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<image:caption>Primary and Mass Education State Minister Bobby Hajjaj speaks with journalists.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Govt not planning online classes for now: State minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>This handout photograph taken and released by the the Ceja de Selva Institute for Sustainable Development Research shows a Gastrotheca mittaliiti, a new species of frog discovered in the Peruvian Amazon</image:caption>
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<news:title>New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru</news:title>
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<image:caption>A picture shows the phase 15-16 of the South Pars gas field facilities in the southern Iranian port town of Assaluyeh on the shore of the Gulf on 19 November 2015</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A picture shows a general view of the South Pars gas field facilities in the southern Iranian port town of Assaluyeh on the shore of the Gulf on 19 November 2015</image:caption>
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<news:title>Israel hits Iran petrochemical complex after Trump threats</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban</image:caption>
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<news:title>Who are the owners of top 20 loan-defaulter companies</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/uosjir993u</loc>
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<image:caption>Umme Wara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T13:54:49.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What could be the consequences of an indemnity ordinance?</news:title>
<news:keywords>July Mass Uprising , July-August Uprising, Student  Mass Uprising, Ordinance, Law, Politics, History</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/vbgg6dv4og</loc>
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<image:caption>GDP</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T13:49:41.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GDP growth slows to 3pc in Oct-Dec, raising concerns over Middle East crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>GDP, growth, Economy, Middle East War, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d12pzd5cp4</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T13:25:32.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consular Corps in Bangladesh elects new executive committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diplomats, Foreign relation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/96gb8rgtmp</loc>
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<image:caption>British Council and prothomalo.com will jointly organise the ‘English Medium School Admission Fair 2026’ from 26 April to 5 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T12:57:31.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>English Medium School Admission Fair begins 26 April</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/aszpcc1wds</loc>
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<image:caption>Riazul Jannat Urdho, a student of Computer Science and Engineering at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), won the Under-23 Girls’ Championship title at the 1st President Youth Squash 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T12:24:04.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IUB’s Urdho becomes champion at the 1st President Youth Squash 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Youth, Sports, Independent University Bangladesh </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dqpwgy1r7k</loc>
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<image:caption>In a citizen dialogue titled ‘Repeal of the Ordinance on Judicial Independence and Suspension of the Ordinance on Prevention/Remedy of Enforced Disappearances: A Threat to Good Governance and Human Rights Advancement’, Badiul Alam Majumdar, the secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJAN) speaks. This was held today, Monday, at the BDBL building in Karwan Bazar in the capital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T12:12:02.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badiul Alam Majumdar warns against 'two-thirds majority’ curse</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, Badiul Alam Majumdar, Two-Thirds Majority, State Reform</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/6mu7yxt00u</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/dt08tp51/PR-Photo.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samsung Bangladesh has launched it's first-ever French Door refrigerator with built-in AI capability, the RF59.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:45:19.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samsung launches country’s first AI Bespoke French Door refrigerator</news:title>
<news:keywords>Samsung, Refrigerator, AI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/311hi1r8jj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/kgboge1x/1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An event was organised by prominent organisations for equality and justice towards women and children</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:38:29.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Equality and justice in changing landscape: Commitment to women and children’s rights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Equality, Women, Children, Event</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/c3uqtwwk7a</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/f3yq0hdj/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-06uvyrdyajjamat.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addresses an event on the the 46th founding anniversary of the Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (Jagpa) at the National Press Club in Dhaka on 6 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:15:07.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will halt step-by-step march of fascism: Jamaat Ameer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jamaat Ameer, Shafiqur Rahman, Fascism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/ubmvo356rt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/etd6botb/ImageX6d-5G2.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/oc0ddk7h/ImageX6d-5G1.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:13:14.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HONOR launches affordable 5G smartphone X6d in Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Smartphone, Corporate news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/89iz3x5rv9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/2gciypit/Jatiya-Sangsad.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inside the Jatiya Sangsad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:06:07.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>List of top 20 loan defaulters disclosed in Parliament, defaulted loans reach nearly Tk 5.5tln by 2025</news:title>
