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<image:caption>Models Azim Uddula and Zarif Shabab on the Sri Lankan runway</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli strike at the Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood of Beirut on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>UN 'strongly condemns' Israeli strikes in Lebanon</news:title>
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<image:caption>India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. Wednesday,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman shakes hand with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting in New Delhi on 8 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets India’s Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri on 8 April</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A special vaccination programme has started to prevent measles outbreak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:04:22.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why are so many children contracting measles?</news:title>
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<image:caption>World Bank Division Director (Bangladesh and Bhutan) Jean Pesme speaks at a press conference held on Wednesday morning at the World Bank’s Dhaka office marking the release of the Bangladesh Development Update report on 8 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Middle East war may push 1.2m more people into poverty in Bangladesh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Human trafficking remains serious challenge, requires sustained efforts</image:caption>
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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:title>European, Canadian leaders urge 'swift and lasting end' to Iran war</news:title>
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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: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:caption>The sun peeks through the trees at dawn. Burighat, Rangamati, 8 April.</image:caption>
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<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>
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<image:caption>Joint statement of 13 countries</image:caption>
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<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>
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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_date>2026-04-08T10:31:03.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSF kills Bangladeshi at Patgram border day after expressing regret</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/u451tu66je</loc>
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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>
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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: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:caption>The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament on 8 April 2026.</image:caption>
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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>
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<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: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: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>
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<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_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>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/9l0oxh9k0d</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks in parliament</image:caption>
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<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>
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<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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vezqtz6895</loc>
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<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: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>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/kqffgbe1sk</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra</image:caption>
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<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: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>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during the question and answer session in the Parliament.</image:caption>
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<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>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/eq94g4dum2</loc>
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<image:caption>A consumer watches conversion of his car</image:caption>
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<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>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/xyqczxxio0</loc>
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<image:caption>Flags of The US, Pakistan and Iran</image:caption>
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<news:title>How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the US?</news:title>
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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: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:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<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: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>
<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>
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<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/jl2ynsx34k</loc>
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<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>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/x1r6apnz/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07yj1fjmma040A1224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>They excitingly captured moments on their own phones.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/tj2kbmnl/নকশা-২-cm-16.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman presents Dilara Zaman with her published photograph in Naksha.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/f4flygg6/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07kj06fiqv038A5117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jaya Ahsan and Tasnia Farin arrived together.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/fzellxve/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-074cf1ky38040A0413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Azmeri Haque Badhon was the first to arrive, wearing a Jamdani.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/xppulvsv/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07fs60ynwk040A0548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Masuma Rahman Nabila’s minimalist look also drew attention.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/peufmfrj/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07vydllhfh040A0727.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kaniz Almas Khan with Jaya Ahsan.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/5yerq4zz/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07cl4no31v040A0639.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tasnia Farin’s graceful styling.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/y2upjajx/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07ppvlwmx6040A0771.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When everyone is attentive listener.