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<image:caption>Shadman Islam and Litton Das leave the ground when bad light brought an early end to the play of day one</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mominul Haque plays a shot before being departed for 28</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Towhid Hridoy promising innings ended prematurely after he suffered severe cramp in his left leg on 28 October</image:caption>
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<news:title>Shadman on 99 as Bangladesh end day one at 213-3 against West Indies</news:title>
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<image:caption>Wahiduddin Mahmud speaks at the opening session of the annual banking conference organised by BIBM on Wednesday morning, at the BIBM auditorium in Mirpur, Dhaka.</image:caption>
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<news:title>We move from culture of loan default to culture of looting: Wahiduddin Mahmud</news:title>
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<image:caption>Freedom fighter Manik Pashari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T09:46:36.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relatives still in panic, no police guard provided</news:title>
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<image:caption>Classes underway at CUET on 28 October 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>CUET students return to classes after 36-day shutdown, vow to continue VC reinstatement movement</news:title>
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<image:caption>The director of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Quazi Ahmed Zaki was assaulted inside his office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T08:53:49.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IEDCR director assaulted in his office; DAB accused of involvement</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wnpt27nuts</loc>
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<image:caption>Palash Sheikh and Ali Hasan Sohel receive treatment at a hospital in Russia after being injured in the war.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This picture taken from the Mariupol drama theatre, hit last 16 March by an airstrike, shows the central avenue of Mariupol on 12 April 2022, as Russian troops intensify a campaign to take the strategic port city, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine, while Russia's president makes a defiant case for the war on Russia's neighbour.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nazrul Islam, who was killed in the Russia-Ukraine war after travelling to Russia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Abdur Rahim’s mother, brother and other relatives mourn his death in the Russia-Ukraine war, holding his photograph to their chests. Putijana Namapara village, Fulbaria upazila, Mymensingh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T08:37:59.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshis forced into war in Russia</news:title>
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<image:caption>White water lilies bloom in a wetland. Rayer Mahal, Khulna, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A beautiful bird moves from branch to branch in search of food. Rayer Mahal, Khulna, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man returns home with his fishing net after catching fish in the morning. Harati, Rangpur, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Abul Hossain sells his home-reared ducks and chickens. Katapahar, Rangamati, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Buyers and sellers trade in pinon and hadi, traditional garments worn by hill women, at Rangamati’s weekly market. Banarupa, Rangamati, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A butterfly collects nectar from a flower. Manra, Manikganj, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-28/ql633pvr/7.-Bogura-children.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A street vendor sells cotton candy at the school gate. Bhandar Paika SM High School, Bogura, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Workers bind books and exercise books at a printing press. Presspotti, Bogura, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A hill woman farmer walks through a dew-covered paddy field to harvest crops. Bhuter Tila, Rangapani, Rangamati, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two birds sit on a trellis in a vegetable field. Izzatpur, Sreepur, Gazipur, 28 October.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:51:21.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (28 October 2026)</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/orbz9trfef</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called on a meeting with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) President Susumu Kataoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:22:50.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM seeks Japan’s help in Bangladesh exports diversification</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/apjgop2xkd</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T07:04:10.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamaat challenges Rashed to prove allegation of Porwar’s meeting with Indian intelligence official</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/f4ppmgv1sr</loc>
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<image:caption>Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, addressed a health-related seminar organised by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, called upon the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to expand its cooperation with Bangladesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T06:50:25.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zubaida Rahman urges Sasakawa Foundation to expand health cooperation in Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zubaida Rahman, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Japan, Health Services</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/h2wvdbmvph</loc>
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<image:caption>Bybee Chacko</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T06:30:14.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Westin Dhaka welcomes internationally acclaimed Executive Chef Bybee Chacko</news:title>
<news:keywords>Westin Dhaka, Food, Corporate news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/spiv70xua7</loc>
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<image:caption>National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam gave his speech at a meeting organised by the NCP in Gazipur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T06:26:39.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IGP should step down as soon as possible: Nahid Islam</news:title>
