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<image:caption>Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>LDP Chairman Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmad</image:caption>
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<news:title>Who could succeed Mirza Fakhrul in the three BNP and government posts?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announces Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the party’s presidential candidate at the Secretariat around noon on 13 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addresses an election rally at the BD High School grounds in Begunbari Union of Thakurgaon Sadar upazila on 26 January 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mirza Fakhrul gets BNP’s nomination for presidency</news:title>
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<news:title>BNP leaders join govt orgs without resigning from party positions</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad and NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary submitted Oli Ahmad's nomination paper for the presidential election to the CEC on 13 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Leaders of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance after announcing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmad as their presidential candidate. Photo taken at the official residence of the leader of the opposition on Minto Road in Dhaka on 9 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Presidential election: 11-party alliance submits nomination paper for Oli Ahmad</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/ziyew0zjby</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:43:32.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50th BCS viva: PSC issues new instructions for candidates</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:25:50.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy sector too dependent on imports as a single crisis triggers gas and power shortages</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hasan Mahmud celebrates the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hasan Mahmud shows the ball taking his career best 6 for 55 in the 1st innings of Bangladesh's 1st test match against Australia in Darwin on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sadman batting against Australia during their first test in Darwin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Adam Gilchrist congratulating Hasan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:08:34.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bundle out Australia for 198</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hasan Mahmud celebrates a wicket of Australia in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Steve Smith celebrates his half century in the first Test match against Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh pacers (From L-R) Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud rattle mighty Australia in the first Test match against Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T05:51:43.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hasan puts Bangladesh in charge as Australia struggle to 183-8</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/d16i6tcppm</loc>
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<image:caption>The “diamond ring” effect appears as the moon moves across the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from El Arenal beach in Mallorca, Spain, on 12 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This handout composite image from NASA shows the progression of a total solar eclipse over San Millán de los Caballeros, Spain, on, 12 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Sun's corona glows as the Moon completely blocks the Sun during the totality phase of the total solar eclipse as seen from Berlanga de Duero, 240 km north-east of Madrid, on 12 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two women observe the Moon uncovering the Sun in the moments following totality of the solar eclipse in Lodoso, Burgos province, on 12 August 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T05:33:50.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Solar System, Spain, Iceland, Lunar eclipse</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/g11gnlunbv</loc>
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<image:caption>The sky in the capital has been cloudy since morning 0n 13 August, 2026. Taken from Karwan Bazar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T04:47:33.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cloudy in Dhaka from morning, rain may increase in 3 divisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rain, Weather Forecast , Climate Vulnerability</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ckhhj56p79</loc>
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<image:caption>Electricity and gas supply situation in Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-05/ca8cc77f-fbae-440a-ab32-74b45d846392/Electric_pylons.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electric pylons</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T04:00:24.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Load-shedding sparks public anger as power agencies seek security</news:title>
<news:keywords>DPDC, DESCO, LNG, Load shedding, Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/cbjkmygn6j</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T03:48:55.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DBBL offers 2-year monthly scholarships for SSC, equivalent pass students</news:title>
<news:keywords>SSC Exam, SSC Result 2026, Dutch-Bangla Bank</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/1yl3v7a4ad</loc>
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<image:caption>Loadshedding</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T03:39:17.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Load shedding hits various areas of Dhaka at night</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/9fj2f0qck8</loc>
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<image:caption>Hasan Mahmud in action in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hasan Mahmud celebrates a wicket of Australia in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rbadot Hossain takes out his trademark salute after taking the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladeshi spectators in the first Test match between Bangladesh and Australia at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T03:30:25.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh quick Hasan reduces Australia to 74-4 at lunch</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh players celebrate a wicket of Australia in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hasan Mahmud in action in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Taskin Ahmed in action in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh's slip cordon in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh and Australia skippers pose with the trophy at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 12 August 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T03:09:56.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh’s pace attack puts Australia under pressure in Darwin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh Cricket, Australia, Test Cricket, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/gia62je6u8</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T02:16:13.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When seasons lose their rhythm: Bangladesh’s new climatic reality</news:title>