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/u0dnv74u/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07kpnzdg17040A0880.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doyel Mash holding the first printed copy of Naksha.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/qjpf7js3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07maec5k91040A0958.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Masuma Rahman Nabila, Sabnam Faria, and Tasnia Farin shared their experiences.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/cmkui7ql/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07o9aupy45040A0996.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Choreographer Bulbul Tumpa with Azra Mahmood.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/yw3ru8mz/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-075ky7qv2x040A1021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Faisal Neal and Raaz Mania also attended.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/eoqxju4b/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07h4otn5lb040A1140.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All guests in one frame.</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>2026-04-08T04:35:21.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Jaya Ahsan to Tasnia Farin: which stars attended ‘Naksha Adda’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Actress, Lifestyle, Event</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/m2mcahml2l</loc>
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<image:caption>BCB president Aminul Islam</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:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:17:21.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aminul claims himself as BCB’s ‘sole legitimate president’, labels Tamim’s committee ‘illegal’</news:title>
<news:keywords>BCB, Bangladesh Cricket, Tamim Iqbal, Aminul Islam Bulbul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/91u9d5loe5</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>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/wedlhull/Tamim-Iqbal-2.avif</image:loc>
<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:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:54:03.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamim Iqbal pledges to restore BCB’s reputation after taking charge as president</news:title>
<news:keywords>BCB, Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh Cricket, Aminul Islam Bulbul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/nw3wij1vf4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/26gar8to/Petrol-Octane.avif</image:loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:09:58.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why is there a petrol shortage despite domestic production?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Petrol, Octane, Fuel Crisis, Israel-US attack on Iran, Oil, Fuel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5ia4kgnzvy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/zzazem3c/Info.avif</image:loc>
<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:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:54:38.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign minister arrives in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Foreign Ministry, Bangladesh-India Relations, Khalilur Rahman, Diplomacy, Diploma Engineer </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/pzwu3l41qu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/h69hd13h/Lebanon.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Ceasefire, Shehbaz Sherif, Diplomacy, Donald Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/iot6hy0c2j</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/s80qmikm/car.avif</image:loc>
<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>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/nw458u1gh1</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-28/lftl5lxb/Trump.jpg</image:loc>
<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:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:25:31.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ceasefire deal a ‘victory’ for the US: White House</news:title>
<news:keywords>USA, Donald Trump, White House, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/mxw1d1hjuz</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:20:53.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce after Trump’s apocalyptic threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>USA, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/4dpvqb3rc0</loc>
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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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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:07:57.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women, climate justice, and the road ahead in Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Climate Vulnerability, Climate Change Impact, Women</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/4ku8qmtsqt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/4aclj11c/Defence-Industry.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh has a new opportunity to prepare itself for participating in the global defence industry market.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:07:45.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The defence industry model from which Bangladesh has lessons to learn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Defence, Industry, Bangladesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/6zjvkwso0i</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-22/0ak278hg/Hormuz.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T16:51:55.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-US attack on Iran, UN Vote, China, Russia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/p8pkgz3llu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-02/ve66em02/USA-TRUMP-HUMANITIES.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the White House in Washington, US, on 20 July 2024.</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>2026-04-07T15:42:28.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>White House, Iran-Israel Conflict, Israel-US attack on Iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0r8wik0gvg</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/kxkfzjnv/Shirin-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was taken to Dhaka Court today, Tuesday, following her arrest in an attempted murder case. The judge ordered her to be sent to prison.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/m9vrdnc7/Shirin-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was taken from the DB office to court today, Tuesday, around 1 PM.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/y6316cvx/Shirin-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tension arose in the court premises with counter-sloganeering between Awami League and BNP-aligned lawyers. Dhaka CMM court premises on Tuesday afternoon.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/masrlxer/Shirin-4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury stumbled while being taken to the courtroom. After being arrested in an attempted murder case, she was taken to Dhaka's court today, and the judge ordered her to be sent to prison.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/bdgqdle3/Shirn-5.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was taken to Dhaka's court today after her arrest in an attempted murder case. The judge ordered her to be sent to prison.