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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/5dg8mthzug</loc>
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<image:caption>Professor Mohammad Nazmuzzaman Bhuian</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:37:53.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Professor Mohammad Nazmuzzaman Bhuian made PSC chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>PSC, Dhaka University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/1399654gh0</loc>
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<image:caption>Miss World Bangladesh Samanzar Saeed on the runway at the Miss World Top Model Round and the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The 111 contestants at the Miss World pageant have been divided into four zones, from which the Top 40 are being selected. Bangladesh’s Samanzar Saeed is in the Asia &amp; Oceania zone. Good news came for Samanzar from this zone two days ago.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Samanzar Saeed’s project has been selected in the ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ category. She has made it into the Top 6 in the Asia &amp; Oceania zone in this category and is among the Top 24 out of 111 contestants. In the photo, Samanzar is seen with Miss Myanmar, Miss Sri Lanka and Miss Indonesia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Samanzar Saeed’s Beauty with a Purpose project is titled “Hygiene for Health Bangladesh.” She wore this look on the day the results were announced. The outfit is from the brand Maiya Dhaka.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Samanzar Saeed with Julia Morley, the current chairwoman and CEO of the Miss World Organisation.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Samanzar Saeed has already completed her closed-door interview session. She appeared before the judges in this look. However, details of how she performed in the interview have not yet been released.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Top 40 will first be selected from the 111 contestants. Ten contestants from each of the four groups will make the cut. The 10 contestants from each group will be selected based on Beauty with a Purpose, Multimedia, Head-to-Head, Top Model, People’s Choice and the judges’ preferences.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Samanzar wore this gown inspired by the Aparajita flower for the World Designer Round.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This gown worn by Samanzar Saeed features designs inspired by nakshi kantha and the artworks of acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Zainul Abedin.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Samanzar Saeed in her airport look. The final round will be held in Nha Trang City. This photo was taken at the airport a few days ago as she travelled to the city.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>At the Miss World stage, Samanzar wore this sequined outfit designed by a renowned Vietnamese designer.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Miss World Bangladesh Samanzar Saeed on the runway at the Miss World Top Model Round and the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:19:05.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Miss World 2026: Bangladesh’s Samanzar Saeed among top 24 after 'Beauty with a Purpose' success </news:title>
<news:keywords>Miss World </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/dgnz0soiuu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/q2ap9hxz/hridy.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Towhid Hridoy breaks Tamim Iqbal's highest first-class score of 334-run against South Africa A in Potchefstroom</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>2026-09-02T15:00:32.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After triple century, Hridoy breaks Tamim’s 334-run record</news:title>
<news:keywords>Towhid Hridoy, Tamim Iqbal, South Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0ed9zvaww8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/5lmrmsoq/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02wgpe4nfzJalal-Rahimi-01.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian Ambassador Jalil Rahimi meets Foreign Affairs State Minister-1 Humaiun Kobir at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 9 September 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T13:58:49.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mecca Pact not against Iran, Bangladesh's decision doesn't worry us: Iranian Envoy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran, Mecca Pact, Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister, Israel-US attack on Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/qlij8nd77q</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/gbg281pi/BNP-government.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BNP’s stance on institutional reforms, including the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances and the National Human Rights Commission, has raised questions.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/xwasdnml/Boat-race.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traditional boat race took place in Sonai River ignoring 'Towhidi Janata'.</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>2026-09-02T13:44:00.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The risks posed by 3 'fault lines' of BNP govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, Security risk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/tnte2aakzw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/adtmz1ne/twohid.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Towhid Hridoy becomes first Bangladeshi to score a triple hundred against South Africa A on 2 September</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>2026-09-02T12:39:50.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Towhid Hridoy becomes first Bangladeshi to score triple century abroad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Towhid Hridoy, South Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/k7if5gn97f</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-05/85630a20-8caf-46f9-b8ec-91278a7836f8/Soybean_Oil.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soybean oil</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>2026-09-02T11:54:56.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bottled soybean oil price rises by Tk 5 per litre to Tk 204</news:title>
