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<image:caption>Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka end England hopes with crushing win over Pakistan</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman is speaking at a regular press conference organised to inform about the government's activities. Today, Tuesday, at the Secretariat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:04:40.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No one has taken positively to obstruction of freedom fighter Manik Pashari's burial: PM’s adviser</news:title>
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<image:caption>Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T13:55:34.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zero tolerance for 'crossfire', IGP’s remarks were inappropriate: Home Minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police officers stand outside the central office of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) following an attack on Monday night.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Local residents said the programme was held on a limited scale after objections were raised to women performing.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-12/c6g5fn7r/GM-Quaders-House-Attacked-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man throws brick chips at the residence of Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader at Uttara, Dhaka on 12 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/e7zdi2vx/Protest-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police scuffle with cultural activists at Dhanmondi 27 in Dhaka in the afternoon on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Police take away JSD leaders and activists in handcuffs from the party’s central office in Gulistan, Dhaka, on 26 September</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T13:05:05.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mob attacks on political party offices raise questions about police role</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/aerhqxcx2p</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-16/dq0epkyh/HSC-Exam-Result.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A student checks her HSC result in mobile phone on 16 October 2025.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A student shows her HSC result to her mother.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T12:28:01.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HSC 2026: How to check the results</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/wdmw7ypk1m</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/hmqogog4/2026-10-26T230257Z1817684200UP1EMAQ1S0W4WRTRMADP3SOCCER-BALLON.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bayern Munich's Harry Kane makes a speech after winning the men's Ballon d'Or award</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>2026-10-27T12:23:46.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Harry Kane, Ballon d'Or, Football, FC Bayern Munich</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/04poxldzy9</loc>
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<image:caption>A fisherman catches fish with a net in the Manu River. Matarkapan, Moulvibazar, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shiuli flowers bloom on the arrival of winter. Black Hill, Rangamati, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fisherman catches fish with a net in the Manu River. Matarkapan, Moulvibazar, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A wholesaler loads bananas bought from a village onto a van to sell them in the city. Kathaltali, Rangamati, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A hawker sets out with plastic goods on his van to sell them. Ulipur, Bogura, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A farmer works in a crop field early in the morning. Nuruil, Bogura, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/tzg5t9nr/6.-Rangpur-winter.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman wraps her child in warm clothes before going out on a winter morning. Gilabari, Rangpur, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/5t7jfzqc/7.-Khulna-Spider.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A spider weaves its web and waits to catch its prey. Daulatpur, Khulna, 27 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/0rmlyui0/8.-Rangpur-Dewdrop.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dewdrops cling to the tips of grass as clouds gather in the sky. Hajirhat, Rangpur, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/ieurbi97/9.-Gazipur-bird-Maasranga.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A kingfisher sits on an electric wire with a small crab in its beak. Rajabari, Sreepur, Gazipur, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/ejdfu3jw/10.-Khagrachhari–Vegetable-field.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A farmer works in a vegetable field. Chowmuhani, Dighinala, Khagrachhari, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T12:18:23.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (27 October 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/w6gwodvrf9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/406lqu5e/DB-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>DB officials conduct the raid on the night of 19 October 2026 at a three-storey house named ‘Golden Sunrise’, situated in the Police Officers’ Housing Society-1 residential area at Bhatara in Dhaka</image:caption>
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<image:caption>DB officials conduct the raid on the night of 19 October 2026 at a three-storey house named ‘Golden Sunrise’, situated in the Police Officers’ Housing Society-1 residential area at Bhatara in Dhaka and recovered the four bottles of liquor</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/uq06st4i/uzzal.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additional DIG of Police Abdullah Al Zahir</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:03:08.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>85 penalised without drug testing, raising widespread concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, DIG, Bangladesh Police, DB Police, DMP, Alcohol, Raid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/8xpkuhn9qb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/uevoq4ge/aaa.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shakil Islam</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/zfh8wsv2/mpp.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police have taken Nuruzzaman, the eldest son of BNP lawmaker Abdul Aziz from Natore-4 (Gurudaspur-Baraigram) constituency, into custody for questioning on 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/65zglksx/mo.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abdul Aziz, the lawmaker from Natore-4, visited Shakil’s home on Tuesday morning.