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<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/tj90hiavu4</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajuk Uttara Model College students celebrate SSC results today, Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rural areas lag significantly behind cities</news:title>
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<image:caption>The 7th Bangladesh-Japan Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) is held in Dhaka on 12 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japanese Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Namazu Hiroyuki (L) and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asad Alam Siam shake hands during the 7th Bangladesh-Japan Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Dhaka on 12 August 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-12T16:52:58.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhaka, Tokyo reiterate commitment to deepening strategic partnership</news:title>
<news:keywords>Foreign relation, Diplomacy, Japan, Shama Obaed Islam</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>A shopping mall 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>2026-08-12T16:34:53.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shopping malls, markets and shops ordered to close by 8pm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shopping Malls, Electricity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vrmjb9vuqf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/qft6wf2y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-12-at-20.59.37-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Namau Hiroyuki called on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today, Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/18wpdaij/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-12-at-20.59.37.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Namau Hiroyuki called on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today, Wednesday.</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>2026-08-12T16:16:33.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese deputy foreign minister calls on state minister for foreign affairs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Shama Obaed Islam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/mpdfczt25h</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/kfbbyr0t/Litton-Das-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz join a net session on Wednesday ahead of Bangladesh's first Test against Australia in Darwin.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/5wt6u2mo/Litton_Das_1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz join a net session on Wednesday ahead of Bangladesh's first Test against Australia in Darwin.</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>2026-08-12T14:29:24.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Litton Das cleared for first Australia test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Australia, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/vrp0l81gdu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/87ryy9jc/2026-08-09T144516Z710057378RC22VMAGS15BRTRMADP3SOCCER-ARGENTINA-MESSI.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Footballer Lionel Messi arrives at El Prado Cemetery, following the death of Messi's father, Jorge Messi, in Perez, Rosario department, Argentina, August 9, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/zgmvmbb3/2026-08-09T004417Z1123435449RC2NUMAYBEIARTRMADP3SOCCER-ARGENTINA-MESSI.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lionel Messi arrives at Rosario's international airport Islas Malvinas, following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, in Rosario, Argentina, August 8, 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>2026-08-12T14:11:25.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lionel Messi, Argentina, Football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/1gu0mlv2t1</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/eug4sv2m/F9.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wholesalers keep records of their transactions in notebooks.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/hjdl0hd0/F1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two fishermen bring in their catch from the sea.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/n9y296hk/F2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fish are being brought up from the landing station.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/9yekwhrv/F3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A seller shows off fish in both hands.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/h0wx3omy/F4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fish are brought in and spread on the ground before the auction begins.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/fenb31ks/F5.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>After the auction, hilsa are being loaded into baskets with shovels.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/f7vlj3sx/F7.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fish are being carried away in baskets.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/gwjc70l9/F8.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wholesalers keep records of their transactions in notebooks.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/eug4sv2m/F9.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fish are also sold along the seafront.</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>2026-08-12T13:27:29.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hilsa returns in abundance, Chattogram landing station bustles again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hilsa Fish, Chattogram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/t6h6dk7u05</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/pvtwgi5l/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-12uvh5dssqWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-12-at-10.15.27-AM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Twin siblings Ahad Khan and Lamia Akter</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>2026-08-12T13:02:00.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSC results: Twin siblings in Chandpur school get GPA-5 in science group</news:title>
<news:keywords>SSC Result 2026, GPA 5, School, Student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/g78pooem55</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-31/mgpvm3ar/prothomalo-bangla2025-08-0762wijts4web.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Metro Rail</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-12T12:54:25.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro rail likely to operate till 11pm from Sept</news:title>