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/rgzan0sx/Shirin-6.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was taken from the DB office to the court today, Tuesday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:37:05.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shirin Sharmin falls on the stairs in court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Court, Remand, Jail</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Aminul Islam</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/pjcvkxpy/tamim-bcb-president.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamim Iqbal has become new BCB chief</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-11/99veyc4i/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-12q8pq4bihNew-BCB-president-Bulbul-at-press-conference-10.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aminul Islam feels sad for Bangladesh's absence from T20 World Cup</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:29:03.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reasons cited for dissolving Aminul’s BCB committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamim Iqbal, BCB, Cricket</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Sohagi Jahan Tonu.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:41:10.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family sees hope for justice as names of three suspects made public for the first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Murder, Rape</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Senior journalist Md Kamal Uddin Majumder, popularly known as Kamal Uddin Sabuj.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:38:21.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSS appoints journalist Kamal Uddin Sabuj as MD</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/4s92woe2n1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/to2utnvy/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07wqb37ji4Donald-Trump.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</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>2026-04-07T13:21:32.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump warns 'whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran if ultimatum expires</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump, Middle East War, USA, Iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mow3whowzm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/hio3m3w8/MoU-Signing-Ceremony.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>2026-04-07T13:02:16.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh and UK sign aviation MoU to strengthen PPP cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>MoU, Bangladesh, UK, Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh , PPP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/9y6gr4mijh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/zlxntr8w/mir-shahe-alam.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mir Shahe Alam speaks in the parliament</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>2026-04-07T12:48:14.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prof Yunus went to London and handed over the ‘trophy’ of the July movement to BNP: State Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>13th Parliament, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liberation War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/1a436ep13j</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2015/12/23/90d076d16e0e2385ba03868d13a75800-Beatles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of The Beatles</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>2026-04-07T12:42:04.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Now it's all come together: Forgotten Beatles photos released</news:title>
<news:keywords>Beatles, Band Music, Photography, Japan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/a74dv0nkmy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-23/fwl5m5iv/image-324281-1761216569.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC)</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>2026-04-07T11:37:52.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>47th BCS written results published, 3,631 candidates passed</news:title>
<news:keywords>47th BCS, Written Exam, PSC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/sdee4xkafd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/eppd3kif/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-070c11u18mWhatsAppImage20260407at31757PM.avif</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/5vtgampu/Shirin-Sharmin.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury being taken from the DB office to court on 7 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/eppd3kif/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-070c11u18mWhatsAppImage20260407at31757PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court on 7 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/x9ug0i4u/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07kz6md113WhatsAppImage20260407at31758PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court on 7 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:55:28.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court orders Shirin Sharmin to be sent to jail, details in DB remand plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Speaker, Awami League, Case, Remand, Jail, July Mass Uprising </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/vchsj3o15e</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/dcxnyn3e/9.waterlilyrangpur07042026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beautiful 'nil komol' (blue water lilies) bloom in a pond. Begum Rokeya Memorial Centre, Rangpur, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/3awvwt1z/1.-fruitwatermelonbadamtali-dhaka07042026.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demand for watermelon has increased this summer. Workers unload watermelons transported by river from the southern regions at the wholesale market. Badamtali Ghat, Sadarghat, Dhaka, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/1tx04vwx/2.-bananafaridpur07042026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A farmer carries bananas harvested from his garden. Paranpur, Faridpur, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/7s05k8hz/3.-birdshalikvillagegazipur07042026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mynahs search for food beside a farmer’s paddy field near the river. Mawna, Sreepur, Gazipur, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/vctpr01d/5.-khulanariverbhairav07042026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A trawler moves across the waters of the Bhairab River. Chandanimahal, Dighalia, Khulna, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/ccp6515n/6.boatrepearkhulna07042026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers carry out intensive repairs on trawlers ahead of the monsoon season. Senhati, Dighalia, Khulna, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/tgda9c2k/7.rangpurmorningwalkbloodtest07042026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aman checks his blood sugar and blood pressure during a morning walk. Surovi Udyan, Rangpur, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/0lzkca07/8.brickfieldfaridpur07042026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman prepares bricks under the scorching sun. Alongside men, she earns 400 taka for producing 1,000 bricks. Kanaipur, Faridpur, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/fi1g9jeu/9.waterlilyrangpur07042026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beautiful 'nil komol' (blue water lilies) bloom in a pond. Begum Rokeya Memorial Centre, Rangpur, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/956qg78t/11.