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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at the opening ceremony of the three-day-long 127th birth anniversary celebration of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in Trishal, Mymensingh on Saturday afternoon at Nazrul Academy Field.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurates the re-dredging of the Dharar Canal in the Kanhar area of Bailar Union, Trishal, Mymensingh, Saturday noon.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Maximum punishment for Mirpur child killer will be ensured within a month: Prime Minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Chief Justice Khairul Haque is being taken to the courtroom on 23 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T13:13:36.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-chief justice Khairul Haque shown arrested in fresh case</news:title>
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<image:caption>Speakers at a consultation meeting titled ‘Coordinated Initiatives in Legal Aid: Responsibilities and Implementation Strategies’ held at BRAC Centre in Mohakhali, Dhaka on 23 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Guests at a consultation meeting titled ‘Coordinated Initiatives in Legal Aid: Responsibilities and Implementation Strategies’ held at BRAC Centre in Mohakhali, Dhaka on 23 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>BRAC and Legal Aid Department host national consultation meeting </news:title>
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<image:caption>A general view of rescue team members and emergency vehicles arriving at the Liushenyu coal mine after a gas explosion in Changzhi, in northern China's Shanxi province on 23 May, 2026. A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, state media reported, in one of the country's biggest industrial disasters of recent years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T11:57:36.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/7yan0s3hyl</loc>
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<image:caption>Remittance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T11:36:39.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh should revise its migration policies to realise its remittance potential</news:title>
<news:keywords>Remittance, Labour Migration, gulf, Skill Development</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4zwzdwzjfe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-23/o1wikirh/IMG8958.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UNOPS Bangladesh, in collaboration with BBS, organised an ‘Advocacy Session on Gender-Segregated Data Collection’ under the Accelerate SDG Localisation in Bangladesh project.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>UNOPS Bangladesh, in collaboration with BBS, organised an ‘Advocacy Session on Gender-Segregated Data Collection’ under the Accelerate SDG Localisation in Bangladesh project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T10:51:09.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advocacy session on gender-disaggregated data collection to advance SDG localisation in Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Event, Gender Equality, SDG</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/vsvt6auvnn</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman speaks at a press conference held at Bangladesh Bank.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T10:45:14.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tk 600b stimulus fund announced to restart closed factories</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/jomu16d2ok</loc>
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<image:caption>The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest .</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Sundarbans</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T10:37:36.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sundarbans mangrove forest: Natural shield under pressure</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/yi5wmtjkh7</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-23/uajn8duk/PhotoCSBSeason4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coca-Cola Bangladesh is bringing back Coke Studio Bangla with its fourth season</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T10:18:04.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coke Studio Bangla marks Nazrul's birthday with launch of Season 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coke Studio Bangla, Nazrul Sangeet, Launch, Music</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2n0t3d4p5n</loc>
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<image:caption>Four-year-old Muskan, who had measles symptoms, was referred from Kurmitola Hospital to the DNCC Dedicated COVID Hospital. She was waiting for admission in front of the hospital’s outpatient department while in her mother’s arms. The photo was taken yesterday afternoon in Mahakhali of the capital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T10:10:09.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deaths of children from measles, measles-like symptoms surpass 500</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/5zr8qb9gb6</loc>
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<image:caption>Dead body</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T08:52:07.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18 bodies recovered from rivers in 8 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dead body, River, Police, Dhaka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/ddbonji2c6</loc>
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<image:caption>Nadim Quraishi, better known in his area as “Chhotu Nadim,” will fly to Dhaka with a team of 10 people to slaughter sacrificial cattle.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Other members of Nadim Quraishi’s team.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T08:49:31.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Butchers fly from Saidpur to Dhaka for Qurbani cattle slaughter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Eid ul Azha, Sacrificial Animals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/140ncnp4vg</loc>
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<image:caption>Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport invites guests to indulge in its thoughtfully curated “Eid Retreat”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T08:17:31.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport announces Eid Retreat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate news, Eid ul Azha, Food, Facilities</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/wwjmf287ye</loc>
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<image:caption>Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel invites guests to enjoy a season of celebration on Eid-ul-Azha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T07:48:36.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experience Eid-ul-Azha festivity at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate news, Renaissance, Eid ul Azha, Facilities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/0nq8ea0py6</loc>
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<image:caption>National flags of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T07:22:12.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is ahead in the India–Pakistan ‘cold war’ over Bangladesh?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Geopolitics, Regional cooperation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/v0yoe5d48c</loc>