<news:keywords>Metro Rail, City, Public Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/o0ivzp8aue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/wmnfc40f/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-121bfum8vmWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-12-at-3.43.19-PM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke rises with a loud explosion as a bomb is defused at a mosque ground in Sadhapur in Savar, Dhaka on 12 August 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>2026-08-12T12:39:05.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Savar police neutralise a bomb contained within a pressure cooker </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bomb, Savar, DMP, Cooking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/3uxeumru2r</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/hfyo05ni/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-10soc38m0e7.-SSC–result–10082026.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students celebrate their SSC results. Photo taken from Government Agragami Girls’ High School in Sylhet on 10 August 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>2026-08-12T11:21:46.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HSC admission: No entry test, applications likely from 15 Sept</news:title>
<news:keywords>College Admission, SSC Result 2026, HSC Admission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/gccho0gv3h</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/09/09/b6f4bf69629d679690949711cc026c36-Health.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Those suffering from heart disease, diabetes, asthma or chronic lung conditions often experience worsening symptoms when exposed to polluted indoor air</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>2026-08-12T10:32:09.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indoor air pollution: The invisible killer at home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Air Pollution, Health, Women, Children, Disease</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/local-sports/79dohyufme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/lx8ffokt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-12-at-3.33.35-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Wushu Federation organised a colorful event on 11 August 2026, at 11:00 am at the meeting room of the National Stadium</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>2026-08-12T10:24:00.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh Wushu Federation presents certificates to 93 clubs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate news, Event, Registration </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/sports/c7hm7e14lm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/gb4vcjtz/5.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Najmul and Tanzid practice slip catches.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/6z8q2g7x/1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh will play the first Test of the series against Australia at this ground in Darwin tomorrow.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/dtu5dutn/2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Najmul Hossain at today’s press conference in Darwin.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/8a5lwmwd/3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australia captain Pat Cummins at today’s press conference in Darwin.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/93eqsixe/4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The trophy the two teams will be playing for.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/gb4vcjtz/5.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Najmul and Tanzid practice slip catches.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/hd1mc4bb/6.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>What is Mushfiq discussing with the coach?  </image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/bk50fuo1/7.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Together, with one goal!</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/my04fz3s/8.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mushfiq is Bangladesh’s biggest hope against Australia</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/rqro0zx5/9.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Miraz and Litton look to be in a cheerful mood, at least that’s what the picture suggests.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/z7kx562i/00.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Whose hands will lift this trophy?</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>2026-08-12T10:12:17.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh practice ahead of Aussie Test </news:title>
<news:keywords>Test Cricket, Bangladesh Cricket, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pat Cummins</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/416g4lxtgx</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/j9zegv68/PhotoHOT70Pro-Launch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Infinix has launched its latest flagship HOT series master smartphone, the “HOT 70 Pro 5G” 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>2026-08-12T09:43:54.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infinix launches HOT 70 Pro 5G in Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate news, Smartphone, Launch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fk8x2znvs2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/10hv4r8b/Measles.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Measles situation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-09/mxtugeef/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-09ekxn120omeasles.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child receives treatment for measles at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Dhaka on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-04/sxg6n8jz/6.-measlesDhakaTanvir.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven-month-old Sawda was brought from Narsingdi to the DNCC Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital in the capital after her condition deteriorated following a measles infection. She was later admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Photo taken in Mohakhali, Dhaka on 3 June 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-31/vcza9uvr/measles.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children admitted with measles and measles-like symptoms undergoing treatment at the DNCC Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital. Sunday afternoon</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-23/50ubusw9/measles.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four-year-old Muskan, who had measles symptoms, was referred from Kurmitola Hospital to the DNCC Dedicated COVID Hospital. She was waiting for admission in front of the hospital’s outpatient department while in her mother’s arms. Photo taken in Mahakhali, Dhaka.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/rufyyn5c/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-1258lkyg6lmeasles-12052026.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman breaks down in tears as her five-month-old baby with measles receives treatment at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Bangladesh Neonatal Hospital in Signboard, Narayanganj on 12 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/16wj9q4b/measles.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some children with measles are having to undergo nebulisation at the 250-bed Pabna General Hospital</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-02/q9xy40uf/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-025spllo9hMeasles.