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<image:caption>Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bleeding Heart flowers bloom within a school compound. Madhyapara Bhoromohoni, Sirajganj, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brazil supporters celebrate after Brazil defeated Haiti 3–0 in the FIFA World Cup match. Public Library Ground, Rangpur, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Local wholesalers display and sell various types of bananas grown in the hills. Shashi Dewan Para, Rangamati, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Workers load mangoes transported by truck from Rajshahi onto a pickup vehicle. Daudkandi, Cumilla, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Traders unload palm fruit pulp, transported by pickup from Nimshar Bazar, for retail sale at Asmania Bazar. Titas, Cumilla, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Honey collectors harvest honey from beehives beside the Ponditkhali Canal in the Sundarbans. Koyra, Khulna, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bleeding Heart in bloom within a school compound. Madhyapara Bhoromohoni, Sirajganj, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morning dew glistens on the green grass. Manra, Manikganj, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Children enjoy playful moments in the waters of the Jamuna River. Doripara, Bogura, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fisherman prepares to cast his net into the Jamuna River. Sariakandi, Bogura, 20 June.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T16:25:58.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (20 June 2026)</news:title>
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<image:caption>A man feeds his cattle</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Poultry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T16:12:19.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat waves are devastating our livestock economy; we are not prepared</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/npbgbfkjc9</loc>
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<image:caption>The Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T15:55:47.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon</news:title>
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<image:caption>France’s President Emmanuel Macron</image:caption>
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<news:title>France's Macron slams migrant 'return-hubs', EU funding push</news:title>
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<image:caption>US Ambassador Ben Christensen in a meeting with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman.</image:caption>
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<news:title>You won't regret betting on US: Christensen</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/zf7pajtphb</loc>
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<image:caption>Two students arrive to sit for an admission test.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:43:32.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhaka Central University admissions: Application deadline extended to 25 June</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ua1x2z88pi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:04:58.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Editors' Council voices concern over arrest of journalist over news report</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/mc6ilkl7pi</loc>
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<image:caption>Hassan Imam Shaon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T12:24:27.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Success stories often overshadow the dangers of irregular migration</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/7kf2bgvrxz</loc>
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<image:caption>Gonzalo Montiel</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Defender Gonzalo Montiel of Argentina (C) and teammates take part in a training session one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on 15 June, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Injury concerns hit Argentina camp</news:title>
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<image:caption>A child arrives for treatment at the COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital operated by the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T11:53:18.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7 more children die with measles symptoms, total toll reaches 677</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/snmarr3mbp</loc>
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<image:caption>Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on 20 June 2026 speaks to journalists at the Ministry of Home Affairs conference room at the Secretariat about efforts to bring former IGP Benazir Ahmed back to Bangladesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T11:42:38.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Benazir Ahmed’s return process moving swiftly, papers sent to UAE in 3 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Benazir Ahmed, Arrest, UAE, Interpol, Home Minister, Salahuddin Ahmed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/fgfg3qvdze</loc>
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<image:caption>The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bangladesh and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) jointly organised an event at the East Court of Jamuna Future Park.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T11:41:02.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K-Goods Festa begins at JFP; Samsung offers cashback across consumer electronics lineups</news:title>
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<image:caption>Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam briefs the media on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s upcoming visit to Malaysia and China at a press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 20 June. He provided details of the Prime Minister’s official travel itinerary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T11:18:26.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM’s Malaysia-China visits: 15-17 bilateral instruments likely to be signed </news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/dhq1884ave</loc>
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<image:caption>Father and son at the stadium watching Brazil’s first match.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A selfie on the way to the stadium with the writer’s father Khairul Khan (right), uncle (left), and two cousins.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T10:54:04.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Bangladesh to US: A childhood dream comes true as I watch Brazil play with my father</news:title>
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<image:caption>Algeria sent a letter to FIFA’s refereeing commission, with particular reference to the first-half incident when Argentina’s Lionel Messi stood on the calf of Algeria captain Aissa Mandi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T10:35:01.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Algeria complain to FIFA about refereeing in loss to Argentina</news:title>
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<image:caption>The victims had entered this abandoned well in Madhupur upazila of Tangail, on 20 June 2026 morning to rescue a goat that had fallen into it.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T10:09:49.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 including father, son die after entering abandoned well to rescue goat</news:title>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Neymar Jr during training</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T10:09:02.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neymar likely to return against Scotland</news:title>