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T10:28:37.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP's son questioned in police custody over Chhatra Dal leader's death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Natore, Death, Chhatra Dal, Murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/tds3bek9rt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/w45b1ueg/1.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The traditional Kolpojahaaj was decorated in vibrant colours to mark Prabarana Purnima. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Kolpojahaaj sails along the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/g1ry74kd/3.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Local residents show great enthusiasm for the Kolpojahaaj as part of the festival celebrations. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/o25nxe1j/4.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crowds gather along both banks of the river to watch the traditional Kolpojahaaj being set afloat. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/0hc8zxg2/5.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The river flows between lush green banks, with the colourful Kolpojahaaj floating on its waters. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/hzmeyf0j/6.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The colourful Kolpojahaaj is ready to be set afloat on the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/830ahmj6/8.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the front of the Kolpojahaaj. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/0izkeooh/9.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The colourful Kolpojahaaj floats on the clear waters of the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T10:19:46.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traditional Kolpojahaaj on the Bakkhali River</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tradition, Photo Story, Photography</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/0cq3sdu446</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-16/2a4a7jpk/৬.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students check their results on mobile phones after the HSC results are published. Photo taken at Police Lines School and College ground in Rangpur on 16 October 2025.</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>2026-10-27T09:29:07.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HSC results to be published on 31 October as date changed </news:title>
<news:keywords>HSC Result 2026, Student, Secondary Education, Dhaka Board</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/756n94qn8t</loc>
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<image:caption>Power supply line</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T08:51:04.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power outage hits eastern Dhaka, parts of Chattogram; secretariat, BB also without electricity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Power Sector, Electricity, Load shedding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/9dvz2jhn4t</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/6ehcy335/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-25phacq5m8WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-2.20.16-PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members and relatives were present during the burial of freedom fighter Manik Pashari in Pirojpur.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/2jd53p3r/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-26gzxde238manikposarihome.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Freedom fighter Manik Pashari</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/ur8iyu77/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-25nxwwxnqjWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-2.21.46-PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manik Pashari had been unable to live at his home in Pirojpur since 5 August 2024. He had been staying at his son-in-law’s house in Tungipara, Gopalganj.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T08:44:13.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom fighter Manik Pashari’s burial in Pirojpur: Relatives and locals recount events</news:title>
<news:keywords>Freedom fighter, Buried , Funeral, Pirojpur, Delwar Hossain Sayedee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0b0sie3hw5</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/qa6pjtou/zahid.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister Zahed Ur Rahman. Photo taken at the Secretariat today, Tuesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T08:15:08.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If Sheikh Hasina returns to the country, she will face justice, not mob violence: Prime Minister’s Adviser</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, Justice, Mob Justice</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6ex0a75pqw</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T08:03:43.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Higher salaries for govt employees Sunday, many face complications in determining pay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government Employees, Pay Scale, Salary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/hjdvivk4wn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-02/7a65c492-b017-48c3-9a39-c143c5a6598f/Bangladesh_Australia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flags of Bangladesh and Australia</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T07:42:36.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh’s clean energy agenda draws Australian companies seeking local partners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Australia, Bangladesh, Energy, Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/plzg01jwuj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/xbl25iml/image-438822-1793082387.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi held a bilateral summit.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tarique Rahman called on the Japanese government and private sector to play a more active role in Bangladesh’s economic development, technological advancement and industrialisation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T07:29:39.524Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>An 11-month-old baby Tithi died in the ICU after contracting measles. Her aunt Neela carries her body from the hospital. On 26 October, 2026 morning at the capital's Shishu Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T07:15:45.632Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>IGP Ali Hossain Fakir at the launch of Community Islamic, the Islamic banking service of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC, in Chawkbazar, Old Dhaka, on 26 October 2026. He speaks about ‘crossfire’ there.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T07:12:36.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the IGP’s mention of ‘crossfire’ is alarming</news:title>
