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<image:caption>Law Minister Asaduzzaman moved Supreme Court Secretariat (Repeal) Bill, 2026, in the parliament on 9 April, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>JS passes Supreme Court Secretariat (Repeal) Bill, 2026</news:title>
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<image:caption>Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad</image:caption>
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<news:title>JS passes ‘Supreme Court Judge Appointment (Repeal) Bill, 2026’</news:title>
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<image:caption>Exploring the wonders of the Sundarbans at WildTeam’s EK Sundarban Museum and Interpretation Centre—where stories of the forest come alive and conservation begins with awareness.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Learning the science behind saving tigers—demonstrating modern camera trapping techniques, the most reliable method for monitoring these elusive guardians of the Sundarbans.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Understanding interdependence: Participants engage in a food web game, demonstrating how species in the Sundarbans ecosystem are interconnected and how the loss of one element can impact the entire system.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Guest Sharmin Akter Sumi, UNO of Mongla, addressing the EarthScout Grooming Workshop 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From campfire conversations to conservation action—EarthScouts shaping a greener tomorrow at WildTeam Conservation Biology Cente, Joymoni</image:caption>
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<news:title>WildTeam’s EarthScouts on the frontline of Sundarbans conservation</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jatiya Sangsad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:13:45.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026’ passed </news:title>
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<image:caption>A human chain in front of the National Press Club in the capital, demanding the release of Badal Farazi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:10:55.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7-day ultimatum demanding release of Badal Farazi</news:title>
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<image:caption>The NASA Artemis II crew, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, and Pilot Victor Glover, pose for a group photo inside the Orion spacecraft on their way home following a flyby of the far side of the Moon on 6 April, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:54:58.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry</news:title>
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<image:caption>Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel warmly invites guests to welcome the Bengali New Year 1433 with a vibrant celebration filled with culture, cuisine, and meaningful experiences.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel invites guests to celebrate Pohela Boishakh with purpose and festivity</news:title>
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<image:caption>Laura Cardoso</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:50:22.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil's Laura Cardoso makes T20I history with 9-wicket haul against Lesotho</news:title>
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<image:caption>SANEM logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:33:00.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SANEM explains economic impact if oil and LNG prices rise</news:title>
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<image:caption>People inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a religious Shiite complex the day before in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Sidon on April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Israel dismisses calls to add Lebanon to US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/lea71q42zb</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:58:53.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What are the risks of banning the Awami League?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Long queues of motorcycles wait for fuel in front of a filling station in Bijoy Sarani area of Dhaka on 9 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:11:23.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Fuel Pass’ app at two Dhaka filling stations , fuel to be taken via QR code</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Dhaka, Motorbike</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Daraz Bangladesh is celebrating Pohela Boishakh with the launch of Daraz Boishakhi Mela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:24:55.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Celebrate Pohela Boishakh with Daraz Boishakhi Mela up to 80pc off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pohela Boishakh, Daraz, Launch, Online shopping</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Ariful Haque Choudhury, MP, minister of expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment, Government of Bangladesh called on Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia at his office on 9 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ariful Haque Choudhury, MP, minister of expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment, Government of Bangladesh called on Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia at his office on 9 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:08:09.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh minister meets Malaysian PM to strengthen labour, trade, and education ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Malaysia, Bangladesh, Diplomacy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/m4kvxsxd6t</loc>
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<image:caption>A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia 4 June, 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:52:04.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil gains 3pc as fragile ceasefire, Hormuz restrictions keep supply risks elevated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oil Price, Fuel Crisis, Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/9i799zrnyf</loc>
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<image:caption>Abu Sayeed's father and mother speak with journalists at their residence in Rangpur after announcement of the verdict on 9 April</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:45:07.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Sayeed’s mother not satisfied with verdict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abu Sayeed, July Mass Uprising , Court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/v668f0ysvo</loc>
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<image:caption>As the project work remains unfinished, the entrance of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) now remains largely deserted.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Construction of the complex at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) is still ongoing. Photo taken recently.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>One of the old buildings inside the BFDC.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>At BFDC, once the cradle of Bangladeshi cinema, there are now no films—only posters on the pillars of the flyover in front carry news of Dhaka’s film industry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:29:43.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BFDC complex: Four-year project drags into seventh year, half the work done</news:title>