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Measles outbreak continues</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-19/s5ciedxf/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-06e4ktvfoxMeasles-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child with symptoms of measles.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-24/5w8h19wm/measles-4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The protest performance ''Shishumorg'' in memory of children who died from measles. Members of the theater group Prachyanat holding symbolic bodies of children. Yesterday at Dhaka University.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-02/gc3wol9j/Measles.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>New patients with measles and measles symptoms are coming to hospitals despite the recent special immunisation campaign. The photo is taken from DNCC Dedicated Covid-19 Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka on 1 June 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/2ffafznc/haam.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven-month-old Moymuna, who had symptoms of measles, was brought to the DNCC COVID Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali after failing to get a bed at two other hospitals. The mother, who came from Lakshmipur, broke down in tears while talking about her child. The photo was taken yesterday afternoon</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/uraudhk0/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-26o8yftlgd5.-PhotostoryChildrenHamChildrenDead26040226.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Relatives wail after a child dies of measles at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Dhaka on 26 April 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/essqmazu/Measles.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A special vaccination programme has started to prevent measles outbreak.</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>2026-08-12T09:42:11.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How deadly negligence allowed measles to spiral out of control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive, DGHS, Measles, Health Ministry, Government, UNICEF, Gavi, Vaccination, Immunisation, Expanded Programme on Immunisation, WHO, Interim Government, Govt. jobs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7rg4lhhrex</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/z1b7xtjn/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Ashraful Haque, better known as Don, in the court premises. Dhaka, 9 August, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-26/dgci3yqq/prothomalo-bangla2025-10-26p7cv4ljfWhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-10.40.34-AM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Don, Salman Shah, Samira Haque</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-26/yeud8z8j/prothomalo-bangla2023-09ee976289-cbeb-4d4f-8eca-1cad682d509fwYAUUK1515568245.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salman Shah and Don were good friends.</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>2026-08-12T09:11:40.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’s bail plea rejected in Salman Shah murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Salman Shah, Murder, Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/e2a7tbkt3p</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/01/01/227d0ea37a9e6841c0207ac920441368-Untitled-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth</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>2026-08-12T08:40:16.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unlocking the demographic dividend, accelerating sustainable development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Youth, United Nations, Demography, Development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/pqnbeh4uy3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/djdk8vqp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-08-at-6.12.41-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Organised by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), SAJIDA Foundation, and Kazi Farms Group, a workshop and closing ceremony were held at Eco Mahananda Cottage in Tetulia</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/84vtsbac/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-08-at-6.12.42-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alongside training, technical repair support was provided to ensure functional digital equipment across participating schools</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-12T08:14:13.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2-day secondary teacher training, digital learning program completed in Panchagarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, Secondary Education, Training, Panchagarh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/47uczey9zp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/nykvglpg/3.-Rangamati-flower.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/sa3xxmto/1.-Sirajgonj-flower.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>White Ivy gourd (telakucha) blooming by the roadside. Tamai, Sirajganj, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/hzdfigcs/2.-Rangamati-boat.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hill people arrive at Bilaischhari Ghat by dinghy boats to sell harvest from their jhum fields. Bilaischhari, Rangamati, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/sfypppml/3.-Rangamati-flower.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The buds and leaves of the golden trumpet (Alakananda) are adorned with raindrops. Mitingachhari, Rangamati, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/q9qii6vt/4.-Moulavibazar-tea-garden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers spray pesticide on tea plants without using protective equipment. Juri, Moulvibazar, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/7xji3d7e/5.-Kishorgonj-fishing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youngsters fish in fields submerged by rainwater. Konapara Bus Stand, Kuliarchar, Kishoreganj, 11 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/s7ij2cfq/6.-Khagrachari-Planting-rice-seedlings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hill women plant rice seedlings. Thakurchhara, Khagrachhari, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/9sudt8qa/7.-Cumilla-Schoolboy-picking-coriander-leaves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Schoolboy Abir picks coriander leaves from his garden for cooking. Khamarpara, Daudkandi, Cumilla, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/nco32eqx/8.-Bogura-bird.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Openbill storks search for food in the muddy water of a field. Jamunna, Bogura, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/nu8ikil7/9.-Sariatpur-Erosion-in-the-riverbank.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents are moving their homes and businesses as erosion has appeared along the Padma riverbank protection embankment. Kathuria, Zajira, Shariatpur, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/fqhlxvqa/10.-Khulna-hoker.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man heads out to sell mats, carrying them on his head. Railway Station Field, Khulna, 12 August.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/tfc72r2y/11.-Khulna-tree.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A ray of sunlight falls on a parasitic plant growing in a groove in a tree’s bark. Khalishpur Municipality Crossing, Khulna, 12 August.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-12T08:07:21.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP SHOTS (12 August 2026)</news:title>