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<image:caption>An ambulance and pedestrians holding umbrellas wade through a rain-slicked road amid heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab, in Patna on 24 October 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:22:26.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India braces for Cyclone Arnab with evacuations</news:title>
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<image:caption>Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Saudi Arabia`s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:16:17.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘They do not understand the language, cannot get lawyers, and their bodies are never returned’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi Arabia, Death penalty, Bangladeshi Expatriates</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>In this file photo taken on 1 November, 2022 Israel’s ex-premier and leader of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu addresses supporters at campaign headquarters in Jerusalem early after the end of voting for national elections</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:12:25.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel to give verdict on Netanyahu in pivotal election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Election</news:keywords>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/0j09jat3/CPB-Office-Under-Attack-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel take position at the CPB office at Paltan, Dhaka on 26 October 2026 night</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CPB General Secretary Abdullah Kafi Ratan briefs journalists in front of the party’s central office in Dhaka at around 12:15 am on 27 October 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>2026-10-27T06:10:01.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPB activists attacked, party headquarters besieged</news:title>
<news:keywords>Communist Party of Bangladesh, Attack, Joy Bangla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/pne87rrz78</loc>
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<image:caption>Income tax return</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T05:38:41.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When to file income tax returns to avoid penalties</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/i47m078ie6</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnaphuli Garden City in the capital has been closed.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The main entrance of Karnaphuli Garden City was found shuttered.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T04:43:42.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnaphuli Garden City in Dhaka closes, what led to its closure?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a joint press announcement in Tokyo after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a joint press announcement in Tokyo after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T04:30:37.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM invites Japanese investors to join Bangladesh’s next growth phase</news:title>
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<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomes Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman accorded guard of honour in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a bilateral talks in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman accorded guard of honour in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T04:07:12.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tarique-Takaichi talks begin in Tokyo as Bangladesh PM accorded warm welcome at Japanese PM’s Office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Diplomacy, Japan, Prime Minister, Meeting, Summit Meeting</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T03:21:17.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caretaker govt: Complications over chief adviser’s appointment process</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/28xa9p34ye</loc>
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<image:caption>Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane pose with their trophies on stage after receiving their Ballon d’Or awards for the best female and male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane kiss their trophies on stage after receiving their Ballon d’Or awards for the best female and male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas poses after receiving the Ballon d’Or Feminin award for the best female footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane kisses the trophy on stage after receiving the Ballon d’Or award for the best male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T03:20:06.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d’Or glory</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T03:12:25.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>71 killed in Khulna in 10 months as nine criminal gangs remain active</news:title>
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<image:caption>Photo shows flags of Bangladesh and Japan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T02:32:26.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan’s $2t trade: How much Bangladesh shares</news:title>
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<image:caption>Devotees offer cash and food alms (soing) to the chief abbot at the Rajguru Buddhist Monastery.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A young woman deep in prayer before a Buddha statue at a monastery, seeking peace and blessings for all.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Carrying traditional food offerings (soing), a group of young women walks together toward the monastery.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Buddhist devotees celebrate the auspicious evening by lighting and releasing sky lanterns (fanush) into the night sky.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Buddha statues gracefully placed and adorned inside decorative miniature shrines.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Young child arrives at the monastery holding her mother's hand to take part in the prayers.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two friends pose for a photo after presenting their food offerings (soing) at the monastery.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Carrying an alms bowl (soing) in one hand and cotton candy in the other, a child happily walks back home.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The colorful effigy of the deity (Pochoma), one of the prime attractions of the Maha Wa Ggyo Wai Pwe festivities.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The traditional ceremonial chariot prepared for immersion into the Sangu River to mark the conclusion of Maha Wa Ggyo Wai Pwe.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Flags of Bangladesh and India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T02:30:38.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh set to overtake India again in per capita GDP, IMF forecasts</news:title>