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<image:caption>Law Minister Asaduzzaman placed the Human Rights bill in the parliament on 9 April, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:18:14.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Human rights ordinance scrapped, new bill passed amid opposition objections</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dplezktxh0</loc>
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<image:caption>The verdict in the Abu Sayed murder case was broadcast live on BTV.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:59:00.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Sayed murder case: the accused received and the sentences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abu Sayeed, Murder, Case, Law and order, International Crimes Tribunal</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Railways minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on 9 April 2026 said in parliament that the supply of 200 broad gauge coaches from India is expected to begin this year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:28:12.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>200 broad gauge coaches to arrive from India: railways minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Railway, Bangladesh Railway, Sheikh Rabiul Alam, 13th Parliament, BNP Government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/8p2a4durap</loc>
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<image:caption>Vessel MT Central Star, carrying 26,000 tonnes of octane, reached Chittagong Port on 9 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:18:37.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First octane shipment arrives in Bangladesh since outbreak of war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Octane, Fuel Crisis, Chittagong Port, Import, Oil, Israel-US attack on Iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/8xh6v1kkkw</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:01:46.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh Bank publishes written exam results for assistant director post</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tamara Hasan Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:42:10.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamara Hasan Abed appointed commissioner to Future of Development Cooperation Coalition</news:title>
<news:keywords>BRAC, Meeting, Challenge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/op6ub4cxus</loc>
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<image:caption>Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon speaks at a press conference at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka on 9 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:30:45.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Some Dhaka edu institutions to pilot 3 days online and 3 days in-person classes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education Minister, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon, School, Online Education, Israel-US attack on Iran, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
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<news:title>Human trafficking remains serious challenge, requires sustained efforts: KOICA</news:title>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises from an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv on March 23, 2026. Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel March 24, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end the three-week Middle East war</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:04:25.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European, Canadian leaders urge 'swift and lasting end' to Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran-Israel Conflict, Europe, Canada, Iran-Israel Ceasefire </news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:40:37.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khalilur Rahman holds a private discussion with Jaishankar after Delhi meeting</news:title>
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<image:caption>The sun peeks through the trees at dawn. Burighat, Rangamati, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Chinese Glory Bower (Hazari beli) blooming beautifully. Shantibagh Walkway, Moulvibazar, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Villagers move by walking over wooden logs. Naniarchar, Rangamati, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hoping for a catch, a white heron gazes intently at the water hyacinths in Kaptai Lake. Burighat, Rangamati, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In the quiet nature of Chaitra, wild Indian Heliotrope (Hatiishur flowers) bloom gently, adding a splash of colour to the greenery. Lata Khamar, Dumuria, Khulna, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Although the demand for traditional earthenware has declined amid modernity, it regains life during Pahela Baishakh. A vendor arranges colourful clay pots for the festival. Keane Bridge area, Sylhet, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/9lmimlea/1.RanglmatiSun-rising.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sun peeks through the trees at dawn. Burighat, Rangamati, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/kw7hwko4/10.BellRangpur5.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A seasonal trader sells wood apples brought from Rangamati district via courier service. Station Road, Rangpur, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A myna searches for food on the branch of a tree. Dumni, Sreepur, Gazipur, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:46:08.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (8 April 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography, Top Tax Payer </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9ki8s6v7xi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/fo591okc/13-countries.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joint statement of 13 countries</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:51:32.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 Western countries caution Bangladeshi citizens over visa services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Western Countries, Canada, UK, visa, Bangladesh, Citizen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/97w5aanioy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/jjifiz61/ali-hussen-bsf-firing.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ali Hossain</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:31:03.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSF kills Bangladeshi at Patgram border day after expressing regret</news:title>