<news:keywords>Soybean Oil, Price Hike, Inflation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/miq6dt9nq6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/7rvzjhld/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02f7ch8p04dhakadh162420260902savar2-02.09.26.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two separate service bridges, stretching 3.71 kilometres from Dhaur intersection to Ashulia under the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project, were opened to traffic, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/kw1b7o3c/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02dpontlwcdhakadh162420260902savar90209261.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam inaugurates the bridges at around 10am on 2 September at a location between Ashulia Bazar and Dhaur.</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>2026-09-02T11:51:45.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 service bridges of Dhaka-Ashulia Expressway opened, who will benefit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bridge, Service, Expressway, Road Transport and Bridges Minister</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/ayq739zk38</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/3dnrrle0/4prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02zpyjl2gu4.-Khulna-duck.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flock of geese glides gracefully across a quiet pond. Jalma, Botiaghata, Khulna, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/dyzqafdr/1prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02qg9vv5mi1.-Rangamati-sun-lake.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The soft, golden glow of the morning sun glistens on the waters of Kaptai Lake. Digholibak, Rangamati, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/jpkbvhl4/2prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02s95c3fw52.-Rangpur-hospital-power-off.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Physicians use mobile phone flashlights to treat patients during a power outage. Medicine Ward, Rangpur Medical College Hospital, Rangpur, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/22yrmx2x/p3rothomalo-bangla2026-09-028xvyshbq3.-Rangamati-bird.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>An oriental magpie-robin bathes in rainwater pooled on a house rooftop. Lichubagan, Rangamati, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/zw9f22t2/4prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02zpyjl2gu4.-Khulna-duck.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flock of geese glides gracefully across a quiet pond. Jalma, Botiaghata, Khulna, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/pcmjjdey/5prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02xfcmndt05.-Khulna-farmer.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A farmer is hard at work transplanting fresh paddy seedlings in the muddy field. Jalma, Botiaghata, Khulna, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/qzjkzv6x/7prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02o29saicq8.-Manikgonj-batterfly.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A butterfly flutters down to rest upon dry blades of grass. Chhotto Bhatbaur, Manikganj, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/wnzlhl4g/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02p7zdowf96.-Cumilla-boat.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>An empty bulkhead vessel drifts along the Khirai River after unloading sand. Pitambordi, Daudkandi, Comilla, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/m008tr1y/8prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02pzyshow99.-Rajshahi-rain.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A car splashes through rainwater accumulated on a street after continuous downpours. Chouddapay, Rajshahi, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/ux5gtoqu/9prothomalo-bangla2026-09-025o6zuqvi10.-Gazipur-vegatable.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fresh raindrops glisten on green chillies hanging from a plant. Faogan, Sreepur, Gazipur, 2 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/oohj57s2/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-02rd39cx9a11.-Rajbari–Ferry.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ro-Ro ferry Enayetpuri lies stranded on a hidden shoal. Daulatdia, Rajbari, 2 September 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>2026-09-02T11:22:11.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (2 September 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>Photo Story, Photography, Photos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/a3g49dbrii</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/297hirs0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-02-at-3.51.02-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Grameenphone has announced the second edition of FutureMakers – an AI-based idea competition for university students</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T11:20:45.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FutureMakers returns for its 2nd edition to drive youth-led AI solutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Grameenphone, AI, Launch, Corporate news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/3u612vxt9f</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/69uu33qe/BANK.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>2026-09-02T10:56:41.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sammilito Islami Bank: 18,000 customers seek Tk 13b in deposits on first day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sammilito lslami Bank PLC, Bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fpuof0s83l</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/3bn9hw4n/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-27idaj6br7Web.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan</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>2026-09-02T09:57:10.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACC probes 4, including Asif Mahmud, over corruption charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Ministry of youth and sports, Investigation, ACC, Anti Corruption Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rlqc1591eu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/f6wr3c4x/Iranian-Ambassador-to-Bangladesh-Jalil-Rahimi-Jahanabadi.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi</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>2026-09-02T09:15:21.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No difficulty for Bangladesh’s LNG carriers passing through Hormuz: Iran Ambassador</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran, Bangladesh, Strait of Hormuz, LNG, Diplomacy, Gas Supply, Diploma Engineer </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0clma4s893</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/05/10/e152ddc77dd9a4aed61f1ceaa956c850-Bangladeshis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Refugees and migrants are rescued after leaving Libya trying to reach European soil aboard an overcrowded rubber boat, north of Libyan coast</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>2026-09-02T09:00:22.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“We were looking at the plate of rice”: 2 Bangladeshis recount harrowing experience in Libyan detention camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Trafficking, Human trafficking, Libya, Italy, Irregular Migration, Labour Migration, Crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4gty9kvozo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-03/hulov4dk/Bangladesh-Government.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Government emblem</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/ee7aqgii/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-01-at-12.49.50-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New salary structure</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>2026-09-02T08:15:06.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New recruits to receive bigger pay rises, different calculation for existing employees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Allowance, Govt. jobs, Salary, Government Employees, Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kuez6y6q1j</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/41j11syp/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>This paddy field is also among the land proposed for the solar power plant. THe photo is taken on 17 August, at Madhya Jhalpaja, Bhaluka upazila, Mymensingh.</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>2026-09-02T08:00:35.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP’s wife eyes solar power plant on cropland</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, Agriculture , Solar Panel, Solar Energy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o7ltwqkbzl</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/y3dzi3sb/Gas-and-Electricity-situation-in-Bangladesh.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gas and electricity situation in Bangladesh</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>2026-09-02T06:29:47.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gas, power sectors face multiple problems; imports offer a short-term solution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gas Supply, Power Sector, Energy Crisis, Industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/flkvt3cpqj</loc>