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<image:caption>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin in Tehran, Iran, 26 October 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir spoke at a press briefing held at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Maqsoda Maqsodi met Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on 25 October.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T13:14:41.422Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A resort building was demolished during an eviction operation on Cox's Bazar's Marine Drive Road. The photo was taken in the afternoon on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:21:32.313Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Police take a woman business owner into custody amid tensions in connection with allegations that she made derogatory remarks about the BNP government on Facebook in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. The incident took place around 8:30pm on Sunday in the Square Masterbari area.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (R) speaks as Ontario Premier Doug Ford looks on during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on 21 October, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T08:36:28.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canada-EU summit seeks deepened alliance as US ties fray</news:title>
<news:keywords>Canada, EU, New alliance, Summit Meeting</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/dcps8fpo2x</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/887ejr46/8.-Rangpur-farmer.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/kxlx9k3m/2.-Sirajgonj-flower.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water hyacinth flowers are blooming on the riverbank. Dhangora Madhyapara, Raiganj, Sirajganj.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/zmdcblpx/3.-Rangamati-fishing.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fisherman retrieves a catfish caught in his net in Kaptai Lake. in the morning. Kumratila, Rangamati, 26 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/rd8aa4ew/4.-Pabna-flower.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bumble bee is looking for nectar in bean flowers. Bees and various insects play an important role in pollination. Dapunia, Pabna, 25 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/cpjoo2d6/5.-Bogura-farmer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A farmer is ready to wash and take radishes to the market after harvesting them from the field. Yashopara, Bogura Sadar, 26 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/3ko9nudg/6.-Khulna-Grasshopper.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A yellow dragonfly has perched on a thin branch. Gutudia, Dumuria, Khulna, morning of 26 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/owerg9aq/7.-Khulna-Kash-flowers.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two children are going to a madrasa by a cycle van, carrying freshly picked kashful. Baliakhali, Dumuria, Khulna, morning of 26 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/clnu9hrj/8.-Rangpur-farmer.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Winter vegetables, cabbages, have been cultivated over vast lands. Farmers are busy tending to them. Bakchi, Rangpur, 26 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/idg0q42j/9.-Faridpur-flower.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housewife Puja Rani Das is picking hibiscus flowers from the tree at home for a puja. Shovaram Pur, Faridpur Sadar, 26 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/han3bmc5/10.-Faridpur-fishing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People from the island and city cross the Padma River by ferry boat for their daily chores. Aijuddin Matubbar’s Dangi, Decree’s Char, Faridpur Sadar, 26 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/vlwekka3/1.-Rangamati-Bumblebee.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bee is searching for nectar in the blue parul flowers. Kalabagan, Rangamati, on Monday morning of October 26.</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>2026-10-26T08:32:51.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (26 October 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Flower, Nature, River, Agriculture </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/34oo06ueod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-24/vb3ums05/prothomalo-bangla2023-043c910dcb-cce1-447f-98eb-a09ff611421aCapture.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Free textbooks</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>2026-10-26T07:50:10.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 new textbooks approved, to be introduced next academic year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Textbook, Primary education, Secondary Education, Student, Education Ministry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/5on4yrz0rz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-04/b74345d3-11e1-458d-9bf0-641bba08a93e/PAKISTAN_POLITICS.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Imran Khan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/ncetbasv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-26-at-13.30.46.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maulana Fazlur Rehman</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>2026-10-26T07:33:52.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How 'Maulana Diesel' became a last hope of Imran Khan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Imran Khan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/2yolgog0kp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/05/26/ed210b0bdbf56fa8eaf24721fe02814d-Cyberwar.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man types on a computer keyboard in front of the displayed cyber code in this illustration</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>2026-10-26T07:11:53.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh's cyber security challenge: Do we know what is exposed?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cyber security, Bank, Bangladesh, Threat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/mgs7bkipic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/p8f2k8mr/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-25q6wge56yMetro-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rail tracks are being laid on the elevated structure between Motijheel metro station and Kamalapur. The photo was taken on 20 October 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/muzghb94/prothomalo-bangla2023-049faecc9f-fd6e-458a-acf3-c87ec950f3035.