-lichifruitecumilla07042026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man takes care of a litchi tree replete with blossoms beside his home. Daudkandi, Cumilla, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/grexjt4x/12.bizufestivalkhagrachari07042026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child dressed as a bride participates in a colourful procession organised by the District Council to mark Biju, Boisuk, Pata, and the Bengali New Year. District Council premises, Khagrachhari, 7 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/homa17y8/13.protectionfrommosqutodhaka07042026.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mosquitos have recently increased in the capital. A person sleeping under mosquito nets. Shyambazar Ghat, Dhaka, 7 April.</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>2026-04-07T10:33:42.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (7 April 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/4hmvux7rs2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/ai1hegnb/Tamim-pic.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamim Iqbal</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>2026-04-07T10:27:22.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCB's current Board of Directors dissolved, Tamim chief of ad hoc committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>BCB, Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/29adb8xbrt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/qp99s924/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07th4hmbte11-Party.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Press conference of the 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, held at the Al-Falah auditorium in Dhaka on 7 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:18:40.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-party alliance announces 7-day programme demanding implementation of referendum verdict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Political Party, Political programme, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party - NCP, Referendum, July Charter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/woagq6dupq</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-12-17/28t6f4q0/bam.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Badiul Alam Majumdar</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>2026-04-07T10:14:31.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It seems BNP is walking the old path: Badiul Alam Majumdar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Badiul Alam Majumdar, Shujan, BNP Government, State Reform</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6i45t9tyj2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/5vtgampu/Shirin-Sharmin.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has been taken from the DB office to court. Today, Tuesday, around 1 PM.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/aszg2n6i/Shirin-Sharmin-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has been taken from the DB office to court. Today, Tuesday noon.</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>2026-04-07T09:57:21.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DB seeks remand for Shirin Sharmin, what the application reveals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Speaker, Arrest, DB Police, Remand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/fyk8x5gw87</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/h3cj4yvd/Photo-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lion Kallol Limited has announced the official opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at BSEZ</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/37s8hikk/Photo-2-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lion Kallol Limited has announced the official opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at BSEZ</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>2026-04-07T09:14:47.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lion Kallol marks new chapter with BSEZ facility launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Launch, Household, Facilities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o98fjwr289</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/cuwf1sfx/Injured-Mizan-Hossain.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Injured Mizan Hossain</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>2026-04-07T09:08:12.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshi youth shot at Patgram border: BSF regrets, assures action</news:title>
<news:keywords>BGB, BSF, bangladesh-India Border, Lalmonirhat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/94j05b6sqi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/kq5m0ui6/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-075uw9ech6Iqbal-Hassan-Mahmood.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Power, energy and mineral resources minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood has told the Jatiya Sangsad on 7 April 2026 that the government will consider raising fuel prices from next month if necessary.</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>2026-04-07T08:36:59.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel price hike under consideration from next month if needed, says minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Price, Price Hike, Fuel Crisis, 13th Parliament, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, BNP Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/itdjz40ljt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/ify9u2i9/Mamun-Top-Criminal-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tariq Saif Mamun was killed by Faruk Hossain Faisal (R) and Robin Ahmed in front of National Medical College in Old Dhaka on 10 November 2025</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/ufi3ymjl/Mamun-Top-Criminal-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tariq Saif Mamun just before the murder on 10 November 2025</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/999dr8z8/Mamun-Top-Criminal-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Faruk Hossain Faisal (L) and Robin Ahmed Pias</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/snl5w1l9/Mamun-Top-Criminal-4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Faruk Hossain Faisal and Robin Ahmed Pias enter the National Medical College before killing Mamun</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-10/lza87vwi/prothomalo-bangla2025-11-10dq8cy3ajWhatsAppImage20251110at15254PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tariq Saif Mamun relatives' wailing at hospital on 10 November 2025</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/0sf3iiqt/Mamun-Top-Criminal-6.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Slain top terror Tariq Saif Maun (L) and another top terror Sanjidul Islam Imon</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>2026-04-07T08:35:39.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top terror Mamun murder: Masked killer identified by firing style</news:title>