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<image:caption>A screengrab from a video obtained from social media on 1 September, 2026, shows a missile launch on the day US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US forces carried out strikes on Iranian military target.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:13:44.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strike kills 5 and wounds dozens of civilians at a wedding, Iran says</news:title>
<news:keywords>US, Iran, Attack, Killing, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/s5ha45sl5k</loc>
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<image:caption>Students</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Students are applying for admission to college</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/p7uekybo/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-01tb018o2puimage.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:10:28.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class-XI admission begins, students can apply to minimum 5 and maximum 10 colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education Ministry, Student, SSC, College Admission, HSC Admission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/b6wmhkvxi8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/6xmiraoj/9.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>BGB personnel take part in a drill demonstrating drone-assisted operations.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/lzm95s6v/2.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>BGB personnel advance through water and mud during the exercise.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/wbapplm2/3.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A drone is used to support the operation.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/mt4rcxmj/4.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>BGB personnel intercept mock smugglers using drone-assisted surveillance.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/vhe31tw6/5.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A suspected smuggler is apprehended by BGB personnel during the drill.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/oxkdkffz/6.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The demonstration showcases measures to prevent illegal push-ins across the border.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/1w8o5lmm/7.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>BGB personnel conduct a drill using a specialised vehicle.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/im3dh8hs/8.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>BGB personnel demonstrate how unidentified drones can be neutralised along the border.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/osavbw5s/9.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A drone pilot operates a drone during the exercise.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/t1iuqujm/10.-SylhetBGBdroneborder-guard-exerciseborder-areaphoto-story02092026.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed delivers his speech as the chief guest at the event.</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>2026-09-02T04:46:18.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Border surveillance drill using drones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh, Drone attack, National Security, Security Strategy, Security, BGB, Border, Military Drill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/lipskrwudt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/ti779dbe/Nepal-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel walk past unidentified bodies of flood victims kept for mass burial inside a pit at the Gokarna forest reserve in Kathmandu on 1 September 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/xdkdqgki/Nepal-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging past houses and through the Trishuli River in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli Center in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on 1 September 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/r35fx7v5/Nepal-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Infographic with 3D representation of satellite images showing Langtang Lirung mountain peak in Nepal, where a glacier collapsed causing deadly floods in Tibet (China) and Nepal on 26 August, according to scientists. An image from 28 August was used for the areas affected by the glacier collapse and the mudflow. The basemap was reconstructed from images dated 25 June and 12 August</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>2026-09-02T04:37:52.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal Disaster, Nepal, Floods, Tibet, China</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/suevfwn3je</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/l5dqtaiz/Surveillance.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:15:14.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police propose hill camps, AI-powered drone surveillance to curb crimes</news:title>
<news:keywords>AI, Surveillance, Police, Crime, CCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/editorial/6agxhtgvdy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-02/e8160531-2df9-40b1-a76f-5306c0520223/ed.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prothom Alo English Editorial</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>2026-09-02T03:56:55.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom of expression must not be undermined</news:title>
