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<image:caption><![CDATA[ In protest against abuse and oppression of women and children, Bondhushava organised a human chain and protest programme at SAARC Fountain in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 22 Friday 2026.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ A human chain is held in Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka on 22 May 2026, demanding four points, including exemplary punishment within a short time for those involved in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old child in Pallabi, Dhaka, as well as others involved in similar incidents. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Prothom Alo Bondhushava Chattogram unit organises a human chain titled “We want safety for women and children; we demand swift and exemplary punishment for rapists and abusers.” Probortok Mor, Chattogram on 22 May 2026. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ A woman displays shoes demanding justice for rapists after several hundred people gather and stage a protest march under the banner of “Local Residents” in the Mirpur-10 roundabout area in Dhaka on 22 May 2026, demanding the execution of the child killer and protesting the deterioration of the country’s law and order situation. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ People from various walks of life join a human chain organised by Prothom Alo Bondhushava in front of the Central Shaheed Minar, Sylhet on 22 May 2026, demanding safety for women and children and swift justice for rapists and abusers.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Sena organises a human chain and protest march near Bakalia Naya Mosque in Chattogram, demanding justice for the child rapist in Bakalia and the killers of the child in Pallabi, Dhaka. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Prothom Alo Bondhushava holds a human chain and protest programme in the Central Shaheed Minar of Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar on 22 May 2026, protesting sexual abuse and oppression of women and children and demanding swift justice to the perpetrators. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Prothom Alo Bondhushava organises a human chain programme in front of Nawabganj Government College in Chapainawabganj on 22 May 2026, demanding safety for women and children and swift, exemplary punishment for rapists and abusers. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal Jhenaidah district unit bring out a protest procession in Jhenaidah town on 22 May 2026. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain with other leaders of the party pose for a photograph after 229 leaders and activists from the two Dhaka city units of United People’s Bangladesh (UP Bangladesh)—a political platform formed by former leaders of the Islami Chhatra Shibir—officially joined the NCP at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 22 May 2026]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Rapid Action Battalion member Imon Acharya ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Dhaka University campus]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ A babui (weaver bird) perches inside its hanging nest on a palm tree. Photo taken from Kalatia in Keraniganj, Dhaka, on 22 May 2026]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Nests of babui (weaver bird) hang from a palm tree. Woven with tiny beaks and relentless labour, the hanging nests resemble exquisite works of natural craftsmanship. Photo taken from Kalatia in Keraniganj, Dhaka, on 22 May. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Some fishermen wait to unload fish from their boats, while others prepare to head out to sea. Photo taken from Nazirartek sea beach in Cox’s Bazar recently. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Various kinds of river and marine fish are unloaded from the boats at the beach. Photo taken from Nazirartek sea beach in Cox’s bazar recently. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, the supply of sacrificial animals is increasing in Chattogram city. Cattle of various sizes are arriving at livestock markets. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Farmers and workers are passing busy days unloading cattle and goats from trucks as well as arranging hay and bran at the markets. A cow is being unloaded from a truck at the CDA Balur Math market in Chattogram. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Muslims will offer sacrificial animals on Eid-ul-Azha. This has increased demand for knives and cleavers. The photo shows the helper of a blacksmith striking a red-hot iron with hammer at their workshop in Ashkola village of Bogura Sadar recently]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, activity has intensified in the blacksmiths’ workshop. Knives are being sharpened. Photo taken in Ashkola village of Bogura Sadar recently. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Jarul flowers bloom among the rows of tea bushes, along the slopes of the hillocks and across the paths of the tea garden. It seems the purple flowers have taken over the green tea estates. Photo taken in Syhet’s Daladali tea estate.  ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Fallen Jarul petals lie scattered, momentarily making passers-by pause. Photo taken recently in Syhet’s Daladali tea estate, wrapped in the serene beauty of blooming Jarul. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Child Rape]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ A child with measles infection is being treated at a hospital]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Nasiruddin Patwari was attacked in front of the Jhenaidah Municipal Collectorate Jame Mosque after Juma prayers on 22 May 2026. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Protests are under way at the Mirpur-10 Roundabout, Dhaka demanding the execution of the killer in the child rape and murder case, while also protesting against the deterioration of the country’s law-and-order situation. The photo was taken at around 3:00 pm today, 22 May 2026]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Children, guardians and staff members of Nalanda High School form a human chain demanding an end to the killing and abuse of children, including the murder of a child in Dhaka’s Pallabi area, and calling for justice. Participants chanted, “I shall make this world fit for children — this is my solemn pledge to every newborn.” Protest songs were performed in chorus, while children and guardians carried placards bearing various messages of protest. The programme concluded with the national anthem. The photo was taken in front of the Chhayanaut building in Dhanmondi, Dhaka in the afternoon of 22 May 2026]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Protests are under way at the Mirpur-10 Roundabout, Dhaka demanding the execution of the killer in the child rape and murder case, while also protesting against the deterioration of the country’s law-and-order situation. The photo was taken at around 3:00 pm today, 22 May 2026]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ NCP Convener Nahid Islam at the launch event of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in front of the National Parliament Building in Dhaka on 28 February 2025.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ NCP Convener Nahid Islam at an event marking the first founding anniversary of the party’s youth wing, Jatiya Jubo Shakti, on 16 May 2026.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Members of the National Citizen Party are taking part in meetings of the parliamentary opposition party at the Sangsad Bhaban.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ The National Citizen Party (NCP), contested the 13th parliamentary election with the Shapla Koli symbol and won six seats.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte answers journalists' questions as he arrives at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg on May 22, 2026. Foreign ministers of the 32 NATO member states gathered in the Swedish city to finalise preparations for the upcoming Ankara Summit.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Ahead of the budget, invited guests including Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury attend a roundtable discussion organised by Prothom Alo. The event was held yesterday at the Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Transaction at bank]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, 21 May, 2026.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ British High Commission Dhaka hosted a special send-off reception in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket Team as they prepare to depart for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ British High Commission Dhaka hosted a special send-off reception in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket Team as they prepare to depart for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Guests attend an event to thank stakeholders, well-wishers and sponsors following the international recognition received by ‘Alor Pathshala’, run by the Prothom Alo Trust. The event was held on at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 21 May 2026.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, 21 May, 2026.  Rubio is traveling to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Children play at a daycare centre in Dhaka.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ A forest is seen from Chowdhurypara in Hnila, Teknaf.]]></image:caption>
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