<news:keywords>Criminal Gang, Dhaka, Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/cdi82cvhqn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/zyla5iiq/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-074727v1s1df21453f-5859-4610-b4fc-1c2e3a02dc36.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some girls posing in hilly attire</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/jy5wv15v/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07jppc1pf719802313-a94a-402d-8144-88da5296ad77.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>People from different communities of the hills took part in the procession wearing their traditional clothes, ornaments and musical instruments. On 7 April, 2026 morning in Khagrachari town</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/17kmr99c/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07apbpk68rdcc72fa4-5cac-4f38-8ad5-3e87edf2adcf.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Young women in traditional hill attire participated in the procession. On 7 April, 2026 morning in the Khejurbagan area of ​​Khagrachhari</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:24:18.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colourful procession held in Khagrachhari to mark ‘Boisabi’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Khagrachhari, Procession, Chakma, Tripura, Santal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dt11zobz8t</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/fl8qwdgt/1-prothomalo-bangla2026-03-31u1lteoxlBarishalDH0590.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>As there were no beds available in the isolation ward at the 250-bed Barguna General Hospital, children are being treated on the floor. The photo was taken on 6 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/oult3fpx/2-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-068oi2um2uWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-06-at-11.26.34-AM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the Char Colony Hamidia Government Primary School centre in Barguna municipality area, more than 100 children received vaccines on 6 April 2026. However, there was no banner for the centre, not even chairs or tables. Workers were seen administering vaccines on an open veranda.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/4mbzb6b8/3-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05mez0jy40Vacin-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the first day of the measles-rubella vaccination campaign, due to a shortage of vaccines compared to demand, children, parents, and health workers had to wait for vaccines. The photo was taken at the field of Charghoshpur Government Primary School in Pabna Sadar upazila on 6 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T08:22:15.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Measles: Why are there higher number of cases in Barguna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Measles, Barguna, Disease</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/8eiboptixn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/umxwgvl8/cuckoo-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A male singing cuckoo at the Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary in Fatikchhari</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/edlj2dkn/cuckoo-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The back of a male singing cuckoo</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>2026-04-07T08:14:34.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sighting of the rare singing cuckoo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bird, Wildlife, Environment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ea3m6zy269</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-18/788x45dz/UN-Security-Council.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ambassadors and representatives to the United Nations meet at the UN Security Council on 17 November 2025.</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>2026-04-07T07:59:44.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN Security Council vote expected on Hormuz resolution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, United Nations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vgoy98f0hf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/bc8xig9g/image-375253-1775543704.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain speaks at the parliament.</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>2026-04-07T07:41:38.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Initiative underway to recruit 100,000 health workers: health minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health Worker, Recruitment, Health Ministry</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7p0fu3a1hn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-11-20/foic0u6v/baharul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Baharul Alam</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>2026-04-07T07:24:34.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public trust in police will not return without reform</news:title>
<news:keywords>Police, Police Commission, Reform, Opinion, July Mass Uprising </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4a3atoxw0x</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/t381cwjg/Info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 13th Jatiya Sangsad session is underway. The session began today, Tuesday, at 10:30 am</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>2026-04-07T07:11:08.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tk 46.85b had been allocated for Covid vaccines; probe if complaints filed: Health minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>COVID-19 vaccine, Irregularity, Health Ministry, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/aofo72zhe4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/c8n36i0p/NOTE60Pro.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Infinix has recently launched its Note 60 Series in Bangladesh</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>2026-04-07T06:54:46.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infinix Note 60 Pro: Redefining mobile photography in low light</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mobile phone, Photography, Youth, Smartphone, Launch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/health/6jnxd6suvp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/3a9kc9ax/prothomalo-bangla2022-0352c3e0b1-99be-4329-9c66-c81be70c039bUntitled1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chickenpox during pregnancy</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>2026-04-07T06:35:17.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chickenpox during pregnancy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pregnancy, Treatment, Women Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fe3opa2olu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/yohouzwc/Shirin-Sharmin-Choudhury.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury</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>2026-04-07T06:32:52.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shirin Sharmin shown arrested in Lalbagh case after remaining in hiding: DB</news:title>
