanand in the western state of Gujarat, India,</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/m8no3j88/Left-India-flag-Right-New-Zealand-flag.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/bu0uoljo/Left-India-flag-Right-New-Zealand-flag.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A combination of photos shows the flags of India (left) and New Zealand (right).</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>2026-09-21T11:30:53.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to get 100pc duty-free export access to New Zealand as FTA to come into force on 20 Oct</news:title>
<news:keywords>Free Trade Agreement, India, New Zealand, Global Economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/tnuo6ocvuo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/8ltn3s1u/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-194yzy69ftcumilla.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ishayat Shahriar Apratim</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>2026-09-21T11:01:14.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Introspection over Apratim murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Apratim Murder, Investigation, Police, Trial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jyvxyb1lc4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/f1n0aq54/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-214fuci3zhMP-Nazrul.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gazi Nazrul Islam and his first wife were produced before a Dhaka court on Monday. They are being taken away after the remand hearing.</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>2026-09-21T10:35:57.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Gazi Nazrul and first wife taken on remand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Remand, DMP, MP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Suicide, MP Gazi Nazrul, Satkhira</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/3za9mtojiz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/x8vrxasq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-21-at-3.29.23-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>itel has officially launched the all-new itel POWER 80</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>2026-09-21T10:08:53.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>itel POWER 80 launches with the World’s First Cage-Frame designed smartphone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Smartphone, Launch, Technology, Corporate news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rlw18qe2d8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/kxsbkmai/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-21-at-14.36.44.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-21T09:15:05.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why does an orange now cost Tk 100 and a green coconut Tk 150–220?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Dengue, Food, Fruits, Price Hike, Orange, Apple, Green Coconut, Papaya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/7x3jzcr4c1</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/iq59udtb/australia-collage.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australia’s immigration system is one of the strictest and most tightly regulated frameworks in the world. Australian visas cannot be bought with money.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/w6tppdet/sydney.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australia is one of the most attractive destinations for people seeking to immigrate.</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>2026-09-21T08:59:19.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shrinking opportunities to stay in Australia: What should Bangladeshis do now?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Australia, Migration, Employment, Education, Immigration, visa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/h536e63p0h</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/fn7xww5y/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Local residents stage a protest in Shyamnagar at around 11:30am on Monday, demanding punishment for Satkhira MP Gazi Nazrul Islam over the death of his second wife.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/5lof17ry/info-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>At one point, protesters expressed their anger by making an effigy of Gazi Nazrul Islam with straw and cloth.</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>2026-09-21T08:28:43.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protesters demand punishment of MP Gazi Nazrul over second wife’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Case, Bail, Suicide, MP Gazi Nazrul, Wife, Satkhira</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/piqxnv8vq8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/8pg7h6e3/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21axhkgebb8117112001443918104326998715905307797871837n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jamaat representatives during their visit to the International Islamic University in Malaysia, Tuesday, 15 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/kme38tcv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-21aw2v0j617954306131086197567480247475741390162019318n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>After a meeting with Maszlee Malik, Malaysia’s former education minister and head of the international affairs bureau of the political party Keadilan Rakyat</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>2026-09-21T08:02:05.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>34 Jamaat MPs abroad during long march, party says visit part of planned programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jamaat-e-Islami, MP, Political Party, Politicians, Foreign tour, Long March</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/bhyb04bwg9</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/bkvhgqju/scb.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Standard Chartered Bank logo</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>2026-09-21T07:24:42.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Standard Chartered Bank wants to wind down its retail and card business in Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking Sector, BRAC Bank, City Bank, Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/w0pbtj35zs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/syi27e7r/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19bd8tfroxApratim.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ishayat Shahriar Apratim</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/j5bcqr0i/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-20ka38kof0CUMILLAApratim-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apratim’s father, KM Firoz Shahriar speaks before his son’s first janaza at Central field of Comilla University, 20 September, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/52znet1z/Oprotim-Cumilla-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apratim with his parents</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>2026-09-21T06:54:26.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Behind Apratim’s killing: An iPhone, a Tk 5,000 debt and an ‘unequal friendship’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Child, Apratim Murder, Exclusive, iphone</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/t976n6tuga</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/kf0li0de/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-20gndubj3jpexels-photo-6644507.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Once you realise that your child is missing, the most important thing is to remain as calm as possible even in such an extremely distressing situation. The first hour after a child goes missing is particularly crucial.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/fexo5d3p/prothomalo-bangla2024-08-12ukmceuyd999-National-Emergency-Service.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Do not wait in the hope that the child will return on their own. Contact the nearest police station immediately. Call the national emergency service on 999.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/2l83hke7/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-2058hgc4fn7163525071221732272546336763850259536230477323n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>In January this year, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police, in collaboration with Amber Alert for Bangladesh, launched a special service called “Mun Alert” (Missing Urgent Notification) to help quickly rescue missing and abducted children.</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>2026-09-21T06:24:43.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to do first if a child goes missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Police, Child, Missing, Security, Child Safety, Child trafficking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ntkwxcr5en</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-21/fgi73dv6/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-21bje1nxje58479410624145173956706982039318210574859244n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam</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>2026-09-21T05:07:21.