<news:keywords>IGP, National Citizen Party - NCP, Nahid Islam, Law and order</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ws0eys7wdo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-06/5ed0fe43-8db7-490e-a4fc-d28b25330d7e/police.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Police Service Association logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T05:52:44.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BPSA backs IGP’s remarks on “crossfire”</news:title>
<news:keywords>Law, Police, IGP, Bangladesh Police, Crossfire, Extra Judicial Killing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/13otd0nm4u</loc>
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<image:caption>Journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T05:48:30.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sagar and Runi remained alive for some time despite injuries: What the investigation has revealed so far</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sagar Sarowar, Sagar-Runi Murder, PBI, RAB</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/2rmm00m2ua</loc>
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<image:caption>Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves to his supporters at the election night rally after the first exit polls were announced, in Jerusalem on early 28 October 2026, during Israel's legislative elections. Netanyahu vowed early on the following day to form a new government after a close election, saying no leader should rule through the backing of Israeli Arabs, whose parties posted strong gains.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot (C) arrives to address his supporters at the election night rally after the first exit polls were announced, in Tel Aviv on early 28 October 2026, during Israel's legislative elections.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-28/byu0o5j2/758780-01-04.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters of Likud party leader and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrate at the International Convention Centre in Jerusalem early on 28 October 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters at the election night rally after the first exit polls were announced, in Jerusalem on early 28 October 2026, during Israel's legislative elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T05:33:30.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netanyahu and rival each claim mandate after tight Israel election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel, Election, Benjamin Netanyahu, Jew, Zionism, Donald Trump, Likud – National Liberal Movement</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/vmj5j7qtsl</loc>
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<image:caption>Metro Rail</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T05:25:22.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro rail: Formal work kicks off for stations, tracks construction of 2 new routes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Metro Rail, Infrastructure, Airport, DMTCL, JICA</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/nwbxs6j0zz</loc>
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<image:caption>Share market illustration</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T05:06:34.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In defence of speculators: Don’t shoot the market’s shock absorbers</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T04:05:09.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warnings ignored: More than 500 websites at risk</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/01ihnma6gp</loc>
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<image:caption>Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters at the election night rally after the first exit polls were announced, in Jerusalem on early 28 October, 2026, during Israel's legislative elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T03:43:30.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel has voted – but the results will be messy. Here’s how its next govt will be formed</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/eadmfn70us</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto tosses the coin as West Indies captain Roston Chase watches at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur, Dhaka on 28 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mushfiqur Rahim misses the first Test against West Indies due to an injury.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh team just before the start of the match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur, Dhaka in the morning of 28 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called for deepening the multifaceted ties between Bangladesh and Japan to build a stronger and more prosperous future.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T03:33:24.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM seeks rock-solid Dhaka-Tokyo ties for stronger, more prosperous future</news:title>
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<image:caption>The two-day 10th Bangladesh-United States Army Dialogue concluded successfully</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T03:33:00.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10th Bangladesh-US army dialogue successfully concludes</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prothom Alo English Editorial</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T03:18:10.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Irregularities in appointing fertiliser dealer: Food security must not be put at risk</news:title>
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<image:caption>Textbook printing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T03:09:50.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Costs fall by Tk 140m as competition breaks alleged syndicate</news:title>
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<image:caption>A borehole is being drilled in a remote char area of the Jamuna River to extract groundwater.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Farmer carry a shallow machine along a difficult path</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Farmers make their way through the remote char areas of the Jamuna River.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A farmer starts a shallow machine to irrigate crops.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chilli fields stretch across vast areas of the chars.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A farmer sprays pesticides on a jute field affected by disease.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chilli and paddy fields in the char areas.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A farmer quenches his thirst with water during a break from work.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T02:29:47.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Irrigating char lands with groundwater</news:title>