<news:keywords>Loan Default, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Finance Minister, S Alam Group</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/pz888qnl1l</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/lijp7hgp/iran-guards.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Majid Khademi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:58:12.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards intel chief as Trump deadline looms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran-Israel Conflict, Israel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/80y58hxbc4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/imdhtrvf/TIB-Iftekharuzzaman-BNP-Government-Ordinance-Law-Politics.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman addresses a media conference to present TIB’s position on the cancellation and amendment of certain ordinances framed for state reform at TIB’s office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 6 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:52:53.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt signals backtrack on judiciary, corruption and enforced disappearance issues: Iftekharuzzaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>TIB, Iftekharuzzaman, BNP Government, Interim Government, Government, Reform, Politics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/i0l17379hg</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-17/4lqhok62/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-09cutnwjxa২.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>International Crimes Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:38:31.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK returnee brings enforced disappearance and torture allegations against Hasina, Mamun, Benazir, others</news:title>
<news:keywords>Enforced Disappearance, Torture, Sheikh Hasina, Former DGFI DG Sheikh Mamun Khaled, Benazir Ahmed, Expatriate, Asaduzzaman Khan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/al85uj2038</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-28/gh4uuc4w/prothomaloimportmedia201904083c19111b7ae6c376a5c7a7492286a62f-5caad22db2d1c.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>For decades, youth drove economic and social progress, but this asset risks becoming a demographic fragility without urgent measures to address the growing NEET crisis.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/mqjxjeen/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-06-at-16.05.31.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T10:09:16.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Act Now: The “demographic fragility” warning Bangladesh cannot ignore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, Employment, Skill Development, Policy, Demography, Youth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/34j3p4kead</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/ikz8yg7s/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-063b5kphiyhasnat-.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voice for Reform organised a dialogue under the theme: “Repeal of the ordinance on judicial independence and suspension of the ordinance on the prevention and remedy of enforced disappearances: A Threat to good governance and human rights progress.” On 6 April 2026 at at the BDBL Building in Karwan Bazar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T09:30:12.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“If reforms are reversed, preparations for another uprising will begin”: Hasnat Abdullah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hasnat Abdullah, Reform, National Citizen Party - NCP, NCP Candidate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/science-technology/science/7gw0j3g1op</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/6i0p86rt/FUW260319bfot01.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>An artistic view of the subwavelength grating made of layered molybdenum diselenide. The red spheres represent molybdenum atoms, and the blue ones represent selenium atoms.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T09:26:19.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scientists trap light in layer over thousand times thinner than hair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Study, Researcher, Poland</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/atdo39tj41</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/etg034d2/Rt.-Hon.-the-Baroness-Winterton-of-Doncaster-DBE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Baroness Winterton of Doncaster.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T09:15:06.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK Trade envoy visits Dhaka to strengthen two-way trade and economic ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>UK, Bangladesh, Trade, Economy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/uc5vb4te1p</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-21/q01vtv0f/Baul.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Baul singer Abul Sarkar</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:53:57.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baul singer Abul Sarkar granted bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Baul Singer Abul Sarkar, Bail, Blasphemy, Police</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/j559uh874u</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/vnb4pb07/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-069dslwsvaplan-to-end-hostilities.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and ‌reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:41:12.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/o7lstcjrfl</loc>
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<image:caption>Due to the fuel crisis, fishermen are unable to go to sea regularly for fishing. Most of the time, they are spending idle hours along the sea and riverbanks. The photo was taken in the Firingibazar area of Chattogram city on 3 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:22:48.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fish catch declines by at least 10pc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fish, Food safety, Fishermen, Bay of Bengal, Fuel Crisis, Middle East War, Middle East</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ylr6ttq6hm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/br74tsor/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-06ximqg0jfpm.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian high commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma called on prime minister Tarique Rahman at a meeting held at the prime minister's cabinet division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on 6 April 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:19:14.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian high commissioner calls on PM Tarique Rahman</news:title>
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<image:caption>Dead body</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:16:49.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expatriate killed in Saudi Arabia missile strike, body arrives Bangladesh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Large pits are forming due to stone extraction from Shah Arefin Tila in Companyganj Upazila, Sylhet. Photo taken on 24 March .</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Once breathtaking Shah Arefin Tila now has been stripped bare</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The landscape of Shah Arefin Tila in Companyganj Upazila, Sylhet, has been drastically altered due to stone extraction.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T08:05:04.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Once lush green hillock now stripped bare</news:title>