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crowd of passengers on metro rail.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/3e93iltw/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-25sqd7z4evMetro-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Work is under way on the metro rail extension from Motijheel to Kamalapur. Construction workers descend from the elevated structure using a temporary staircase. The photo was taken on 21 October 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/cm4il97d/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-25r1na5nn7Metro-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Construction materials, including stones and sand, are piled up on the road beneath the under-construction Kamalapur metro station. The photo was taken on 21 October 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/kaufntpf/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-11bp97p14pmetrorail-kamlapur-part-constraction-11072026-01.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Construction of the metro rail infrastructure from Motijheel to Kamalapur is largely complete.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/lr3bsf3v/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-25xk5fgoacMetro-4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Road construction beneath the metro rail has caused traffic congestion along the narrowed road near Kamalapur metro station. The photo was taken on 21 October 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>2026-10-26T07:10:33.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro rail extension to Kamalapur 85pc complete, service set to begin in July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Metro Rail, Dhaka, Public Transport, Kamalapur Railway Station, DMTCL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pk52ghrvi6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/xyy7q83a/716446-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) speaks to his supporters as Boaz Bismuth, chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee in the Knesset, reacts during a Likud Party meet-and-greet held as part of the campaign ahead of Israel's legislative election, at King Solomon Hotel in Netanya on 22 October 2026. Israel heads to the polls on 27 October in its first election since 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack, in what is seen as a referendum on the prime minister.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/xljpfnr3/715660-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Knesset Member Waleed Taha, second-placed candidate for the United Arab List (Raam), speaks during a campaign rally in the Arab-Israeli village of Abu Ghosh, 21 October 2026. Israel heads to the polls on 27 October in its first election since 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack, in what is seen as a referendum on Israel's current prime minister who has held office for a total of nearly 17 years since first being elected in 1996.</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>2026-10-26T06:47:51.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about Israel's electoral system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel, Election, Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/q2hmflei8h</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/z341pv9u/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-26-at-11.35.52.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image</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>2026-10-26T05:45:48.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madrasah head accused of kidnapping student after she rejects his romantic proposal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gazipur, Madrasa, Kidnap</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wdb2xl3ode</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/bgw01av2/image-438383-1792977957.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Tokyo on 26 October 2026 morning on a four-day official visit.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/foy6ahht/17929776650346adeab01088631.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Tokyo on 26 October 2026 morning on a four-day official visit.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/yqf8cfk0/17929777035206adeab277f1811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Tokyo on 26 October 2026 morning on a four-day official visit.</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>2026-10-26T05:27:48.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prime Minister arrives in Tokyo on 4-day official visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Japan, Bangladesh, Diplomacy, Visit, Investment, Foreign relation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ooozepgwg9</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-11/7ass6rqg/Income-Tax-Return.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Income tax return</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>2026-10-26T05:06:40.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 penalties for failing to file income tax return; includes disconnection of gas, electricity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tax Return, Gas, Electricity, NBR, Tax</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/acmdnuszhv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/8cgv9tx3/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alif’s daughter, Pranti, plays in the courtyard of their home, with his wife standing in the background. Friday, Telonjia village, Durgapur.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/t7oo6hhb/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16jq88ziz3NetrokonaDH054820261016IMG-20261016-WA0009.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Murdered journalist Lutfuzzaman Alif Fakir</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/0zo9cqcq/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The wife of journalist Lutfozzaman Alif, who was killed by gunmen, breaks down in tears as she speaks about him. Telonjia, Durgapur, Netrokona.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/i76tkf9d/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16i78omk4vNetrokonaDH054820261016Screenshot20261016111150WhatsApp.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Journalist Lutfuzzaman’s wife, Anondita Sagma, weeps beside the lifeless body of her husband in the Telanjia area of Durgapur upazila, Netrokona, at around 8:15 pm on 15 October 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/z41bzezp/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Journalists hold a human chain demanding justice for the murder of journalist Lutfozzaman Alif. In front of the District Press Club in the Moktarpara area of Netrokona town, at around 11:15 am.