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<image:caption>Sacrificial animals are ready for sale ahead of Eid-ul-Azha at the Basila cattle market in Mohammadpur, Dhaka on 22 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T07:11:57.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eid-ul-Azha: Old patterns persist in cattle market control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Eid ul-Adha, Sacrificial Animals, Cattle, Cattle Market, Dhaka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/l7v8jepq59</loc>
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<image:caption>With a little planning, travellers can explore many attractions in South Korea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T06:05:28.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 tips for travelling to South Korea on a budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, South Korea, Travel, Budget, visa</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4z9vn5pugh</loc>
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<image:caption>UNICEF Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T05:53:33.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brutality against children must stop: UNICEF</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/editorial/pjwv3p6dfw</loc>
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<image:caption>Prothom Alo English Editorial</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T04:25:34.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Obstruction in canal excavation: No leniency for miscreants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Canal, Excavation, Attack</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/xxybptam0r</loc>
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<image:caption>The Cannes Film Festival wraps up today, Saturda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T04:08:10.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cannes highlights as film festival wraps up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cannes, Film, Film Fest, Award</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/p0co8o654r</loc>
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<image:caption>Collage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T03:43:10.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply</news:title>
<news:keywords>USA, Green card, visa, US new visa policy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/china/bzq16rnhy7</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-23/ant7y9yg/729766-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Imported coal is piled up after being unloaded from a ship at the coal terminal at the port in Lianyungang, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on 21 May, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T03:39:33.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China coal mine blast leaves eight dead, dozens trapped</news:title>
<news:keywords>China, Coal, Blast, Xi Jinping</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/ocdsh1h42b</loc>
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<image:caption>Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard testifies before a U.S. House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., 19 March 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T02:41:54.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official</news:title>
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<image:caption>The photo shows an AI-powered CCTV camera at the SAARC Fountain area in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, on 22 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T02:09:56.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI magic on Dhaka streets</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/6a359i5s5v</loc>
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<image:caption>Jahangirnagar University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-23T02:03:25.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jahangirnagar University: Accommodation ‘crisis’ resolved, women’s safety takes centre stage</news:title>
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<image:caption>A aircraft is being refueled</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>2026-05-23T02:03:21.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jet fuel worth Tk 8.1m goes missing despite official records</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Aircraft, Crime, Fuel Crisis, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/kgc857yp0y</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-01/imtw1jaa/image-297795-1754032216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Main entrace of Rajshahi University</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>2026-05-23T02:03:18.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discipline restored at Rajshahi University halls, dissatisfaction with services persists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajshahi University, RUCSU Election, Student Politics, Chhatra Shibir, Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir, JCD, Chhatra Dal, Campus, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/5y5hbxpuna</loc>
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<image:caption>In protest against abuse and oppression of women and children, Bondhushava organised a human chain and protest programme at SAARC Fountain in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 22 Friday 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/nbp7jpgq/2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A human chain is held in Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka on 22 May 2026, demanding four points, including exemplary punishment within a short time for those involved in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old child in Pallabi, Dhaka, as well as others involved in similar incidents.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prothom Alo Bondhushava Chattogram unit organises a human chain titled “We want safety for women and children; we demand swift and exemplary punishment for rapists and abusers.” Probortok Mor, Chattogram on 22 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman displays shoes demanding justice for rapists after several hundred people gather and stage a protest march under the banner of “Local Residents” in the Mirpur-10 roundabout area in Dhaka on 22 May 2026, demanding the execution of the child killer and protesting the deterioration of the country’s law and order situation.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People from various walks of life join a human chain organised by Prothom Alo Bondhushava in front of the Central Shaheed Minar, Sylhet on 22 May 2026, demanding safety for women and children and swift justice for rapists and abusers.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Sena organises a human chain and protest march near Bakalia Naya Mosque in Chattogram, demanding justice for the child rapist in Bakalia and the killers of the child in Pallabi, Dhaka.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/d9cbc3yv/7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prothom Alo Bondhushava holds a human chain and protest programme in the Central Shaheed Minar of Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar on 22 May 2026, protesting sexual abuse and oppression of women and children and demanding swift justice to the perpetrators.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/eu4w7h9x/8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prothom Alo Bondhushava organises a human chain programme in front of Nawabganj Government College in Chapainawabganj on 22 May 2026, demanding safety for women and children and swift, exemplary punishment for rapists and abusers.</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>2026-05-22T16:09:58.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence against women and children draws protests across country</news:title>