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<image:caption>Petrol pump</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Petrol pump</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T07:58:47.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrol is produced locally—so why is there a shortage?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel Crisis, Petrol, Octane</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/f1e8uc262n</loc>
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<image:caption>Parliament session</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T07:10:56.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No consensus in parliament on how to implement July charter</news:title>
<news:keywords>13th Parliament, Reform, BNP, Jamaat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/tprtapoed2</loc>
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<image:caption>A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, 11 March, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T05:20:35.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oil, Fuel, Price Hike, Crisis, Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/whbopy42ha</loc>
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<image:caption>Aminul Haque</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T05:09:26.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh to inform ICC on BCB poll probe: Aminul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, ICC, BCB</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/health/qwqjxisfo1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/gfrzqt42/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05gs0ig3w5Thumb.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Many people think of measles and rubella as the same thing, but there are some fundamental differences between them.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T05:01:22.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How is measles and rubella different? Symptoms and prevention of rubella</news:title>
<news:keywords>Measles, Disease, Treatment, Vaccine </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/413v2t0vod</loc>
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<image:caption>Salehuddin Ahmed</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:56:17.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The cost of avoiding reform will be high: Salehuddin Ahmed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tax reform, Reform, Structural reform</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/mxqez6a1qp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/8gt1l7b5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-06-at-10.50.01-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prothom Alo illustration</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:55:44.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt backtracks on revenue sector reform too</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reform, Revenue, Structural reform, 13th Parliament, BNP Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/9tc13pjl4g</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:43:50.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor's death triggers massive strike in West Bengal entertainment industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Strike, Actor, Film director, West Bengal, Death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/iwxakmln9f</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-02/pvpd26nw/CSQJXQI5ONPCHJ2MNYVSMDCSWA.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, 1 April, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:21:18.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut, says a deal is possible</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump, Middle East War, Iran, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/byp4clnpq2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/ww3709qf/404039-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026. Israeli firefighters were searching for three missing people in the rubble of a residential building in the northern city of Haifa after it was struck by an Iranian missile April 5. The direct hit on a seven-storey building tore through parts of the structure, injuring four people, the military and rescue services said.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:57:44.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-US attack on Iran, Iran, USA, Missile Attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/wcv3jssgxo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/b6rb5vya/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-19.38.31.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even after 7pm, shops can still be seen open in various parts of the capital, including the Bijoynagar area.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/u1m8t2rx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-19.40.02.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even after 7pm, shops can still be seen open in various parts of the capital, including the Bijoynagar 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>2026-04-06T03:54:06.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Evening shop closures slash sales by half</news:title>
<news:keywords>local</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/iv037l6kzc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/4wtff75z/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-26kjbzkr61Untitled-7.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign minister Khalilur Rahman.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:28:37.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A visit to create space for a forward-looking relationship</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh-India Relations, Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, Minister of External Affairs of India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/i3fhlnh8ri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/8om6y0et/Measles-Vaccine.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children are being vaccinated under the special measles immunisation campaign at Government Primary School No. 2, Poddarpara, Srinagar, Munshiganj on 5 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:37:47.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Measles situation: Barguna sees 18pc of total deaths, gaps in vaccination programme arrangements</news:title>
<news:keywords>Measles, Vaccine , Immunisation, Expanded Programme on Immunisation, Exclusive, Barguna</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/yvpjrbpvns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/bq7phvpt/Pic-A.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:37:30.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How deep was the interim govt's 'deep state'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Interim Government, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:56:29.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Microphone malfunction forces 20-minute suspension of parliamentary session, Speaker terms ‘disgraceful’</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, Jatiya Sangsad, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bo1jvryv9x</loc>