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<image:caption>Education cadre officers stage a sit-in demanding promotion from lecturer to assistant professor in front of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education on 25 October 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T02:17:05.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regular promotions in administration and police, but not in education cadre</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-28T02:16:42.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can Bangladesh escape growth trap?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T16:58:31.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power grid failure: Probe launched to determine cause</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T16:30:27.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyclone Arnab intensifies into a very severe storm, rain likely in Dhaka</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T16:22:59.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why is the police chief talking about ‘crossfire’ killings?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh, Japan discuss $6.3b private investment in energy, infrastructure, ICT sectors</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:52:56.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh, Japan discuss $6.3b private investment in energy, infrastructure, ICT sectors</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:24:05.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka end England hopes with crushing win over Pakistan</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman is speaking at a regular press conference organised to inform about the government's activities. Today, Tuesday, at the Secretariat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:04:40.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No one has taken positively to obstruction of freedom fighter Manik Pashari's burial: PM’s adviser</news:title>
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<image:caption>Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T13:55:34.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zero tolerance for 'crossfire', IGP’s remarks were inappropriate: Home Minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police officers stand outside the central office of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) following an attack on Monday night.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Local residents said the programme was held on a limited scale after objections were raised to women performing.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-12/c6g5fn7r/GM-Quaders-House-Attacked-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man throws brick chips at the residence of Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader at Uttara, Dhaka on 12 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/e7zdi2vx/Protest-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police scuffle with cultural activists at Dhanmondi 27 in Dhaka in the afternoon on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Police take away JSD leaders and activists in handcuffs from the party’s central office in Gulistan, Dhaka, on 26 September</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T13:05:05.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mob attacks on political party offices raise questions about police role</news:title>
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<image:caption>A student checks her HSC result in mobile phone on 16 October 2025.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A student shows her HSC result to her mother.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T12:28:01.497Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Bayern Munich's Harry Kane makes a speech after winning the men's Ballon d'Or award</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T12:23:46.431Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A fisherman catches fish with a net in the Manu River. Matarkapan, Moulvibazar, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shiuli flowers bloom on the arrival of winter. Black Hill, Rangamati, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fisherman catches fish with a net in the Manu River. Matarkapan, Moulvibazar, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A wholesaler loads bananas bought from a village onto a van to sell them in the city. Kathaltali, Rangamati, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A hawker sets out with plastic goods on his van to sell them. Ulipur, Bogura, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A farmer works in a crop field early in the morning. Nuruil, Bogura, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman wraps her child in warm clothes before going out on a winter morning. Gilabari, Rangpur, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A spider weaves its web and waits to catch its prey. Daulatpur, Khulna, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dewdrops cling to the tips of grass as clouds gather in the sky. Hajirhat, Rangpur, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A kingfisher sits on an electric wire with a small crab in its beak. Rajabari, Sreepur, Gazipur, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A farmer works in a vegetable field. Chowmuhani, Dighinala, Khagrachhari, 27 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>DB officials conduct the raid on the night of 19 October 2026 at a three-storey house named ‘Golden Sunrise’, situated in the Police Officers’ Housing Society-1 residential area at Bhatara in Dhaka</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/t5w2psy2/DB-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>DB officials conduct the raid on the night of 19 October 2026 at a three-storey house named ‘Golden Sunrise’, situated in the Police Officers’ Housing Society-1 residential area at Bhatara in Dhaka and recovered the four bottles of liquor</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/uq06st4i/uzzal.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additional DIG of Police Abdullah Al Zahir</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T11:03:08.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>85 penalised without drug testing, raising widespread concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, DIG, Bangladesh Police, DB Police, DMP, Alcohol, Raid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/8xpkuhn9qb</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/uevoq4ge/aaa.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shakil Islam</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/zfh8wsv2/mpp.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police have taken Nuruzzaman, the eldest son of BNP lawmaker Abdul Aziz from Natore-4 (Gurudaspur-Baraigram) constituency, into custody for questioning on 27 October.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/65zglksx/mo.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abdul Aziz, the lawmaker from Natore-4, visited Shakil’s home on Tuesday morning.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T10:28:37.