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<image:caption>Turkey's Can Uzun and Kenan Yildiz look dejected after the match against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US, 19 June, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella with a dejected Merih Demiral after the match against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T09:56:39.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Everybody's crying': Tearful Turkey crash out without a goal</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/q89obdy3ys</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:31:30.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Banglar Joyjatra’ sailors remain stranded in the Persian Gulf  
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<image:caption>Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury speaks at a briefing by the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Myanmar on 19 June 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:21:59.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh renews call for Rohingya repatriation at UN</news:title>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Endrick scores a goal past Haiti's Johny Placide that was later disallowed for offside</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli in action against Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actor Zahid Hasan is the only supporter of Argentina in his family. His wife, model-actress and dancer Sadia Islam Mou, along with their daughter Pushpita and son Purno, are all supporters of Brazil.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actor Zahid Hasan with his son Purno and daughter Pushpita.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Zahid Hasan and Sadia Islam Mou</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Zahid Hasan–Sadia Islam Mou</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 20 June, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:00:17.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon state media says five dead in fresh Israeli strikes on south</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:47:37.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 institutions already named after state minister Shahe Alam’s family, another proposed</news:title>
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<image:caption>'Top terror' Yasin Khan Palash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T06:43:39.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Top terror’ Palash dies a week after being shot in Rampura</news:title>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Neymar Jr</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T06:42:26.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neymar will be available to play against Scotland</news:title>
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<image:caption>Two armed assailants. On 14 June, 2026, at Chowmuhani Market in Pahartali union of Raozan upazila, Chattogram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T06:32:09.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police identify armed assailants but fail to find them</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/7w0y6vo9xs</loc>
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<image:caption>Spectators gather at the TSC to watch the Brazil–Haiti match on a giant screen.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cheering with flags while watching the match.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Celebrating Brazil's opening goal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Thousands of spectators fill the venue.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jubilant celebrations.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>With every available space occupied, spectators even sit on the road median to watch the match.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fans celebrate by throwing coloured powder.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A Brazil supporter "consoles" an Argentina fan.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fan celebrates with a pet bird.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T06:30:18.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TSC crowd celebrates Brazil's first World Cup win</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/wl5rbhyloz</loc>
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<image:caption>Rohingya exodus from their homeland, making their way to Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T06:14:58.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Refugee Day: No silver lining for Rohingyas</news:title>
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<image:caption>Three-year-old Rafi has developed symptoms of measles. His father brought him to the hospital. Photo taken at the DNCC Dedicated Covid-19 Hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka on 20 June, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T05:29:07.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Measles remains uncontrolled despite vaccination campaign</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/8g6p350ev8</loc>
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<image:caption>Paraguay's Matias Galarza celebrates scoring their first goal against Turkey at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Turkey's Eren Elmali with a dejected Mert Muldur after the match against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T05:26:51.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ten-man Paraguay eliminate Turkey with tense 1-0 win</news:title>
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<image:caption>Iran has attacked several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Israel began military operations.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were both headed to Switzerland for talks.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco's Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi and Ayyoub Bouaddi celebrate after the match against Scotland at Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T03:03:54.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Morocco performance in Scotland win better than versus Brazil, says coach</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:title>Prime Minister's Beijing trip emphasises political proximity</news:title>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their second goal with Vinicius Junior against Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Matheus Cunha scores their second goal against Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their third goal against Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Brazil v Haiti - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Brazil's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their second goal with Vinicius Junior and Lucas Paqueta</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Brazil v Haiti - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Brazil v Haiti - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Brazil's Raphinha arrives at the stadium before the match</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Morocco - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Morocco players celebrate in a huddle surrounding Morocco's Ismael Saibari at the end of the match</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Morocco - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates after the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amid the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, graffiti of Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr and Cristiano Ronaldo has been painted on a wall in Sutrapur. A teenager walks past the mural.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Barbers, wearing the jerseys of their favourite teams, are busy at a saloon</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A colourful wall mural reading “Goal” and a portrait of Brazil legend Pelé stand out on the alley wall.