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<image:caption>Mahdi Amin (L) and AAM Saleh Shibly</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:52:31.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahdi Amin, Saleh Shibly made PMO spokespersons</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, Mahdi Amin, PMO, Government</news:keywords>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:33:29.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh’s preparations for LDC graduation weak: UN report</news:title>
<news:keywords>LDC Graduation, LDC graduation postponement, LDC, BNP Government, Government, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/rcau4aeio7</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking during a televised address on the conflict in the Middle East from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on 1 April 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:45:49.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, Trump in expletive-laden social media post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:20:50.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bill passed in Parliament setting entry age for govt jobs at 32</news:title>
<news:keywords>Govt. jobs, BCS, Law, Jatiya Sangsad, BNP Government, Government</news:keywords>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/2wh2qc09/Power-Outage.avif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:17:32.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Country now under strain of load shedding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Load shedding, Electricity, Fuel Crisis, Energy, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Government logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:02:37.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt employees: New pay structure recommendations will be reviewed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government Employees, Pay Scale</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Defaulted loan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T12:56:56.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Loans of top 120 defaulters amount to over Tk 1000b, only Tk 4.69b recovered</news:title>
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<image:caption>The films released for Eid are “Bonolota Express,” “Domm,” “Prince,” “Rakkhosh,” and “Pressure Cooker.”</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/zpjfz62x/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-04zb2o4omn৩৩৩.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first look of the film “Bonolota Express” features Mosharraf Karim and Shariful Razz.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/ukazrwi2/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-08qbve0eczDomm-First-Look-8.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first look of the film “Domm” features Afran Nisho.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sushmita and Siam on the poster of the film 'Rakkhosh'.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Poster of the film 'Pressure Cooker'.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:43:42.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strong turnout in third week, concern over suspension of evening show</news:title>
<news:keywords>Film, Cinema, Dhallywood, Eid ul-Fitr</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/w83w8h05ve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/hqm5prjy/Photo-38th-Anniversary-of-Sheltech.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:40:43.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>38th anniversary of Sheltech: Continuing the legacy of building dreams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate news, company, Anniversary, Real Estate</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/egemwx30cf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/5t3bfcyo/RAB.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>RAB Director General Ahsan Habib Palash speaks at a meeting to exchange views at the RAB Media Centre in Karwan Bazar in Dhaka on 5 April 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:18:17.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt can take any decision regarding RAB, we will continue  our work: DG</news:title>
<news:keywords>RAB, BNP Government, Law and order</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/nxdjfq43ef</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/ds0znka2/Photo-2.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shajgoj featuring exciting offers in Pohela Boishakh</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:10:19.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Celebrate Pohela Boishakh in style with up to 72pc off at Shajgoj!</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pohela Boishakh, Online shopping, Festival, Beauty Sector</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/g1ldrxi6l4</loc>
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<image:caption>It has been raining daily in Sylhet. A father takes his child to school, carrying an umbrella in the rain. Shibganj, Sylhet, 5 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/gsys2jh0/1.-Fish-RiverKhulana.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen stand in a canal with nets, catching fish beside lush green paddy fields. Kismot Phultala, Batiaghata, Khulna, 5 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/956dv9qj/3.FoxPaddy-land.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fox peeks out from a Boro paddy field. Asekpukur, Shahjahanpur, Bogura, 5 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/sgk7pux7/6.LauEnralture.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A hill woman gathers gourds from her field and piles them in a corner of her home. Wholesalers arriving from the city later purchase the produce from there. Bottoli Wagga, Kaptai, Rangamati, 5 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/9wj1s0i8/7.Zoomland.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sowing has begun in the jhum fields. A husband and wife plant banana saplings on cleared land; the husband digs the holes while the wife waits with the saplings. Rangamati, 5 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/3k8i46pg/8.Kokilbird.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A cuckoo sits on the top branch of a tree, singing melodiously. Asekpukur, Shahjahanpur, Bogura, 5 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/8g7laj25/2.RainStudent.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>It has been raining daily in Sylhet. A father takes his child to school, carrying an umbrella in the rain. Shibganj, Sylhet, 5 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/cf2yozt7/9.-pineapplefaridpur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traders collect pineapples from Sylhet and store them for sale. Goalchamot, Faridpur, 5 April.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/8vhcq1vf/10.OrionFaridpur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers bring harvested onions home. Sitting in the shade of trees in front of the house, a woman prepares bamboo trays for the onions with her daughter beside her. Brahman Kanda, Faridpur, 5 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/h3e1uek4/11.FariRangamati.