<news:keywords>Freedom of press, Freedom of Expression, Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/v2431ch56u</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/knwdoz1d/Iqbal-Hassan-Mahmood-Tuku.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood</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>2026-09-02T03:55:57.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood hospitalised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, Hospital, Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/video/et3yfb7h2v</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/q1thlyal/Renata-Medicine-Pharmaceuticals.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T03:47:46.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landmark achievement: Renata reaches 100 bioequivalent medicines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Bangladesh, Export</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/u902qcvjc4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-12-18/5qb4mj4r/Expatriate-Workers.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Expatriate Workers at a construction site</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>2026-09-02T03:36:49.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malaysia recruitment syndicate resurfaces with new tactics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Syndicate, Remittance, Malaysia, Labour Migration, Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/88lnxd700s</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/fxn07v4w/778844-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TOPSHOT - An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging past houses and through the Trishuli River in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli Center in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 1, 2026. Devastating floods on the China-Nepal border have killed at least 987 people in Nepal, the disaster authority said on September 1, taking overall deaths to more than 1,000. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/s5f9anzr/Nepal-Floods-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People search for usable in the ruins of flash floods in Nepal's Nuwakot district on 1 September 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T03:29:52.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal’s young PM faces gravest test after flood catastrophe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal, Floods, Landslide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/local-sports/jhz2jl785t</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/4m9vxdch/Prothom-Alo-Star-News-Football-Tournament.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the MoU signing ceremony for the Prothom Alo–Star News Women’s Football Tournament 2026, Star News Chief Executive Officer Mokhsedul Kamal (3rd from left) and Prothom Alo General Manager and Head of Marketing Md Ajwaz Khan (4th from left) are seen. Also present were (from left) Prothom Alo Sports Special Correspondent Masud Alam, Nabil Group Head of Marketing Md Aktaruzzaman, Prothom Alo Chief Sports Editor Utpal Shuvro, and Head of Cultural Entertainment Kabir Bakul. The ceremony was held at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar on 1 September 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-02/4m9vxdch/Prothom-Alo-Star-News-Football-Tournament.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the MoU signing ceremony for the Prothom Alo–Star News Women’s Football Tournament 2026, Star News Chief Executive Officer Mokhsedul Kamal (3rd from left) and Prothom Alo General Manager and Head of Marketing Md Ajwaz Khan (4th from left) are seen. Also present were (from left) Prothom Alo Sports Special Correspondent Masud Alam, Nabil Group Head of Marketing Md Aktaruzzaman, Prothom Alo Chief Sports Editor Utpal Shuvro, and Head of Cultural Entertainment Kabir Bakul. The ceremony was held at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar on 1 September 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T03:04:10.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoU signed for women’s football tournament</news:title>
<news:keywords>Women’s football, Prothom Alo, Women’s sports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/n6o962m0k8</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-06-01/vafjczpd/notes.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Symbolic image of the new banknotes</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>2026-09-02T02:33:42.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How much it costs to print banknotes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh Bank, Taka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/b5cwo137fc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/ir7s70ag/a.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader and his associate were arrested in the incident of shooting at the home of SM Reza Chowdhury Selim, convener of the Demra thana BNP.</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>2026-09-01T15:57:53.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNP leader’s house in Demra attacked by gunmen led by JCD leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, BNP, JCD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wvwftjob4k</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/ev8s680e/U.S.-Embassy-Photo-3.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/cap0d9xc/U.S.-Embassy-Photo-2.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/e0fas4i1/U.S.-Embassy-Photo-2.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/sv35r0u6/U.S.-Embassy-Photo-1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:30:03.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Ambassador highlights American engineering in Bangladesh’s railway connectivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>US Ambassador Brent Christensen, Diplomacy, USA, Bangladesh Railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/mc8c49nsx4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/rvxol0fm/6.-Khagrachari-butterfly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A butterfly rests in a home courtyard in New Zealand, Khagrachhari, on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/v7qrtaiv/1.-Rangpur-orange.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Imported oranges from South Africa are kept in cartons for wholesale sale at City Bazar in Rangpur on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/xp1lfoxl/2.-Khulna-Returning-to-the-raft.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A herder returns on a makeshift raft carrying grass and vines for cattle from an enclosure in drizzle, pulling himself through the water by a rope instead of using an oar, at Ambhita in Khulna on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/j5isw5n4/3.-Khulna-flower.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raindrops gather on a hibiscus flower after a sudden shower in Dumuria, Khulna, on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/xvi8link/4.-Sirajgonj-power-loom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Weavers work on power looms to produce lungis in Tamai, Belkuchi, Sirajganj, on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/mpc4o7ou/5.-Sirajgonj-boat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man takes a ride on a dinghy on the Phuljor River in Bhuyanganti, Sirajganj, on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/36341clt/6.-Khagrachari-butterfly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A butterfly rests in a home courtyard in New Zealand, Khagrachhari, on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/km23xktp/7.-Rangamati-Boat.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A hill woman travels by dinghy toward her destination on Kaptai Lake amid drizzle at Katachhari Mukh in Rangamati on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/uqqug9hu/8.-Rangamati-attic.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>As jhum rice begins to ripen in Bhadra, a jhum farmer guards the paddy field from a makeshift house in Chingmrong, Rangamati, on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/bq4liutr/9.-Cumilla-Fish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man feeds fish at the Boishakhi fish farming project in the floodplain, which requires 200 sacks of feed daily, in Ramnagar, Daudkandi, Cumilla, on 1 September 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/s92i7j2v/10.-Rangpur-Coconut.