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Gazi Nazrul, 2 others arrested over alleged torture and instigation of second wife’s suicide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Satkhira, MP, Case, Wife, Arrest, Suicide, MP Gazi Nazrul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/s6httfa3ug</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/jy4wbr3k/4.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/f7t7juja/1___Sylhet__water_lily__beauty__nature__water_body__story_behind_the_photo_21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water lilies bloom across the waterbody.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/w0dq7syy/2.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Green grass and water lilies all around.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/ve5g5bze/3.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A water lily spreading its petals.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/j3zbspfj/4.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water lilies begin to bloom from July as the water level rises during the monsoon.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/skho4l4e/5.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>In some places, single water lily bloomed; while in some, one or two flowers appear together. In other places, the flowers bloomed in clusters.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/ydhgsumn/6.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water lilies are everywhere.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/fk4p44r1/7.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A water lily leans over its green leaves.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/udc238mp/8.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A heron sits on a water-lily leaf, hunting for fish.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/4myy9i1a/9.-Sylhet-water-lily-beauty-nature-water-body-story-behind-the-photo21092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The heron takes flight after catching its prey.</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>2026-09-21T04:45:38.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waterbody filled with water lilies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Water Lily, Water Bodies, Photo Story, Photography, Nature</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/editorial/4l50hz87li</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-02/e8160531-2df9-40b1-a76f-5306c0520223/ed.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prothom Alo English Editorial</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/kwa3ysy2/Apratim-Murder-Janaza.avif</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:13:45.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apratim’s killing: The state must take responsibility for children’s safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cumilla, Child, Killing, Apratim Murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yaxxj06fm9</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-21/wfznk32x/image-426577-1789951096.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for New York early this morning to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.</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>2026-09-21T04:02:24.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM off to New York to attend 81st UNGA session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, United Nations General Assembly, New York</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bzsyegffm0</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/xvca8hcp/Son-of-CU-teacher.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The body of teenager Ishayat Shahriar, also known as Apratim, was recovered today.</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>2026-09-21T03:42:57.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From disappearance to recovery of body: FIR details Apratim’s final 22 hours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Apratim Murder, Cumilla, Child, Killing, Bangladesh, iphone, Bangladesh Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/bk2810clj7</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/zjc2idxa/Buriganga-river.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite three bridges over the Buriganga River, people still prefer boats for crossing. The photo was taken recently, near Babubazar at Sadarghat.</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>2026-09-21T02:29:47.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Extortion on both banks of Buriganga, boatman pays Tk 150 a day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Extortion, Buriganga</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/b1ng8auyzi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/jgqfdjhp/Pic-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-21T02:29:29.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Does price hike of bread send any message to govt?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Price Hike, BNP Government, Pay Scale, Disparity , Inequality</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/n3emb8z71q</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/4j5j7qjc/Parliament-Constitution-Salahuddin-Ahmd-01.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed (C), Chairman of the Committee, talks to the media after the second meeting of the Committee held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on 20 September 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>2026-09-20T16:51:00.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitution amendment committee aims to wrap up discussions by December: Salahuddin Ahmed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Salahuddin Ahmed, 13th Parliament, BNP Government, Constitution, Reform, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party - NCP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/zi7jwsdsww</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/k07mt1qj/Khulna-student.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Azmul Hossain was tortured and killed in this building on Mosque Lane beside Khulna University. Gallamari Hall Road, Khulna, 20 September.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/q1fbfxwy/Khulna-student-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Each hostel door is locked. No students are present. Gallamari Hall Road, Khulna, 20 September.</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>2026-09-20T15:22:13.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Whenever asked about anything, they say, 'I don't know anything'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Khulna University, Murder, Student, Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4gf3pnrwhn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-21/fgi73dv6/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-21bje1nxje58479410624145173956706982039318210574859244n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam</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>2026-09-20T15:03:25.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Gazi Nazrul submits bail bond in court in attempted murder case filed by second wife’s uncle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dhaka, Satkhira, MP, Court, Bail, MP Gazi Nazrul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/urwme6w0b2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/0n9neuja/Mst-Mariam-Khatun-Thumbnail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mst Mariam Khatun</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/6pw70m7x/Mst-Mariam-Khatun.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mst Mariam Khatun</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-21/fgi73dv6/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-21bje1nxje58479410624145173956706982039318210574859244n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam</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>2026-09-20T14:23:29.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of MP Gazi Nazrul’s second wife recovered from flat in NAM Bhaban</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dhaka, Satkhira, MP, MP Gazi Nazrul, Wife</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k95u1l6qz3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-20/uqhveyaq/Zafar-Iqbal-Maksud-Kamal.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Muhammed Zafar Iqbal and ASM Maksud Kamal</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>2026-09-20T14:06:08.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arrest warrants issued against 5 accused, including Zafar Iqbal, Maksud Kamal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crimes Against Humanity, International Crimes Tribunal, July Mass Uprising , Dhaka University, BCL, Bangladesh Chhatra League</news:keywords>
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