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People go about their daily work beside a mural featuring the emblem of the FIFA World Cup 2026. It is a scene where celebration and livelihood seem to blend into one.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The alleyways of Hemendra Das Road have been decorated with the flags of different countries and football-themed graffiti. The entire area has come alive in the spirit of the World Cup.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A mural of the Brazilian flag and a passer-by walking beside it—a familiar expression of the Bengali passion for football.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>“Wanna Play?”—this single question painted on the wall seems to ignite the football frenzy throughout the neighbourhood.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A Brazil jersey, a cap, and a graffiti portrait of Neymar—when football fever becomes part of everyday life.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The love for football from distant lands and the emotions of one’s own country come together, bound by the same thread—or tangle of wires.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This is how the love for football is passed down from one generation to the next.</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>2026-06-19T23:22:32.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In pictures: Old Dhaka painted in World Cup colours</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/t06wkv2c6s</loc>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Morocco - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Morocco players pose for a team group photo before the match</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>2026-06-19T22:36:24.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coach Clarke boosts Scotland defence, Morocco unchanged from opener</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/gsjc0x33je</loc>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Ana Candida Evora, mother of Cape Verde's Vozinha arrives in the U.S. - Miami, Florida, U.S. - June 19, 2026 The mother of Cape Verde's Vozinha, Ana Candida Evora arrives in the U.S. after being successfully granted a visa</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Ana Candida Evora, mother of Cape Verde's Vozinha arrives in the U.S. - Miami, Florida, U.S. - June 19, 2026 The mother of Cape Verde's Vozinha, Ana Candida Evora arrives in the U.S. after being successfully granted a visa</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>2026-06-19T21:25:48.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mum is here! Vozinha's World Cup wish comes true</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cape Verde, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/aaaiwff62m</loc>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Cristian Roldan of the U.S. applauds fans with teammates after the match</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Australia's Nestory Irankunda in action with Joe Scally and Chris Richards of the U.S.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:25:20.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US advance to World Cup round of 32 with dominant 2-0 win over Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, USA, Australia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/jqu8m28gzn</loc>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Morocco Press Conference - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 12, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi during the press conference REUTERS/Dylan Martinez</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>2026-06-19T19:27:09.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Morocco, Rape, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Israel, USA, Ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/4334h3sbbh</loc>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Players of the U.S. during the warm up before the match</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>2026-06-19T19:10:18.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pulisic out injured for US against Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, USA, Australia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fwkmy4u1dn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/qr32onmv/Police-Uniform.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A proposal has been made to reintroduce a combination of dark blue and light olive colours in police uniforms</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>2026-06-19T16:36:33.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police return to dark blue and khaki uniform, metropolis to adopt light olive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh Police, BNP Government, Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/t6bit4291e</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/0litcy8l/PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman</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>2026-06-19T16:09:49.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Tarique Rahman asks to change names for 2 unions in Bogura</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, Bogura, Mir Shahe Alam, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Local government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6oijlo07f3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/74mkfwlo/Water-Resources-Minister-Shahid-Uddin-Chowdhury-Annie.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie addresses at an exchange-of-views meeting in Goddimari of Hatibandha upazila in Lalmonirhat on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/0e7x918q/Annie.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie visits the area in Hatibandha upazila in Lalmonirhat on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:11:47.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teesta Master Plan to be approved by ECNEC soon, like the Padma Barrage Project: Water Resources Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Padma Barrage, Teesta Barrage, BNP Government, Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, ECNEC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/fkkhopbn2y</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/cd2zxw79/IRAN-CRISIS-ISRAEL-LEBANON.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:07:44.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon: US official</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lebanon, USA, Israel, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Ceasefire, Diplomacy, Middle East War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lcz0j5cuoz</loc>
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<image:caption>The langur was transported to Khulna from Pangsha in Rajbari by officials of the Khulna Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Department on 19 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The langur was placed in a cage and taken to Khulna by pickup van.</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>2026-06-19T13:40:36.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injured langur that sought help at Rajbari clinic sent to Khulna for better care</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajbari, Khulna, Wild Animal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3nt4tpk0f6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/h1ywu98m/Al-Mujahidi.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poet Al Mujahidi</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>2026-06-19T13:33:16.