<news:keywords>Photo Story, Violence Against Women, Child Rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/rfr0lm3m2n</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/9x6dapn4/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-2278kd2om8WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-22-at-8.02.43-PM-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal Jhenaidah district unit bring out a protest procession in Jhenaidah town on 22 May 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>2026-05-22T16:04:09.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhatra Dal demands action against Nasiruddin, accusing him of creating mob with weapons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jhenaidah, NCP Candidate, Chhatra Dal, Politics, JCD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/yrlxqjig5r</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/0d2az3d0/Asif-Mahmud.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain with other leaders of the party pose for a photograph after 229 leaders and activists from the two Dhaka city units of United People’s Bangladesh (UP Bangladesh)—a political platform formed by former leaders of the Islami Chhatra Shibir—officially joined the NCP at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 22 May 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>2026-05-22T14:57:50.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If it’s violence they want, nobody can outdo us, we proved that during July Uprising: Asif Mahmud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asif Mahmud, National Citizen Party - NCP, Jhenaidah, Political Violence, Chhatra Dal, Sarjis Alam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/jcpxhkm605</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/4jkl0wur/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-226m7mdkv0emon.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rapid Action Battalion member Imon Acharya</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>2026-05-22T14:12:09.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RAB member killed in stabbing while chasing ‘drug dealer’ fleeing police</news:title>
<news:keywords>RAB, Sylhet, Murder, Crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/zoz524rpep</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/1rpnguwn/Dhaka-University-Campus.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhaka University 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>2026-05-22T13:24:37.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discussion on reforming DU admission test, proposal for skills assessment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Admission Test, Dhaka University, Student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/w19hsva85a</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/cbte4jx1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-22-at-16.25.53.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/k669d81m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-22-at-16.25.53.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A babui (weaver bird) perches inside its hanging nest on a palm tree. Photo taken from Kalatia in Keraniganj, Dhaka, on 22 May 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/t9nigshg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-22-at-16.25.52.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nests of babui (weaver bird) hang from a palm tree. Woven with tiny beaks and relentless labour, the hanging nests resemble exquisite works of natural craftsmanship. Photo taken from Kalatia in Keraniganj, Dhaka, on 22 May.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/wt9miyxz/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21ingsqgce3.জেলেরা-কেউবা-নৌকায়-মাছ-খালাসের-অপেক্ষায়-কেউবা-সমুদ্রে-যাবার-অপেক্ষায়।-.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some fishermen wait to unload fish from their boats, while others prepare to head out to sea. Photo taken from Nazirartek sea beach in Cox’s Bazar recently.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/nyaoom4i/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-215daqhtsl2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Various kinds of river and marine fish are unloaded from the boats at the beach. Photo taken from Nazirartek sea beach in Cox’s bazar recently.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/57xq93fm/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21d820dipk4.-CTG-Cow-Hut-Jewel-Shill-21052026.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, the supply of sacrificial animals is increasing in Chattogram city. Cattle of various sizes are arriving at livestock markets.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/468xa9hf/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21111sm9g35.-CTG-Cow-Hut-Jewel-Shill-21052026.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers and workers are passing busy days unloading cattle and goats from trucks as well as arranging hay and bran at the markets. A cow is being unloaded from a truck at the CDA Balur Math market in Chattogram.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/3n9rjrrk/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21rwvltgzl4.-Bogra-Forge-Soyel-Rana-21.05.2026.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Muslims will offer sacrificial animals on Eid-ul-Azha. This has increased demand for knives and cleavers. The photo shows the helper of a blacksmith striking a red-hot iron with hammer at their workshop in Ashkola village of Bogura Sadar recently</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/dutowa6c/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-214mlcqyud6.-Bogra-Forge-Soyel-Rana-21.05.2026.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, activity has intensified in the blacksmiths’ workshop. Knives are being sharpened. Photo taken in Ashkola village of Bogura Sadar recently.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/kg8g0xr1/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21eps9s4aaSylhetPhoto6.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jarul flowers bloom among the rows of tea bushes, along the slopes of the hillocks and across the paths of the tea garden. It seems the purple flowers have taken over the green tea estates. Photo taken in Syhet’s Daladali tea estate.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/sdeurbs8/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21wpk550uaSylhetPhoto9.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fallen Jarul petals lie scattered, momentarily making passers-by pause. Photo taken recently in Syhet’s Daladali tea estate, wrapped in the serene beauty of blooming Jarul.</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>2026-05-22T12:21:30.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOT (22 May 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Photography, Photo Story</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/xbo7fv3oem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-01/5caabf67-1f78-4c2b-936d-dae7c5690b57/child_abuse.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Child Rape</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>2026-05-22T12:17:31.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Response to sensational cases and public confidence in the judiciary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Child Rape, Judiciary, Justice, Law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dd541ivj3g</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/30csk3h1/Measles-Child.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child with measles infection is being treated at a hospital</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>2026-05-22T11:52:55.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms nears 500</news:title>