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T04:56:30.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Journalist murdered in Netrokona: Alif was targeted by criminals while investigating border crime</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Journalist, Crime, Murder, Investigation, Netrokona</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/llbiiemuym</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/77mabe3t/prothomaloimportmedia2016091876e9c0878ca143c1e48f1c5b24b92a17-Untitled-4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh has retained its leading position in denim garment exports to the European Union (EU)</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>2026-10-26T03:57:59.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh retains top denim exporter to Europe; China, India, Vietnam are also ahead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Export, Europe, Readymade garment industry, EU</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/3zr222elrm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/cdwldvxq/747117-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brazil's President and re-election candidate for the Workers' Party (PT) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reacts next to his wife, First Lady Rosangela da Silva (L) and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (2nd R) after knowing the first results of the presidential runoff election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 25 October, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/v9bq2grd/747318-01-02-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters of Brazil's President and re-election candidate for the Workers' Party (PT) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrate after the presidential runoff election in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 25 October, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/6hijb46l/2026-10-26T024756Z79221373RC2PAOA5PALHRTRMADP3BRAZIL-ELECTION.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, holds a cutout mask of Lula while celebrating his victory in the presidential runoff election, in Porto Alegre, Brazil 25 October, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/gdmu4nov/746873-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brazil's right-wing senator and presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL) Flavio Bolsonaro reacts after knowing the first results in the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, on 25 October, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/impbdtj1/2026-10-26T014106Z1605683001RC2PAOA0T1EERTRMADP3BRAZIL-ELECTION.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election, speaks after winning the presidential runoff in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 25 October, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/2zxi07q3/2026-10-26T011731Z151983275RC2OAOAN62YERTRMADP3BRAZIL-ELECTION.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, sign "L" as they celebrate Lula's victory in the presidential runoff election, on the outskirts of Brasilia, Brazil, 25 October, 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>2026-10-26T03:47:56.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil's Lula defies odds to clinch poll victory against Bolsonaro</news:title>
<news:keywords>Brazil, Election, Lula Da Silva </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bkcbwrzr1n</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-08-31/f6woc1wa/oil.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Offshore oil and gas exploration</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>2026-10-26T03:27:44.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Little interest in offshore gas exploration, new initiative taken</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gas Exploration, Energy Crisis, Bay of Bengal, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/2lfec2908d</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/whl7unfh/prothomalo-bangla2023-030eff823d-a918-4aef-a31b-7bf6102107b1BoguraTmss1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMSS medical college students.</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>2026-10-26T02:59:14.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women constitute 63pc of medical students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Medicine, Physician, Student, Education, Higher Education</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/f60rojtvon</loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T02:39:28.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Economy trapped in investment stagnation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Economy, Investment, Stagnation, Poverty, growth</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>A man fishes by casting several fishing rods into a water body.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Local residents catch fish by hands on the banks of the Kumar River.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man prepares a banned China ring fishing net before casting it into the water.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man catches fish with a lift net in the Kumar River.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man fishes with a throwing net in the Padma River.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Professional fishers catch fish with a drag net in the Padma River.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man repairs the torn and damaged sections of a throwing net before heading out to fish.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two fishers catch fish with gillnet in the Padma River.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two children catch fish with a mosquito net while swimming in the Padma River.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hobbyist anglers pay a fee for the opportunity to fish with rods in a pond.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T02:35:47.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fishing: 10 photos capturing a passion and a profession</news:title>
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<image:caption>A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Sunday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-25T16:03:09.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 Bangladeshis executed in Saudi: Parliamentary committee questions consulate’s lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi Arabia, Parliamentary Standing Committee, Execution, Diplomacy, Accountability, Bangladeshi Expatriates, Expatriate, Expatriate Workers</news:keywords>
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