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP's son questioned in police custody over Chhatra Dal leader's death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Natore, Death, Chhatra Dal, Murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/tds3bek9rt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/3xoi31ju/9.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/w45b1ueg/1.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The traditional Kolpojahaaj was decorated in vibrant colours to mark Prabarana Purnima. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/mg6mn1xb/2.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kolpojahaaj sails along the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/g1ry74kd/3.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Local residents show great enthusiasm for the Kolpojahaaj as part of the festival celebrations. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/o25nxe1j/4.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crowds gather along both banks of the river to watch the traditional Kolpojahaaj being set afloat. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/0hc8zxg2/5.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The river flows between lush green banks, with the colourful Kolpojahaaj floating on its waters. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/hzmeyf0j/6.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The colourful Kolpojahaaj is ready to be set afloat on the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/830ahmj6/8.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the front of the Kolpojahaaj. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/0izkeooh/9.-ChittagongBuddhismPravarana-Purnimareligious-festival27102026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The colourful Kolpojahaaj floats on the clear waters of the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T10:19:46.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traditional Kolpojahaaj on the Bakkhali River</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tradition, Photo Story, Photography</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/0cq3sdu446</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-16/2a4a7jpk/৬.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students check their results on mobile phones after the HSC results are published. Photo taken at Police Lines School and College ground in Rangpur on 16 October 2025.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T09:29:07.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HSC results to be published on 31 October as date changed </news:title>
<news:keywords>HSC Result 2026, Student, Secondary Education, Dhaka Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/756n94qn8t</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-04/y76gx7zj/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-120l30t9ng1cde003d38be4522995ab5cc32c4ee4d.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Power supply line</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T08:51:04.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power outage hits eastern Dhaka, parts of Chattogram; secretariat, BB also without electricity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Power Sector, Electricity, Load shedding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/9dvz2jhn4t</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/6ehcy335/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-25phacq5m8WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-2.20.16-PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members and relatives were present during the burial of freedom fighter Manik Pashari in Pirojpur.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/2jd53p3r/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-26gzxde238manikposarihome.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Freedom fighter Manik Pashari</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/ur8iyu77/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-25nxwwxnqjWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-2.21.46-PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manik Pashari had been unable to live at his home in Pirojpur since 5 August 2024. He had been staying at his son-in-law’s house in Tungipara, Gopalganj.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T08:44:13.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom fighter Manik Pashari’s burial in Pirojpur: Relatives and locals recount events</news:title>
<news:keywords>Freedom fighter, Buried , Funeral, Pirojpur, Delwar Hossain Sayedee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0b0sie3hw5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/qa6pjtou/zahid.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister Zahed Ur Rahman. Photo taken at the Secretariat today, Tuesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T08:15:08.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If Sheikh Hasina returns to the country, she will face justice, not mob violence: Prime Minister’s Adviser</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, Justice, Mob Justice</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6ex0a75pqw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/t57lpxu3/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19h1283rl5ed.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>2026-10-27T08:03:43.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Higher salaries for govt employees Sunday, many face complications in determining pay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government Employees, Pay Scale, Salary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/hjdvivk4wn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-02/7a65c492-b017-48c3-9a39-c143c5a6598f/Bangladesh_Australia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flags of Bangladesh and Australia</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T07:42:36.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh’s clean energy agenda draws Australian companies seeking local partners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Australia, Bangladesh, Energy, Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/plzg01jwuj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/xbl25iml/image-438822-1793082387.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi held a bilateral summit.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/7osblqyg/17930825569396ae044bce55051.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tarique Rahman called on the Japanese government and private sector to play a more active role in Bangladesh’s economic development, technological advancement and industrialisation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T07:29:39.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM seeks Japan’s proactive role in Bangladesh’s industrialisation, economic and technological advancement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Japan, Summit Meeting, Development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tfrwhluma1</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/76n8lwdg/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-266yr47b3kCapture.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>An 11-month-old baby Tithi died in the ICU after contracting measles. Her aunt Neela carries her body from the hospital. On 26 October, 2026 morning at the capital's Shishu Hospital.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T07:15:45.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Measles vaccine not working effectively</news:title>