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dried coconuts brought from Noakhali are arranged for sale at City Bazar in Rangpur as demand for coconuts rises ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja on 1 September 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>2026-09-01T14:04:04.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (1 September 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Photos, Nature, Bird</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/6gdcljx5jt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/sd5n2tfl/miraj-missing.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Press conference demanding Miraj Sheikh be produced in court alive and well.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/vnbm5qp0/Miraj-missing-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Missing Miraj Sheikh</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>2026-09-01T13:27:46.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Miraj Sheikh missing: Big question is, who will investigate?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Missing, Investigation, Police, Miraj Sheikh, Enforced Disappearance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/z3m5dlotf6</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/tqznmy68/trump.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and US President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/f0nfjvwm/turmp.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<image:caption>Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman speaks at a press conference at the Secretariat on to brief the media on the government’s activities on 31 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Messi celebrates winning Copa America Cup with Argentina team members</image:caption>
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<image:caption>So close yet so far. Messi looks at the World Cup in 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Messi will always remain in the heart of Argentina fans</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ziaur Rahman, founder of the BNP and former president of Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The overturned bus at the Mawa end of the Padma Bridge in Louhajanj of Munshiganj. The photo is taken on 31 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the Nancy Grace Roman space telescoe lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 30 August, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actress Sadia Jahan Prova</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actress Sadia Jahan Prova</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actress Sadia Jahan Prova</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:43:07.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The words may sound harsh, perhaps even a little unpleasant, but I’m saying them anyway: Prova</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sadia Jahan Prova, Actress, Showbiz, Entertainment, Culture, TV Drama, Television, Profession</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/m3qkwh74xh</loc>
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<image:caption>Representatives of participating schools at the "English medium school admission fair 2026" with representatives from Prothom Alo, British Council and sponsoring organisations at Prothom Alo Office, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 31 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>ABM Jabed Sultan, chief digital business officer of Prothom Alo, presented an overview of the fair, as well as opportunities for joint activities and initiatives between Prothom Alo and English-medium schools</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tahnee Yeasmin, business development director at the British Council (center) speaks about "English-medium school admission fair 2026" and its future plans</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shumana Sharmin urged teachers and officials of the institutions to encourage students to submit their writing and artwork to Gollachhut, Prothom Alo’s weekly feature page, and participate in various workshops.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Anisul Haque, in his closing speech, thanked the sponsors and participating schools.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raffle draw winners with representatives from Prothom Alo, British Council and sponsoring organisations</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>2026-09-01T05:18:36.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stakeholder discussion and raffle draw prize-giving ceremony</news:title>
<news:keywords>British Council, Prothom Alo, English Medium School, Student, admission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/15iik7x2mk</loc>
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<image:caption>Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on 31 August, 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>2026-09-01T05:12:14.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arteta hails Arsenal's "finishers" after Saka kills off Villa</news:title>
<news:keywords>English Premier League, Arsenal, Football Clubs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/6ki9yqqofs</loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:28:12.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Companies to be registered within hours, RJSC unveils new plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, company, Registration </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/s3dzk329uv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-02/v38c5l2h/Tarique-rahman.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman addresses an election rally at Prabhati School ground in Khulna</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>2026-09-01T04:24:44.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNP in power, yet organisation under strain</news:title>
<news:keywords>BNP Government, BNP, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Tarique Rahman, Khaleda Zia, Ziaur Rahman, Local Government Election, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/health/sdnuz3bni9</loc>
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<image:caption>A man sleeps</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>2026-09-01T03:42:18.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How you can age faster despite getting 8 hrs of sleep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sleep, Health, Healing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/iyt0m03e25</loc>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:13:45.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fishermen ‘fear’ venturing into the Sundarbans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Robbery, Tourism , Extortion, Sundarbans, Fishermen, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/bv5hfftk53</loc>
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<image:caption>Attacks vandalise at least four CCTV cameras in the lane by the mosque at Swamibagh Munshirtek, Gendaria, Dhaka on 30 August 2026. The photo is taken on 31 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Attacks vandalise the office of BNP activist Monir Hossain at Swamibagh Munshirtek, Gendaria, Dhaka on 30 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>As tea-stall owner Alamgir sustained bullet injuries in the attack on 30 August 2026, his shop remained closed on 31 August 2026. He is currently undergoing medical treatment at Dhaka Medical College</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A CID team inspect the crime scene at the lane by the mosque at Swamibagh Munshirtek, Gendaria, Dhaka. The photo is taken on 31 August 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>2026-09-01T03:13:39.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhaka’s Gendaria: ‘Suddenly, 20–25 people arrived and began firing indiscriminately’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dhaka, Drugs, Shooting, Crime, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3yrz5ez3ao</loc>