<news:keywords>DMP, DB Police, Arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/roundtable/46m219syeu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/80l37x7v/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-061bce9q8rGoltable.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>(From L-R) Fahmida Tofail, Manzoor Ahmed, Shyamal Kumar Roy and Jena Derakhshani Hamadani at the roundtable at Prothom Alo office, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 6 April, 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T06:06:43.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prioritising early childhood development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Child care, Roundtable, growth, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Prothom Alo Roundtable</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/d53k8rfvr7</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-09/2hckq6qb/prothomalo-bangla2021-055f28f541-cead-462f-8efd-f581f133b11fa22f455a-68b6-4918-a0c6-5a51031e49ff.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers work at a readymade garments factory.</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>2026-04-07T05:34:55.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forced labour and excess production: US hearings this month, gaps in Bangladesh’s preparation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh, Production, USA, Readymade garment industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/xabmxh3bgq</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-10/4tiwcib5/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-10xwwj5u8xmotor.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A long queue of motorcyclists at a filling station in the Bijoy Sarani area to collect fuel on 9 March 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T05:05:54.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What commercial banks should do to address the ongoing energy crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Energy, Banking Sector, Oil Price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0gubem453f</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/vwtx5weg/Gas-Supply-LNG.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T04:58:51.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LNG being imported at double the price to maintain supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gautam Adani, Electricity, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, LNG, Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/science-technology/science/ru055db8rl</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/ox4cy897/438371-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screengrab from a NASA livestream shows Artemis II crew members Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover speaking with US President Donald Trump via a call aboard the Orion spacecraft on 6 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/8gzv92cx/437218-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screengrab from a NASA livestream shows the Orion spacecraft approaching the Moon on 6 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/i0bkz3zu/437218-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screengrab from a NASA livestream shows the Orion spacecraft approaching the Moon on 6 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T04:40:31.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artemis II astronauts start trip home after milestone-rich lunar flyby</news:title>
<news:keywords>NASA, Moon, Lunar eclipse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/aglqsksunp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-26/lvap9mao/Bangladesh-Police.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Logo of Bangladesh Police</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>2026-04-07T04:25:57.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police Commission likely to be further weakened</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Police Commission, Bangladesh Police, Reform, BNP Government, Interim Government, Politics, Bureaucracy, Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/teswneevss</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-04/0f5c198c-a730-465b-9156-fb623a101661/evm.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>EVM</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>2026-04-07T03:45:09.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EVMs bought for Tk 40b now burden on EC</news:title>
<news:keywords>EVM, EC, Election, Government Project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/6bx3qs2n8i</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2016/03/24/a22bcadf4b8010491b8eef5f11030e43-tonu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sohagi Jahan Tanu</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>2026-04-07T03:43:44.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanu murder case: Court orders DNA matching of 3 suspected ex-army members</news:title>
<news:keywords>Murder, Crime, PBI, Justice, Cumilla, Cumilla City Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/i9ucrma04d</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-07/y5m72ok4/434579-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First responders gather along a street before a building that was hit by an Iranian projectile attack in Ramat Gan in central Israel on 6 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T02:54:20.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-US attack on Iran, Donald Trump, Middle East War, Israel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/gms3vpzmxw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/m83d0xwg/1.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students presenting their projects to visitors at the 68th SGHSC Annual and 16th National Science Festival-2025 organised by Gregorian Science Club at SGHSC campus .</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/l8e52dw6/4.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students have fun taking photos with a cut-out rocket at the 68th SGHSC Annual and 16th National Science Festival-2025 organised by Gregorian Science Club at SGHSC campus</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/vung25vb/2.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Young scientists share their project concept with their classmates at the 68th SGHSC Annual and 16th National Science Festival-2025 organised by Gregorian Science Club at SGHSC campus .</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/lc46418r/3.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students presents their innovations at the 68th SGHSC Annual and 16th National Science Festival-2025 organised by Gregorian Science Club at SGHSC campus</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>2026-04-07T02:47:09.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Science Festival: A celebration of Gregorian excellence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science, Education, Youth, School</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/gfm9g5rnuv</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-23/lc426bvf/prothomalo-bangla2025-12-18ac1atq4cWhatsApp-Image-2025-12-18-at-9.30.25-AM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flags of Bangladesh and India.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/kcn3rmdk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-06-at-20.40.40.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammad Sufiur Rahman</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>2026-04-07T02:25:10.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Recalibrating Bangladesh–India relations: Restoring trust, dignity and fairness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Trade, Economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/cn6cphv64c</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/o85hjapn/6.4.26.edt.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T02:24:40.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What should the budget framework look like during a crisis?</news:title>
<news:keywords>National Budget, Economic Crisis, Trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Budget Deficit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fdlmtjzdcq</loc>
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<image:caption>Jatiya Sangsad speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T02:23:00.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury detained, taken to DB office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Awami League, DB Police, Arrest, Speaker</news:keywords>
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