<news:keywords>Measles, Children, Public Health, DGHS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/phjiwefph3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/quhoebfj/Punishment-rate-in-women-and-child-repression-cases.avif</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:16:51.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence against women and children: 3pc conviction rate fuels impunity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Violence, Violence Against Women, Child Rape, Murder, Crime, Justice, Tonu Murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/bx574zvjxd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/iimob446/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-220ya9cagtjhenaidahattact.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nasiruddin Patwari was attacked in front of the Jhenaidah Municipal Collectorate Jame Mosque after Juma prayers on 22 May 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>2026-05-22T11:07:20.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nasiruddin Patwary attacked in Jhenidah; allegation against Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, National Citizen Party - NCP, Jhenaidah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/ex11fngza4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/qik7xldh/Protest-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protests are under way at the Mirpur-10 Roundabout, Dhaka demanding the execution of the killer in the child rape and murder case, while also protesting against the deterioration of the country’s law-and-order situation. The photo was taken at around 3:00 pm today, 22 May 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/xaa0vb7u/Protest-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protests are under way at the Mirpur-10 Roundabout, Dhaka demanding the execution of the killer in the child rape and murder case, while also protesting against the deterioration of the country’s law-and-order situation. The photo was taken at around 3:00 pm today, 22 May 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/3tbo4fhz/Protest-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children, guardians and staff members of Nalanda High School form a human chain demanding an end to the killing and abuse of children, including the murder of a child in Dhaka’s Pallabi area, and calling for justice. Participants chanted, “I shall make this world fit for children — this is my solemn pledge to every newborn.” Protest songs were performed in chorus, while children and guardians carried placards bearing various messages of protest. The programme concluded with the national anthem. The photo was taken in front of the Chhayanaut building in Dhanmondi, Dhaka in the afternoon of 22 May 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>2026-05-22T10:59:49.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Child rape and murder: Protests demanding swift trial, traffic disrupted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, Child Rape, Rape, Murder, Dhaka, Protest, Demonstration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/pdhg56kd0j</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/2w2uw5bb/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08yc88wv3lncp-rally-file-photo.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Citizen Party (NCP), contested the 13th parliamentary election with the Shapla Koli symbol and won six seats.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/u9esmvc1/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-09kkfp8vgr1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCP Convener Nahid Islam at the launch event of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in front of the National Parliament Building in Dhaka on 28 February 2025.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/91gyfxhz/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-169it37bihnahidncp.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCP Convener Nahid Islam at an event marking the first founding anniversary of the party’s youth wing, Jatiya Jubo Shakti, on 16 May 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/oqt2sfz9/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-22tm7bwi4lparliamentary-committee-meeting-jamaat-ncp.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the National Citizen Party are taking part in meetings of the parliamentary opposition party at the Sangsad Bhaban.</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>2026-05-22T09:17:50.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCP shifts focus to grassroots politics beyond party office-centric programmes</news:title>
<news:keywords>National Citizen Party - NCP, Political Party, Politics, Jamaat-e-Islami, Election, 13th Parliament, Constitution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/yfnw5bt9e8</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/gmmj3lwe/image-388016-1779083257.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte answers journalists' questions as he arrives at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg on May 22, 2026. Foreign ministers of the 32 NATO member states gathered in the Swedish city to finalise preparations for the upcoming Ankara Summit.</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>2026-05-22T07:57:50.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NATO chief welcomes Trump announcement of troops</news:title>
<news:keywords>NATO, Donald Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/gjk4uavcqi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/r5pmil37/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahead of the budget, invited guests including Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury attend a roundtable discussion organised by Prothom Alo. The event was held yesterday at the Sonargaon Hotel in the capital.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/8zktpun7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-22-at-1.13.02-PM.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>2026-05-22T07:34:48.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Budget must bring relief to the people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prothom Alo Roundtable, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Hossain Zillur Rahman, Simeen Rahman, Budget 2026-27</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/mkuwc1x6px</loc>
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<image:caption>Transaction at bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:59:32.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks to remain open tomorrow, Saturday</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/eu4fl52sv1</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, 21 May, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:26:58.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says sending 5,000 US troops to Poland</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/r28c577sfe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/v964t2r4/DSC06902.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>British High Commission Dhaka hosted a special send-off reception in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket Team as they prepare to depart for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>British High Commission Dhaka hosted a special send-off reception in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket Team as they prepare to depart for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:20:06.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>British High Commission hosts send-off reception for Bangladesh women’s cricket team ahead of T20 World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Women's Cricket, ICC T20 World Cup, Bangladesh National Women's Cricket Team, British High Commission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3pduev052o</loc>