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>At Chandraghona ferry terminal in Kaptai upazila, Rangamati, only one ferry operates for transporting vehicles. Kaptai, Rangamati, 5 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/qio1xu7q/12.BangiFrute.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A vendor loads melons (bangi) onto an auto-van and sells them while travelling. Tarash, Sirajganj, 5 April.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:06:39.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (5 April 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fp26so5oni</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/a74c3nal/US-ambassador-calls-on-Tarique-Rahman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Sunday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:00:02.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US ambassador calls on PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Ambassador, US</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ji02x3enoy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/aofsl52j/Healthminister.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain addresses the inauguration of measles-rubella vaccination programme at the Nawabganj Upazila Health Complex premises in Dhaka on 5 April 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:31:04.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Previous govt neglected measles–rubella vaccination programme: Health Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vaccine , Health Ministry, Measles, Immunisation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/coeayxqb2a</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/com77bq3/Shopping-mall.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government has decided to close all types of shops, including shopping malls, by 7PM.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:19:08.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State Minister for Energy announces time for shops and malls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shopping Malls, Fuel Crisis, Fuel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/ox9df6jpcn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/6cmpngxo/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-243kgey7k65.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:16:35.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decision on educational institutions to be taken at next cabinet meeting, says education minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, Online Education, Education Ministry, Cabinet, Fuel Crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/htshh8ka8o</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/qroevw7k/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05wl9cpixrblocade-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garment workers from Nassa Group blocked the road at the Tejgaon Link Road intersection in the Mohakhali and Nabisco areas of the capital at around 10:00 am on 5 April 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/vesifedo/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05jdolrhkpblocade2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garment workers from Nassa Group blocked the road at the Tejgaon Link Road intersection in the Mohakhali and Nabisco areas of the capital at around 10:00 am on 5 April, 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:50:58.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traffic congestion on Tejgaon link road due to garment workers’ blockade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Traffic, Garment, Worker, Blockade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/imkso60y4x</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/09/17/4c8edd1d0c80289fd36179c29260f2af-UN-SDG.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/m1w3uy6n/chart-1.png</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/2pzyfb6h/chart-2.png</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/vfq3azcv/chart.png</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:45:58.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can Bangladesh attain Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?</news:title>
<news:keywords>SDG, Development, Bangladesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/mi2lyadokn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-12/d2p22r6o/Aminul-Islam-Bulbul-9.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCB president Aminul Islam</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:26:06.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCB president speaks out as directors resign one after another</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, BCB, Aminul Islam Bulbul</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yhpviesz6a</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/liruekup/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-292ql4b8saMymensinghDH169420260129IMG-20260129-WA0050.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy jailer Imtiaz Zakaria was temporarily suspended following the release of three prisoners from this Mymensingh jail without a bail order.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/13qlpydz/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-048f65g2pvorderforimtiaz.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Order issued for the reinstatement of deputy jailer Imtiaz Zakaria.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/a6sf5b7a/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-04ei2olw7vorderformonirul.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Order issued for the reinstatement of deputy jailer Monirul Hasan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:02:26.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials reinstated before probes concluded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prison, Official, Suspended, Investigation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/70rd3co2bc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-14/jf2zqnjr/photo-12.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Consensus Commission held meetings with political party leaders regarding reform proposals in various sectors for nearly eight months.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:00:16.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNP’s stance on reforms: Some critical, some pending</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reform, Reform Commission, BNP Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/x9uyttpa5l</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/oy4nqxou/Info.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>2026-04-05T07:57:00.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNP govt also retaining power to dismiss elected representatives "at will"</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, LGRD and Co-operatives Ministry, Upazila parishad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a0iadv8pey</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/f2j1ugqz/prothomalo-bangla2025-04-15tj3murpfpohelaboishakh-2025-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Last year, the New Year procession titled ‘Borshoboron Anondo Shobhajatra’ set out from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka, after the name was changed from ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’. This year, the name is being changed again.