<news:keywords>Measles, Vaccination, Children, Death, Campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xedc4rm0rm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/h0fsa90k/IGP-Ali-Hossain-Fakir.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>IGP Ali Hossain Fakir at the launch of Community Islamic, the Islamic banking service of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC, in Chawkbazar, Old Dhaka, on 26 October 2026. He speaks about ‘crossfire’ there.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T07:12:36.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the IGP’s mention of ‘crossfire’ is alarming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Politics, Crossfire, Bangladesh Police, Police, Crime, Extra Judicial Killing, Rights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/cc94cftueh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/nnzue9b4/Arnab-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An ambulance and pedestrians holding umbrellas wade through a rain-slicked road amid heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab, in Patna on 24 October 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:22:26.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India braces for Cyclone Arnab with evacuations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cyclone, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/9vaye4h1rw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/we8296ud/info.avif</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-08/f39a9bf2-d350-4c0a-8b3e-707ead82859e/Saudi_Arabia_may_strive_to_further_normalize_ties_with_Israel_in_the_coming_years.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/10/22/90500e247ec5a3e20758e39a9af87a6d-Saudi-Arabia-s-King-Salman-bin-Abdulaziz-Al-Saud.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saudi Arabia`s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:16:17.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘They do not understand the language, cannot get lawyers, and their bodies are never returned’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi Arabia, Death penalty, Bangladeshi Expatriates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/zty0gmca40</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-12/614a8585-005d-417c-9c7b-944e0e44afab/Netanyahu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this file photo taken on 1 November, 2022 Israel’s ex-premier and leader of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu addresses supporters at campaign headquarters in Jerusalem early after the end of voting for national elections</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:12:25.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel to give verdict on Netanyahu in pivotal election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/0map3oo3zv</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/0j09jat3/CPB-Office-Under-Attack-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel take position at the CPB office at Paltan, Dhaka on 26 October 2026 night</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/b0mpusfa/CPB-Office-Under-Attack-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPB General Secretary Abdullah Kafi Ratan briefs journalists in front of the party’s central office in Dhaka at around 12:15 am on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T06:10:01.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPB activists attacked, party headquarters besieged</news:title>
<news:keywords>Communist Party of Bangladesh, Attack, Joy Bangla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/pne87rrz78</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-11/7ass6rqg/Income-Tax-Return.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Income tax return</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T05:38:41.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When to file income tax returns to avoid penalties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tax Return, NBR, Tax, Taxpayer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/i47m078ie6</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/dgm0hrft/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-264byek0w5Karnafuli-Garden-City.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnaphuli Garden City in the capital has been closed.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/dx7sdwdp/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-26xtmhuveqKarnafuli-Garden-City-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The main entrance of Karnaphuli Garden City was found shuttered.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T04:43:42.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnaphuli Garden City in Dhaka closes, what led to its closure?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Loss, Customer, Shopping Malls, Dhaka, Economy, Consumption, Karnaphuli</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yhvrw274vf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/ej1for62/Tarique-Takaichi-1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a joint press announcement in Tokyo after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/2b25wokc/Tarique-Rahman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a joint press announcement in Tokyo after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-27T04:30:37.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM invites Japanese investors to join Bangladesh’s next growth phase</news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Diplomacy, Investment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d8sk53h6l3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/br01l0dx/Tarique-Takaichi-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomes Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/bbjkx57f/Tarique-Takaichi-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman accorded guard of honour in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-27/bdgvt0ve/Tarique-Takaichi-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a bilateral talks in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman accorded guard of honour in Tokyo on 27 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane pose with their trophies on stage after receiving their Ballon d’Or awards for the best female and male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane kiss their trophies on stage after receiving their Ballon d’Or awards for the best female and male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas poses after receiving the Ballon d’Or Feminin award for the best female footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane kisses the trophy on stage after receiving the Ballon d’Or award for the best male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on 26 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Buddha statues gracefully placed and adorned inside decorative miniature shrines.