<news:keywords>BSF, Border killing, Lalmonirhat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/u451tu66je</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/zrn5uyrh/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-08go5ml9gnWEB.avif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:19:49.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How 2-week ceasefire between US and Iran happened, what it includes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran-Israel Ceasefire , Iran-Israel Conflict, USA, Iran</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/0tiuur125b</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/r0hiic14/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-08utb1fnitweb.avif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:17:10.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Areas to see rainfall throughout the week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Heavy Rainfall, BMD, Weather Forecast </news:keywords>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/mbhl6dk8/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-08hdecv7jeJS.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament on 8 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:49:35.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill on ban of Awami League activities passed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Terrorism, Jatiya Sangsad, 13th Parliament, Law and order, Awami League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/be51ed6303</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamim Iqbal at BCB office, Mirpur, Dhaka on 7 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/eqvas5ia/Aminul-Islam.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aminul Islam talks to journalists while inspecting the Purbachal Stadium, outlining future plans for the venue, on 7 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:48:15.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ad Hoc committee at BCB: Cricket left trapped in politics’ vicious cycle</news:title>
<news:keywords>BCB, Bangladesh Cricket, Aminul Islam Bulbul, Tamim Iqbal, Politics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/3envcrr584</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/prmbzvqd/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07ltq8sc2lRangpurDH122220260407IMG20260406135716.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Night guard Tajul Islam sitting under a mosquito net even during the daytime being tired of mosquitoes. On 8 April, 2026 at Satgara Mistripara area of Rangpur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:17:17.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rangpur residents suffer severe mosquito infestation, ‘crash programme’ yields no relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Canal, Water Logging, Mosquito, Rangpur, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/9l0oxh9k0d</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/h7cj4c4j/PM-Tarique-Rahman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks in parliament</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:48:54.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philosophy of govt is ‘family, not individual, the fundamental unit of development’: PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jatiya Sangsad, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government, Government, Family Card, Education, Women empowerment, Women</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/qbiuamn1cq</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-28/aru1ctdx/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-25z5p38udqoil.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fuel oil</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-06/x2krcqe2/Moshahida-Sultana.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Moshahida Sultana</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:18:14.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy security: What energy strategy is needed to reduce geopolitical risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East War, Nuclear Energy, Renewable Energy, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vezqtz6895</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-26/phe3kj1p/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-10czvi31pmEC.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission office</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:50:36.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission announces schedule for reserved women’s seats, voting on 12 May</news:title>
<news:keywords>MP, EC, Election, Jatiya Sangsad, Election commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/kqffgbe1sk</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/iwwta8d5/MV-Bangla-Joyjatra-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>After the ceasefire, the Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra, which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf, weighed anchor to cross the Hormuz Strait. The ship set sail at noon today (8 April 2026).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:38:04.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshi ship sets sail to cross Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/s0lzgjctuq</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/jsbxpd3s/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-01qnw2vypq4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during the question and answer session in the Parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:31:24.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt is implementing multi-term plans in 43 areas in education sector: PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Education, Budget, School</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/eq94g4dum2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/i10jbjlw/Car-transformation.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A consumer watches conversion of his car</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:02:43.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel crisis: Vehicle conversions to LPG, CNG on the rise</news:title>
<news:keywords>CNG, LPG Cylinder, Car, Energy, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/xyqczxxio0</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/ygqk8nxg/Flags-of-The-US-Pakistan-Iran.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flags of The US, Pakistan and Iran</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:37:29.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the US?</news:title>
<news:keywords>USA, Pakistan, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Ceasefire, Middle East War, Middle East, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, Iraq, Bangladesh Pakistan Relations</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/iw8movulgl</loc>