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:43:24.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not ‘Mangal’ or ‘Anondo’, ‘Baishakhi Shobhajatra’ is the new name</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pohela Boishakh, Mangal Shobhajatra, New Year</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/oylh45zx2w</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-23/q3sig0do/USA-TRUMP-PARDONS.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:00:59.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-US attack on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Strike, Iran, Donald Trump, Threat, Rescue</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d2t5k4x6ab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/wvi93oor/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-30f347qwrlCapture.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child with measles undergoing treatment at the hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:01:35.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Highest measles deaths in two decades, death rate also higher</news:title>
<news:keywords>WHO, Measles, Death</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/lync9ba5eu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/9yovpq0r/423763-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this US Air Force handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs, a US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft flies over the US Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury on 9 March, 2026. Tehran said on 3 April that it had shot down an F-15 warplane and US media reported United States special forces had rescued one of its two crew members, with the other still missing.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:50:34.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second crew member from downed US fighter jet 'SAFE and SOUND': Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>USA, Plane crash, Middle East War, Iran, Donald Trump</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/ku0xw2n6x1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/2zf2602m/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-04vqvzpnfxবিদুষী-বর্ণিতা.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>LUX Superstar Bidushi Bornita</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/f75qg9q3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-04oh6r0qm4f012a6842b864244bb8c1ff88d3c2d9b.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bidushi Bornita with her father Mehbub Alam Borno</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/rdu60ugl/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-03hu9nn5th046A3447.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'LUX Superstar 2025' winner Bidushi Bornita (middle)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:36:33.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From ‘Ki Shunailen Kebria Bhai’ to LUX Superstar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fashion, Event, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/1o55ojxgxy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-10/z6sqjexj/1-prothomalo-bangla2026-01-08n4ywq421৪.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Azizur Rahman</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/vlob7a25/11.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Musabbir entering at Tejaturi Bazar alley in the capital just before being shot</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/pad7yaav/22.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A blurry video captured a seven-second scene—Billal peeking from behind a dustbin, holding a mobile phone to his ear</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/hz6nh63m/3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shooter Billal after arrest</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/d0a1dd8c/444.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shooter Jinnat after arrest</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/2j01214m/555.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shooter Abdur Rahim after arrest</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/vq8angfd/666.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arrested Billal, Jinnat, Riyaz and Abdul Qadir (from left)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:32:53.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A blurry seven-second footage led detectives to the killers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Murder, Swechchhasebok Dal, DB Police</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/9kss22na2m</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Secretariat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:10:14.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21-storey building planned at secretariat, questions raised over cost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh Secretariat, Development projects</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/28y4hccesd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-04/ea2d8762-2299-4bc3-8500-6795da0a6a62/EARTH_DAY_BANGLADESH_RIVER_4.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Improper management of organic waste in urban areas exacerbates climate change through the release of methane from landfills</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2016/05/25/b9e2e6ba12b2b824a5af311f99a41fed-Dung.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lab studies revealed that dung pats from animals given a common antibiotic gave off more than double the methane, a potent greenhouse gas.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:32:34.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Climate Resilience: Strategies to mitigate methane through policy integration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Climate Change, Climate Vulnerability, Environment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/5vofjw5oiu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/t8cu08zk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-3.05.32-PM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. Asif Nazrul</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:30:39.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reasons for skepticism about reforms stem from past experience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ordinance, 13th Parliament</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9yfbguuf7t</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/sanegij8/nahid.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>After returning to the country this Saturday noon following the completion of holy Umrah, Nahid Islam spoke to journalists at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. `</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:38:57.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nahid Islam calls on prof Yunus, former advisers to take to streets on reform issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Muhammad Yunus, National Citizen Party - NCP, Nahid Islam</news:keywords>
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