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Young child arrives at the monastery holding her mother's hand to take part in the prayers.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two friends pose for a photo after presenting their food offerings (soing) at the monastery.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Carrying an alms bowl (soing) in one hand and cotton candy in the other, a child happily walks back home.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The colorful effigy of the deity (Pochoma), one of the prime attractions of the Maha Wa Ggyo Wai Pwe festivities.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The traditional ceremonial chariot prepared for immersion into the Sangu River to mark the conclusion of Maha Wa Ggyo Wai Pwe.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin in Tehran, Iran, 26 October 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir spoke at a press briefing held at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Haal Fashion, Prothom Alo’s fashion and lifestyle platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Annex Communications Ltd, a 360-degree integrated communications agency at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on 26 October 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Haal Fashion, Prothom Alo’s fashion and lifestyle platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Annex Communications Ltd, a 360-degree integrated communications agency at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on 26 October 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Maqsoda Maqsodi met Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on 25 October.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on JBCCEC President Masumi Kakinoki at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo this afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T13:14:41.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>34,500 vacant primary headteacher posts to be filled soon: State minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Directorate of Primary Education, Primary education, Bobby Hajjaj</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Alif’s daughter, Pranti, plays in the courtyard of their home, with her mother in the background. The photo is taken at Telunjia village, Durgapur on 24 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/hm310e24/Alif-Murder.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and local residents at the scene after journalist Alif was shot dead in the Telunjia area of Durgapur upazila, Netrokona, on the night of 15 October 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The wife of journalist Lutfuzzaman Alif, who was killed by gunmen, breaks down in tears as she speaks about him. Telunjia, Durgapur, Netrokona.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:39:25.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“My father has become the sky,” Muntaha says, pointing a finger upwards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Journalist, Murder, Netrokona, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/teyhtzzox0</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:34:44.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Journalist Alif murdered after repeated attacks: Why couldn’t police protect him?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Video, analysis, Journalist, Murder, Netrokona</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/dncz9hafyf</loc>
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<image:caption>Toffee has added more than 1,000 new titles to its extensive content library through its partnership with Shemaroo</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:31:48.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toffee expands content library with 1,000+ new titles</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, Digital, Media, Film, Web Series, Short Film, Corporate news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/endohuzhdh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/a65yo2xu/resort-8.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A resort building was demolished during an eviction operation on Cox's Bazar's Marine Drive Road. The photo was taken in the afternoon on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:26:20.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cox's Bazar resort worth 'Tk 60m' demolished</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cox's Bazar, Eviction, Resort</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/94l11mrtlm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/z2i97fs6/492161-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and Union Berlin in Munich, southern Germany on 18 September, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/qspean60/Ballon-d’Or-2026-nominees.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nominees for Ballon-d'Or 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:24:54.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ballon d'Or: Kane tipped to beat Yamal, Mbappe to glory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lamine Yamal, Football, Harry Kane, Ballon d'Or, Lionel Messi, London</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/cufe32dx9d</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-26/y31l6nk1/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-26utxzobt8Tasnim-Jara.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Physician and young politician Tasnim Jara</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T12:21:32.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blocking burial while in opposition, what will they do if in power, asks Tasnim Jara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tasnim Jara, Freedom fighter, Buried , Jamaat-e-Islami, Abdul Kader</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/koucl3iys9</loc>
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<image:caption>Police take a woman business owner into custody amid tensions in connection with allegations that she made derogatory remarks about the BNP government on Facebook in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. The incident took place around 8:30pm on Sunday in the Square Masterbari area.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-26T11:48:19.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman who said ‘voted for BNP govt, now suffering’ in Facebook Live shown arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Freedom of Expression, Women, Facebook, Politics, BNP Government, Arrest</news:keywords>
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