<news:keywords>TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography, Photo Story</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/j4z7ijxwi5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/f87cup50/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-12-at-1.01.28-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/9kddm9kh/info.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sand extracted from the Karnaphuli River has been piled along the riverbank. The photo was taken yesterday near Godown Bridge in Rangunia, Chattogram.</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>2026-08-12T07:50:27.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal sand trade fuels violence along the Karnaphuli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chattogram, Karnaphuli, BNP leader, Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/6boiz71zdl</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/qnncn8rf/IMG4373.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ranu Begum did not want to show her face as her relatives do not know about her current profession</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/fanrul9e/IMG4370.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-12T07:37:38.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman behind the handlebars: Finding a place on Dhaka’s roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Public Life, Bangladesh, Culture, Gender, Gender Equality, Discrimination, Women empowerment, Women's Rights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/1rnh3vkuxq</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/ukx5lfvp/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-12i4cxu5b6baa2620b-293c-4b59-b94f-0627eccaddd3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pat Cummins and Najmul Hossain's photo session with the trophy in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 12 August 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/rf264on4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-12kfedj20pff3b16113f574c97a9990bb8ad5db0e0.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Najmul Hossain at press conference in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 12 August 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/p6ofqczt/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-12v6spf1z0730aad61567543aebdd9bde4c6916b2f.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh will play its first Test at this ground in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The photo is taken on 12 August 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>2026-08-12T07:16:39.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Najmul wants Bangladesh to play well all 5 days in Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Najmul Hossain Shanto, Test Cricket, Australia, Bangladesh Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/owj6w31lcx</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/5b3xwaj6/252030-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A cargo ship LPG waits before entering the Panama Canal in Panama City on 8 August, 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>2026-08-12T06:03:55.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US helicopter fired on ship that tried to break Iran ports blockade</news:title>
<news:keywords>US, Helicopter, Ship, Iran, Port, Blockade, Missile</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/e93tc4b70i</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-19/vm07hzqn/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-19rmwjhyqaChatGPT-Image-Feb-19-2026-105910-AM.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BNP secretary general and LGRD minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir</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>2026-08-12T05:49:03.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNP settles on Mirza Fakhrul, but will hold off on formal announcement: Sources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP Government, President, EC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5ana6uo415</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/94dnrejn/Gas.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A severe gas shortage has hit the country, disrupting supplies at CNG filling stations. CNG-powered auto-rickshaws, cars and ambulances formed long queues as they waited to refuel in the Jatrabari area of Dhaka in the afternoon on 11 August 2028</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>2026-08-12T04:53:17.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gas crisis: Energy sector suffers from import reliance</news:title>
<news:keywords>LNG, Gas Supply, Energy Crisis, BNP Government, Import, Petrobangla, Electricity, Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rky423keyl</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/ug6w54x7/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-114ircjsfsSAVAR-CTTC-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police raided a three-storey house in the South Shyampur area of Savar, Dhaka in the night of 11 August 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/a9vxvpj9/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-11ulznsibfDHAKADH162420260811SAVAR1110826JPG.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police raided a three-storey house in the South Shyampur area of Savar, Dhaka in the night of 11 August 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>2026-08-12T04:05:58.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police raid house in Savar, recover bombs and bomb-making materials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bomb, Law and order, Police, Arrest, Savar, Crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/climate-change/q0x253emsm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-08/60f75b8e-5177-44bb-a91f-82ee9167ff1b/F2u8V52WwAETtkU.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The El Nino weather phenomenon is just warming up</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>2026-08-12T03:35:57.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil’s natural areas shrink, worsening El Nino impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>El Nino, Brazil, Climate Change Impact</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kd8034d2ev</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/5mwgp045/PM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a ceremony marking the signing of lease agreements to reopen three closed state-owned jute mills on 11 August 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>2026-08-12T03:22:00.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keeping people in hardship or silencing them cannot make a state strong: PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Jute, Freedom of Expression, Politics, BNP Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/lylkmj9t5c</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/tvamcdsd/Cristiano-Ronaldo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Juventus’ forward and former Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo (L) arrives with his Spanish girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez (R) to attend a court hearing for tax evasion in Madrid on 22 January 2019</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>2026-08-12T03:17:36.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cristiano Ronaldo, Marriage, Portugal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/jbkfo6pgw9</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/13jm6n5c/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-11b4s6j9rnlayout-1600x1067.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ali Akbar</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>2026-08-12T03:06:59.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSC at 54: Man scores GPA 4.35 after son becomes physician, daughter a nurse</news:title>