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<image:caption>A vendor displays morning newspapers at his roadside stall in Islamabad on 8 April 2026. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on 8 April that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire “everywhere”, including Lebanon, following mediation by his government to stop weeks of fighting</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:37:26.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan to host US-Iran ceasefire talks Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Donald Trump, USA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/m1ws96d49m</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/0djkn8bs/Info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eastern Refinery Ltd</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:00:31.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eastern Refinery turns to 4 countries for oil to reduce risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East War, Fuel Crisis, Petrol, Israel-US attack on Iran, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ybyxieetln</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/oa9do6ge/444268-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a protest against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on 7 April, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:48:03.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran 10-point plan says US must accept uranium enrichment, lift all sanction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War, Protest, Iran, Ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/hd2tt66vcj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-25/qzcd1lm8/145788-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on 24 February, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/5fdhdcma/No-War.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest against US military action in Iran in the Manhattan borough of New York City on 7 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:43:34.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Total and complete victory’ in Iran, Trump tells AFP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump, Interview, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/jl2ynsx34k</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/2z0g80he/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07jb3vvuyt040A0715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smiling actresses at ‘Naksha Adda’.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/elmiztf0/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07jb3vvuyt040A0715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smiling actresses at ‘Naksha Adda’.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/ooiv1se7/নকশা-১-cm-16.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Everyone was delightful upon receiving their published photographs as gifts. In the front row (from left): Antora Monira, Kaniz Almas Khan, Jaya Ahsan, Dilara Zaman, Masuma Rahman Nabila, Azmeri Haque Badhon, Jannatul Peya, and Sabrina Zaman Riba. In the back row (from left): Mashiyat Rahman, Raaz Mania, Sarika Sabah, Sabnam Faria, Priyontee Urbee, Doyel Mash, Tasnia Farin, Bulbul Tumpa, Faisal Neal, Mumtaheena Chowdhury Toya, and Azra Mahmud. The event took place on 7 April, 2026 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/bkhx82tk/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07ig2m6w0e040A0633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jaya Ahsan arrived in an elegant, understated look.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>They excitingly captured moments on their own phones.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman presents Dilara Zaman with her published photograph in Naksha.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jaya Ahsan and Tasnia Farin arrived together.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Azmeri Haque Badhon was the first to arrive, wearing a Jamdani.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Masuma Rahman Nabila’s minimalist look also drew attention.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kaniz Almas Khan with Jaya Ahsan.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tasnia Farin’s graceful styling.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>When everyone is attentive listener.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Doyel Mash holding the first printed copy of Naksha.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Masuma Rahman Nabila, Sabnam Faria, and Tasnia Farin shared their experiences.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Choreographer Bulbul Tumpa with Azra Mahmood.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Faisal Neal and Raaz Mania also attended.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>All guests in one frame.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BCB president Aminul Islam</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aminul Islam talks to journalists while inspecting the Purbachal Stadium, outlining future plans for the venue, on 7 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Aminul claims himself as BCB’s ‘sole legitimate president’, labels Tamim’s committee ‘illegal’</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tamim Iqbal at BCB office, Mirpur, Dhaka on 7 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aminul Islam talks to journalists while inspecting the Purbachal Stadium, outlining future plans for the venue, on 7 April 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tamim Iqbal speaks to the media. He said that members of the ad hoc committee are free to contest the upcoming BCB election if they wish.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Why is there a petrol shortage despite domestic production?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was received by B. Shyam, head of the Bangladesh–Myanmar Division at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, upon his arrival in Delhi on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: From an X post by India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal</image:caption>
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<news:title>Foreign minister arrives in Delhi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises from the area of Houla caused by Israeli military activities as seen from the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 7 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:30:47.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan PM says US-Iran ceasefire covers ‘everywhere’ including Lebanon</news:title>
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<image:caption>Long queues of cars and motorcycles in a filling station at Airport Road, Tejgaon, on 7 April</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:28:38.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel crisis: Extra demand couldn’t be controlled, queues didn’t shorten</news:title>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, watched by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaks to reporters while in flight on Air Force One en route Joint Base Andrews, on 27 January 2025</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ceasefire deal a ‘victory’ for the US: White House</news:title>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:title>US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce after Trump’s apocalyptic threats</news:title>
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<image:caption>Women of the coastal region are particularly vulnerable to the impact of climate change</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh has a new opportunity to prepare itself for participating in the global defence industry market.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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