Government funds embezzled in the name of pension payments

Government funds were siphoned off using the bank accounts of many other retired members of the armed forces

Ali Riaz's column Mecca Pact: What Bangladesh should do

Since Bangladesh has never participated in such a military agreement in the past, it is essential to examine various aspects of this agreement thoroughly due

Miss World final-2026: Bangladesh's Samanzar Sayeed eliminated

The Miss World 2026 final is taking place in Vietnam. The top forty have been announced, and now the top 20 are being selected.

What cannot be done in the US on a visitor visa?

The embassy published a post on its verified Facebook page at 10:00 am today, Saturday, outlining activities that are not permitted

Mehazabien and Adnan recreate the mood of ‘In the Mood for Love’ in Hong Kong

7-year-old madrasa student allegedly raped repeatedly, 5 arrested

Open killing in Raozan again, gunman ‘challenges’ police

Ten days after the threat, at around 9:30 pm last Thursday, Mohammad Karim, 35, a Jubo Dal activist, was shot dead in public at Keranihat

Opinion Billions of taka worth of gas lie unused for want of a Tk 6 billion pipeline!

Only 40 to 42% of Bangladesh’s gas demand is met domestically. The rest is imported LNG of which 55 to 60% comes from Middle East

Book review An appetite for aloo bhorta, shorshe salmon and wrestling

Set in the US, Appetite revolves around a young woman, perched somewhat precariously on the threshold of her career in the world of gastronomy.

Opinion Rahman on paper, Zia in our heads

People want relief from current govt, says Jamaat chief at Long March in Cumilla

Nepali woman rescued alive from buried home 10 days after flood

Bodies of couple found in locked room, dead foetus found nearby

Overseas jobs Major Middle East labour markets shrink, fraud in the name of new markets

TOP SHOTS (5 September 2026)

This govt is bluffing and deceiving people: Shafiqur Rahman at long march

BGB deploys advanced drones, thermal devices along borders to strengthen surveillance

Navy chief leaves for Saudi Arabia on official visit

Russia hits Kyiv airports as Trump peace envoys awaited

College admission applications open: How to apply

Universal pension schemeProthom Alo illustration

Government funds embezzled in the name of pension payments

Government funds were siphoned off using the bank accounts of many other retired members of the armed forces

Ali Riaz's column Mecca Pact: What Bangladesh should do

Miss World final-2026: Bangladesh's Samanzar Sayeed eliminated

What cannot be done in the US on a visitor visa?

Mehazabien and Adnan recreate the mood of ‘In the Mood for Love’ in Hong Kong

Mehazabien Chowdhury and Adnan Al Rajeev explore Hong Kong through a series of photographs inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s 2000 classic 'In the Mood for Love'.

7-year-old madrasa student allegedly raped repeatedly, 5 arrested

Police have arrested five people, including two teachers, over allegations that a seven-year-old madrasa student was raped in Savar, Dhaka.

Open killing in Raozan again, gunman ‘challenges’ police

Opinion Billions of taka worth of gas lie unused for want of a Tk 6 billion pipeline!

Book review An appetite for aloo bhorta, shorshe salmon and wrestling

Opinion Rahman on paper, Zia in our heads

People want relief from current govt, says Jamaat chief at Long March in Cumilla

Nepali woman rescued alive from buried home 10 days after flood

Bodies of couple found in locked room, dead foetus found nearby

Police have recovered the bodies of a husband and wife, along with a dead foetus, from a locked room in a building in Savar, Dhaka.

Overseas jobs Major Middle East labour markets shrink, fraud in the name of new markets

Unskilled Bangladeshi workers mainly go to Middle Eastern countries. Many used to go to Malaysia. Those who are more financially well-off go to European countries.

TOP SHOTS (5 September 2026)

Pangas fish displayed for sale at a local market. Shiromoni Bazar, Khulna, 5 September 2026. Saddam Hossain

This govt is bluffing and deceiving people: Shafiqur Rahman at long march

BGB deploys advanced drones, thermal devices along borders to strengthen surveillance

Navy chief leaves for Saudi Arabia on official visit

Russia hits Kyiv airports as Trump peace envoys awaited

College admission applications open: How to apply

Ali Riaz's column Mecca Pact: What Bangladesh should do

Since Bangladesh has never participated in such a military agreement in the past, it is essential to examine various aspects of this agreement thoroughly due

Miss World final-2026: Bangladesh's Samanzar Sayeed eliminated

The Miss World 2026 final is taking place in Vietnam. The top forty have been announced, and now the top 20 are being selected.

What cannot be done in the US on a visitor visa?

This govt is bluffing and deceiving people: Shafiqur Rahman at long march

BGB deploys advanced drones, thermal devices along borders to strengthen surveillance

Navy chief leaves for Saudi Arabia on official visit

Russia hits Kyiv airports as Trump peace envoys awaited

College admission applications open: How to apply

Universal pension schemeProthom Alo illustration

Government funds embezzled in the name of pension payments

Government funds were siphoned off using the bank accounts of many other retired members of the armed forces

Mehazabien and Adnan recreate the mood of ‘In the Mood for Love’ in Hong Kong

Mehazabien Chowdhury and Adnan Al Rajeev explore Hong Kong through a series of photographs inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s 2000 classic 'In the Mood for Love'.

7-year-old madrasa student allegedly raped repeatedly, 5 arrested

Police have arrested five people, including two teachers, over allegations that a seven-year-old madrasa student was raped in Savar, Dhaka.

Opinion Rahman on paper, Zia in our heads

People want relief from current govt, says Jamaat chief at Long March in Cumilla

Nepali woman rescued alive from buried home 10 days after flood

Bodies of couple found in locked room, dead foetus found nearby

Police have recovered the bodies of a husband and wife, along with a dead foetus, from a locked room in a building in Savar, Dhaka.

Overseas jobs Major Middle East labour markets shrink, fraud in the name of new markets

Unskilled Bangladeshi workers mainly go to Middle Eastern countries. Many used to go to Malaysia. Those who are more financially well-off go to European countries.

TOP SHOTS (5 September 2026)

Pangas fish displayed for sale at a local market. Shiromoni Bazar, Khulna, 5 September 2026. Saddam Hossain

Open killing in Raozan again, gunman ‘challenges’ police

Ten days after the threat, at around 9:30 pm last Thursday, Mohammad Karim, 35, a Jubo Dal activist, was shot dead in public at Keranihat

Opinion Billions of taka worth of gas lie unused for want of a Tk 6 billion pipeline!

Only 40 to 42% of Bangladesh’s gas demand is met domestically. The rest is imported LNG of which 55 to 60% comes from Middle East

Book review An appetite for aloo bhorta, shorshe salmon and wrestling

Set in the US, Appetite revolves around a young woman, perched somewhat precariously on the threshold of her career in the world of gastronomy.