<news:keywords>SSC Result 2026, SSC, Natore, Madrasa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/lmy7labcx3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/ejcjtn6h/USA-TRUMP.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump walks after disembarking Marine One, after traveling to Ohio, at the Ellipse near the White House, in Washington, DC, US, on 11 August 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/m06tesxn/USA-TRUMP.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to members of the media after disembarking Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on 11 August 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/wzlv3hnh/USA-TRUMP.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after stepping off Air Force One on 11 August 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland</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>2026-08-12T02:44:18.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump’s secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion</news:title>
<news:keywords>USA, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, US Aircraft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/sc6rlv5eck</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/93v32bar/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-02h4bt0i0yTaskinDuringBDcricketPlayersFitnessTrainingatMirpur2.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taskin Ahmed during his training session</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/jisob18s/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-10w33q2sgiGettyImages2289238721jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taskin at photo session in Darwin on 10 August, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/tanw7dzv/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-104flc0fnrGettyImages2289238959jpg-1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taskin with Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald in front of Darwin Waterfront</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-12T02:30:19.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How much can pace leader Taskin Ahmed deliver in Australia?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Taskin Ahmed, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Test Cricket, Australia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/v0n0essiwb</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/pdr0731r/SSC-results-in-1979-Two-brothers-became-first-and-second-in-Dhaka-Board-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>News clipping from the 8 August 1979 issue of The Bangladesh Observer on the SSC results of Abul Mansur and Abul Kalam.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/5zm9w7r1/SSC-results-in-1979-Two-brothers-became-first-and-second-in-Dhaka-Board-1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/0umqw8b5/SSC-results-in-1979-Two-brothers-became-first-and-second-in-Dhaka-Board-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A news clipping from the 8 August 1979 issue of The Bangladesh Observer shows Abul Mansur and Abul Kalam posing for a photograph with their mother.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-12T02:12:00.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSC results in 1979: Two brothers became first and second in Dhaka Board</news:title>
<news:keywords>SSC Result 2026, Dhaka Board, SSC Exam, BREB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7c3e4hmsmi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/5t9bnmuk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-11-at-22.49.32.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinesh Trivedi met with Narendra Modi in Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/kifx97ww/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-11-at-22.49.13.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinesh Trivedi met with Narendra Modi in Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-11T17:13:10.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi conveyed Dhaka's message to Modi in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh-India Relations, Dinesh Trivedi, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/1oybe2tnwo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/37o6za50/AMCHEM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A delegation from the AmCham paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat today.</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>2026-08-11T16:45:16.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM assures foreign investors of all-out support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Investment, Foreign Investment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2vqyksy96h</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-22/c6mfx717/Bangladesh-China-flags.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flags of Bangladesh and China</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-11T16:42:57.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh-China pledge to work together on water resources management</news:title>
<news:keywords>China, Water</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/s4csi05gr9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/j9fln4em/Jaiswal.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-11T16:01:48.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tarique Rahman invited for bilateral visit as well as BRICS summit: Randhir Jaiswal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh-India Relations, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Diplomacy, Sheikh Hasina, Extradition, Public Relations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/foqxhdecf4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/3ddk2l6r/gate.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security guard of the house is showing bullet mark on gate.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:07:45.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gunshots fired at expat businessman’s house in Chattogram over extortion demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chattogram, Extortion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1sly35vmdp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/koqbw84l/image-413625-1786442644.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irene Khan</image:caption>