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<image:caption>Illustration</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>2026-09-01T03:12:09.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elections loom, yet administrators being installed in Union Parishads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mir Shahe Alam, Local Government Election, Administrator, Election, union parishad, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/cvo6fuenbd</loc>
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<image:caption>Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani presents details of the new pay structure at a press conference at the Press Information Department on Monday afternoon.</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>2026-08-31T17:09:03.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How much will govt employees’ salaries increase in 3 phases?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pay Scale, Government Employees, Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/btew8o2s90</loc>
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<image:caption>(FILES) Argentina's footballer Lionel Messi leaves the field after a training session in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina on June 11, 2008. Argentina will face Ecuador next June 15 in a South Africa World Cup 2010 qualifier football match. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final. (Photo by Juan MABROMATA / AFP)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentinian forward Lionel Messi kisses his gold medal as he leaves the pitch after attending the men's Olympic football tournament medal ceremony at the national stadium in Beijing during the 2008 Beijing Olympic games on August 23, 2008. Argentina won gold ahead of Nigeria and Brazil. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi (L) of Argentina's Olympic football team celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Ivory Coast during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games first round football match at the Shanghai stadium on August 7, 2008. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's footballer forward Lionel Messi juggles with the ball during a training session in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires on June 02, 2009. Argentina and Colombia play on June 06 their South Africa FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifier football match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's footballer Lionel Messi leaves the field after a training session in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina on June 11, 2008. Argentina will face Ecuador next June 15 in a South Africa World Cup 2010 qualifier football match. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentine Lionel Messi (C top) celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal against Colombia during their FIFA World Cup South Africa-2010 qualifier football match at the El Campin stadium in Bogota, 20 November 2007. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Venezuela during their FIFA World Cup South Africa-2010 qualifier football match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on March 28, 2009. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's football team coach Diego Maradona speaks with forward Lionel Messi (L) during a training session in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires on March 24, 2009. Argentina will meet Venezuela next March 28 for their FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 qualifier at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) fights for the ball with Spain's Silva during their quarter-final football game for the FIFA World Youth Championship in Enschede, eastern Netherlands, 25 June 2005. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the trophy after the final football match against Nigeria for the FIFA World Youth Championship in Utrecht, Netherlands, 02 July 2005. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentinean player Lionel Messi plays with the ball as coach Jose Pekerman (L) and his assitant Gerardo Salorio chat during a training session at HerzogsPark in Herzogenaurach 05 June 2006. Argentina will face Ivory Cost on June 10 in their first match for the group C of the World Cup Germany 2006. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) vies with Nigeria's Olubayo Adeemi (R) and Dele Adeleye during the final football match for the FIFA World Youth Championship in Utrecht, Netherlands, 02 July 2005. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates after his team won the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match against England at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Jordan and Argentina at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 27, 2026. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. Argentine football player Lionel Messi said on August 31, 2026, he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their first goal from the penalty spot</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - Copa America 2024 - Final - Argentina v Colombia - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States - July 15, 2024 Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning Copa America 2024</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Youth Championship Netherlands 2005 - Semi Finals - Brazil v Argentina - The Galgenwaard Stadium , Utrecht - 28/6/05 Lionel Messi - Argentina</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate winning the World Cup</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - Argentina v Croatia - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 13, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Youth Championship Netherlands 2005 - Final - Argentina v Nigeria - Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht - 2/7/05 Lionel Messi - Argentina celebrates with the Trophy , Winners</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - Finalissima - Italy v Argentina - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 1, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the Finalissima</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 A robe is put on Argentina's Lionel Messi by Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during the trophy ceremony</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected as he walks past the World Cup trophy before the presentation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan (33) and Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) react in the second half at Subaru Park.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Argentina v Egypt - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 7, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi is thrown in the air in celebration by teammates after the match as Argentina qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:56:34.334Z</news:publication_date>
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