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poet Al Mujahidi passes away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Poetry, Death, Bengali Literature, Literature, Ekushey Padak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/z5ilprx95o</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/gbpkrbyq/Bangladesh-Australia-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh were beaten by Australia by 7 runs in the second T20I match in Chattogram on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh's stand-in skipper Towhid Hridoy in action in the second T20I match against Australia on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:27:20.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia hold off Bangladesh fightback to seal T20I series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh Cricket, Australia, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, T20 Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/uwej2bavx4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/0cqpjmqt/IRAN-CRISIS-ISRAEL-LEBANON-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjayoun, Lebanon, on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Khadija Amara, whom local residents said had not left her home, fills a jerrycan with water as she sits among the rubble of a house, which was damaged by an Israeli strike, in Qlaileh in the Tyre district, southern Lebanon, on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:50:44.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon hostilities escalate, with Israeli leaders defiant in face of US-Iran deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East War, Israel-US attack on Iran, Lebanon, USA, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/q2glm3np55</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/10tc4tpn/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-199kk5vmedNarayangonjDH0.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman at the workers’ conference in Narayanganj on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:45:20.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt trying to establish one-party rule like Awami League: Jamaat Ameer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Awami League, Home Minister, Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, Narayanganj, Jamaat Ameer, BNP Government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/vwr6aqbiyo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/ey2x0zts/prothomalo-bangla2024-0620e43031-cbdf-40cf-9d4c-89fdf1358908WhatsAppImage20240625at45819PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former additional deputy commissioner of the Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police and currently an additional superintendent of police at the Jhenaidah In-Service Training Centre Md Golam Saklain has been sent into compulsory retirement over relationship with Pori Moni.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Film actress Pori Moni</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pori Moni and Golam Saklain</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actress Pori Moni</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:56:19.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What Pori Moni said when asked about her relationship with Saklain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pori Moni, Police, Official, Retirement, Relationship, Interview</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4o30g9ji15</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/s5ciedxf/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-06e4ktvfoxMeasles-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child with symptoms of measles.</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>2026-06-19T11:49:31.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 more children die with measles symptoms, toll reaches 670</news:title>
<news:keywords>DGHS, Death, Measles, Public Health</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/b5wzpvxzdz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/dcjmswki/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-1263dk056y1ddf51043e62594fc32dc6e5ee3c95375b6a833aa718b.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>2026-06-19T11:08:04.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tax return mandatory for savings certificate refunds, land mutation</news:title>
<news:keywords>saving certificate, Taxpayer, Tax, Tax Return, Tax-free Income Limit, Income Tax, Budget 2026-27</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Nahid Rana celebrates a wicket of Australia with team mates in the second T20I Match at Chattogram on 19 June 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Australia have won the toss and decided to bat first in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series in Chattogram.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>On 15 June, the coupling hook between the engine and coaches of the Jamalpur Express broke in the Gafargaon area, causing the locomotive to become detached.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Bijoy Express train, which had departed from Chattogram bound for Jamalpur, broke down near Aitbaradi railway station in Ishwargan on 15 June.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Due to operational pressure, passengers are often seen travelling on train roofs, risking their lives on this railway route. Recently at Mymensingh Junction Station.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A rescue train derailed while attempting to recover a derailed train in Mymensingh (10 June).</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh shows smoke rising from the site of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the forest area of Ali Al-Taher near Nabatieh on 18 June, 2026. The Israeli military said on June 18 it will continue operating in southern Lebanon and "remove threats" beyond its so-called security zone, after the US and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman sits in the rubble of her destroyed home in the southern Lebanese village of Toul on 18 June, 2026. The Israeli military said on 18 June it will continue operating in southern Lebanon and "remove threats" beyond its so-called security zone, after the US and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Manuel Neuer #1 of Germany thumb up during a press conference at Winston-Salem State University on 18 June, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Manuel Neuer #1 of Germany arrives for a press conference at Winston-Salem State University on 18 June, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Flags of US, Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:12:49.553Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T06:51:32.557Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Afra Ivnath Khan Ikra and Zaher Alvi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actor Zaher Alvi at Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate's Court.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actor Zaher Alvi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Afra Ivnath Khan Ikra and Zaher Alvi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, US - 15 June, 2026 Iran fans celebrate after the match.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Golam Saklain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T04:28:49.910Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:43:12.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vance warns Israel against criticizing US-Iran deal</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mexico's Edson Alvarez celebrates with Obed Vargas after the match</image:caption>
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<image:caption>South Korea's Kim Min-jae looks dejected after the match</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance deliver a commencement address for the 2026 class of the US Air Force Academy</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Khalilur Rahman with the memorandum signed on 14 May in Washington.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Sweden v Tunisia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - June 14, 2026 Sweden players pose for a team group photo before the match</image:caption>
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