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<news:name>Prothom Alo English</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-11T14:30:32.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Irene urges development partners to step up support for SDGs, LDC transition</news:title>
<news:keywords>SDG, LDC, UN, Conference</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/791n88e6j4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/o0370ulm/LPP.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The head office of LPP in the northern Polish city of Gdansk.</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>2026-08-11T13:49:16.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPP backtracks from its decision to suspend business with Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Garment, Bangladesh, Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/1p5lduekmk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-11/7176ab32-5165-4de2-9b04-1f58315424b3/prothomalo_bangla_2021_11_14bb7377_ab26_4642_b8b0_898a9035972e_WhatsApp_Image_2021_11_28_at_5_40_59_.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo shows the entrance of Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) in Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka</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>2026-08-11T13:07:46.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50th BCS viva begins, PSC sticks to announced roadmap</news:title>
<news:keywords>50th BCS, Viva, BCS, BCS Result</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/bc8m0r7gbb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/sb66kz0f/remittance.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the July protests, Bangladeshi expatriates in the Middle East also took to the streets.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/dz4uzjej/remittance-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Although the statement may seem humorous at first glance, at the time it vividly captured the expatriate community’s call to halt remittances.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/nin5akyi/remittance-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>When the government shut down the internet in July, expatriate Bangladeshis found various ways to gather news from the country and share it with the rest of the world.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/585u3h59/remittance-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jamal Bhuiyan and Hamza Choudhury</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>2026-08-11T12:10:41.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>July's 'remittance shutdown': What did expatriates gain, what did Bangladesh gain?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Remittance, July Mass Uprising , Expatriate, Labour Migration, Brain Drain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/1qqlu8x60g</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/yzxaewah/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-114sjctm2lWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-11-at-15.47.21.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman answers journalists’ questions at a regular press conference held at the Press Information Department at the Secretariat on 11 August 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>2026-08-11T11:37:18.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shakib Al Hasan is a ‘rotten person’, but will receive security if he returns: PM’s adviser</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shakib Al Hasan, Security, Criminal Case, Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/d4w6jaqnbj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/aq3z4sce/bsfff.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>After the BSF detained a Bangladeshi farmer from the Ichakhali border area in Meherpur Sadar Upazila, villagers dragged two Indian nationals into Bangladesh. The photo was taken on Tuesday afternoon.</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>2026-08-11T11:04:33.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSF detains Bangladeshi farmer, villagers retaliate by dragging back 2 Indians</news:title>
<news:keywords>local news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/ulf5qmknaf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-04/6180b303-b9eb-4e1d-b649-da8a1869163e/prothomalo_bangla_2021_04_6328e10c_3d38_4144_b7a7_19112d224c03_prothomalo_bangla_2020_12_07163330_05.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Logo of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-09/0l0318ii/PM-Tarique-Rahman-Babunagari-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman embraces Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Ameer Allama Shah Mohibullah Babunagari at Al-Jamiatul Islamia Azizul Uloom Babunagar Madrasah in Fatikchhari, Chattogram on 9 August 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/nbnvwi2j/Tarique-Rahman-Allama-Babunagari.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Ameer Allama Shah Mohibullah Babunagari welcomes Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at Al-Jamiatul Islamia Azizul Uloom Babunagar Madrasah in Fatikchhari, Chattogram on 9 August 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-09/kjant2qb/PM-Tarique-Rahman-Babunagari-3.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Ameer Allama Shah Mohibullah Babunagari meet at Al-Jamiatul Islamia Azizul Uloom Babunagar Madrasah in Fatikchhari, Chattogram on 9 August 2026 as Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed watches</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/g3drsjv5/Hefazat-Rally.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka on 3 May 2025</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>2026-08-11T10:21:14.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hefazat demands ban on ‘Hezbut Tawheed’; 13-point charter reduced to 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Politics, Exclusive, Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Awami League, Sheikh Hasina</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/international/w6xo2f0o1n</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/zgxpbimo/261543-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is pictured with its frame broken, at a Political Security Branch facility on the outskirts of Hama following the capture of the area by anti-government forces on December 7, 2024.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/0tkkgkle/261536-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan speaking at a court in Damascus on August 11, 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>2026-08-11T09:40:05.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death over killings, torture</news:title>
<news:keywords>Syria, Death penalty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/sa0o4n1lhk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-02/x4eiq9dw/prothomalo-bangla2022-07f9c2b4a3-7a82-4e9b-bba9-3bf5ee9e5a57Weather.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heatwave</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>2026-08-11T08:44:00.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No escaping the heat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Heatwave, Worker, Public Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
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