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<image:caption>Guests attend an event to thank stakeholders, well-wishers and sponsors following the international recognition received by ‘Alor Pathshala’, run by the Prothom Alo Trust. The event was held on at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 21 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:15:52.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>International recognition for ‘Alor Pathshala’ inspires hopes for expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prothom Alo Trust, INMA, Award, School, Scholarship</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/paux3u1k4a</loc>
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<image:caption>Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.</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>2026-05-22T04:03:00.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Eid-ul-Azha jamaats scheduled at Baitul Mukarram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Eid ul Azha, Jamaat, Mosque</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/d1jpcdh3qv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-22/rmxhu0rl/2026-05-21T155941Z302671070RC2RDLAQMSW7RTRMADP3NATO-DIPLOMACY-SWEDEN.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, 21 May, 2026. Rubio is traveling to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden.</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>2026-05-22T03:32:09.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>USA, Iran, Middle East War, Pakistan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/cpvqngmi7y</loc>
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<image:caption>Children play at a daycare centre in Dhaka.</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>2026-05-22T03:27:06.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rethinking child safety at home and beyond</news:title>
<news:keywords>Child Rape, Child Abuse, Child Safety</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o0hcw5cgb1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-03/3a080599-2ad9-4a5e-8da5-8699ea9e7838/Chowdhurypara__Hnila.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A forest is seen from Chowdhurypara in Hnila, Teknaf.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:38:49.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>500 mother trees survive in dying forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Forest, Cox's Bazar, Teknaf</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3tzk05pevn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/un6bcwkm/pm-Ramisa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Pallabi victim’s family offering condolences over tragic child killing incident case today</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>2026-05-21T16:58:18.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Tarique Rahman visits slain Ramisa's family residence at Pallabi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Crime, Child Rape, Rape</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tnkws15d32</loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T16:43:38.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensuring access to digital services for persons with disabilities is our priority: ICT Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>ICT, Digital, Persons with Disabilities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5qmij9snij</loc>
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<image:caption>Ariful Haque Chowdhury</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>2026-05-21T15:55:16.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman escapes scam centre in Cambodia, 7 Bangladeshis in Iraq regain passports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Women, Scam, Rescue Operation, Iraq</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/g00vdxkus8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/8egvlff5/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21509desz8Minister.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury speaks as the chief guest at a roundtable discussion organised by Prothom Alo at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on 21 May 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>2026-05-21T15:36:50.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Should we keep running after IMF for loans, asks finance minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Finance Minister, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Budget 2026-27, Economy, Tax, Business, loan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/9i7m3c7ob3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-08-24/j7o8viuz/Metro%20rail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Metro rail</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>2026-05-21T15:22:32.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro rail: Changes during Eid holidays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Metro Rail, Eid ul Azha, Eid Holiday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/e98hh10s25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/97p77eea/masrur-riaz.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Masrur Reaz</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>2026-05-21T14:52:07.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Everything will stagnate if investment does not revive: Masrur Reaz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Foreign Investment, Business, Economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/wtljq2jy8o</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/0cc5ed3l/salahuddin-ah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed spoke today at a press briefing held in the conference room of the Home Ministry</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>2026-05-21T14:36:38.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt wants Sheikh Hasina back through legal procedure: Salahuddin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sheikh Hasina, Salahuddin Ahmed, India, Push-in</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/tog96alurh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/ooho550y/Deb-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Today, CPD's distinguished fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya is speaking at a roundtable discussion titled ''Budget in Crisis and Public Expectation'', organised by Prothom Alo. The meeting is held at the Sonargaon Hotel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka.</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>2026-05-21T14:15:11.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Controlling inflation will be the guiding principle of upcoming budget: Debapriya Bhattacharya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Inflation, Budget 2026-27, Economy</news:keywords>
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