Prothom Alo Explainer The President's power, salary, privileges and more...

The president independently appoints the prime minister and chief justice but otherwise acts on the prime minister’s advice and receives extensive privileges.

Take a look inside Nayanthara’s stunning home studio in 15 photos

The star couple has created a new home studio, blending British colonial influences with the rural charm of Chennai. Here's a look inside their studio.

Presidential Election: Voting begins

Voting for the presidential election has begun in the chamber of the Jatiya Sangsad (national parliament) at 2:00 pm and will continue till 5:00 pm.

First 90 days in new job: What to do and what to avoid

The first 90 days in a new job are crucial for long-term success. Focus on understanding, building relationships, proving abilities, and seeking feedback.

TOP SHOTS (20 August 2026)

Gold price crosses Tk 240,000 per bhori again

Opinion Abortion: The ethics of choice and responsibility

For Bangladesh, the discussion surrounding abortion requires particular sensitivity because cultural, religious, social, and economic values strongly influence attitudes towards abortion.

World Mosquito Day 5 of 6 insecticides used to kill Aedes mosquitoes no longer effective

At a concentration of 0.10 per cent bendiocarb, 44 per cent of the mosquitoes in Dhaka and 35 per cent in Chattogram were still alive

Bangladeshi Mizanur faces passport complications after registering at refugee camp for relief

Several Bangladeshi families mistakenly registered in Rohingya refugee databases for relief are now facing passport issues due to database integration with national ID systems.

Class-XI admissions to begin 2 Sept, classes 23 Sept; find out all the details

Rajshahi and Jashore Farmers failing to get fertiliser as required, prices also higher

Dhaka WASA Question raised over proposed development of WASA’s 114-katha plot in Gulshan

Govt plans to bring all primary, English medium schools under monitoring: Bobby Hajjaj

Energy crisis Excelerate gas supply halted, load-shedding rises

7 Bangladeshis die in fire Kolkata hotel was operating ‘without proper documents’

BNP govt’s 6 months 3 months spent just tackling the crisis, progress on solutions remains slow

Presidential election today; how voting to take place

2nd Test Can Bangladesh achieve in Mackay what has not happened in 139 years?

Dipu Moni released on 12-hour parole to attend husband’s funeral

Study 65pc children with measles suffer from malnutrition

Bangabhaban, the official residence of the presidentProthom Alo

Prothom Alo Explainer The President's power, salary, privileges and more...

The president independently appoints the prime minister and chief justice but otherwise acts on the prime minister’s advice and receives extensive privileges.

Take a look inside Nayanthara’s stunning home studio in 15 photos

Presidential Election: Voting begins

First 90 days in new job: What to do and what to avoid

TOP SHOTS (20 August 2026)

Rural men and women return home carrying grass for their livestock from green Aman paddy fields. Shabrul, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 20 August 2026.

Gold price crosses Tk 240,000 per bhori again

Meanwhile, the price of silver has also increased. The price of high-quality, or 22-carat, silver has risen by Tk 233 per bhori.

Opinion Abortion: The ethics of choice and responsibility

World Mosquito Day 5 of 6 insecticides used to kill Aedes mosquitoes no longer effective

Bangladeshi Mizanur faces passport complications after registering at refugee camp for relief

Class-XI admissions to begin 2 Sept, classes 23 Sept; find out all the details

Rajshahi and Jashore Farmers failing to get fertiliser as required, prices also higher

Dhaka WASA Question raised over proposed development of WASA’s 114-katha plot in Gulshan

Govt plans to bring all primary, English medium schools under monitoring: Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said efforts are underway to bring all primary schools, kindergartens and English-medium institutions nationwide under a government monitoring framework.

Energy crisis Excelerate gas supply halted, load-shedding rises

A cargo for Excelerate may arrive on 23–24 August. This means Excelerate’s terminal is likely to remain shut for the next few days, worsening the

7 Bangladeshis die in fire Kolkata hotel was operating ‘without proper documents’

Nine people died in the devastating incident, including seven Bangladeshi nationals and two Indians. Six others were injured and admitted to hospital.

BNP govt’s 6 months 3 months spent just tackling the crisis, progress on solutions remains slow

Presidential election today; how voting to take place

2nd Test Can Bangladesh achieve in Mackay what has not happened in 139 years?

Dipu Moni released on 12-hour parole to attend husband’s funeral

Study 65pc children with measles suffer from malnutrition

Take a look inside Nayanthara’s stunning home studio in 15 photos

The star couple has created a new home studio, blending British colonial influences with the rural charm of Chennai. Here's a look inside their studio.

Presidential Election: Voting begins

Voting for the presidential election has begun in the chamber of the Jatiya Sangsad (national parliament) at 2:00 pm and will continue till 5:00 pm.

First 90 days in new job: What to do and what to avoid

BNP govt’s 6 months 3 months spent just tackling the crisis, progress on solutions remains slow

Presidential election today; how voting to take place

2nd Test Can Bangladesh achieve in Mackay what has not happened in 139 years?

Dipu Moni released on 12-hour parole to attend husband’s funeral

Study 65pc children with measles suffer from malnutrition

Bangabhaban, the official residence of the presidentProthom Alo

Prothom Alo Explainer The President's power, salary, privileges and more...

The president independently appoints the prime minister and chief justice but otherwise acts on the prime minister’s advice and receives extensive privileges.

TOP SHOTS (20 August 2026)

Rural men and women return home carrying grass for their livestock from green Aman paddy fields. Shabrul, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 20 August 2026.

Gold price crosses Tk 240,000 per bhori again

Meanwhile, the price of silver has also increased. The price of high-quality, or 22-carat, silver has risen by Tk 233 per bhori.

Class-XI admissions to begin 2 Sept, classes 23 Sept; find out all the details

Rajshahi and Jashore Farmers failing to get fertiliser as required, prices also higher

Dhaka WASA Question raised over proposed development of WASA’s 114-katha plot in Gulshan

Govt plans to bring all primary, English medium schools under monitoring: Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said efforts are underway to bring all primary schools, kindergartens and English-medium institutions nationwide under a government monitoring framework.

Energy crisis Excelerate gas supply halted, load-shedding rises

A cargo for Excelerate may arrive on 23–24 August. This means Excelerate’s terminal is likely to remain shut for the next few days, worsening the

7 Bangladeshis die in fire Kolkata hotel was operating ‘without proper documents’

Nine people died in the devastating incident, including seven Bangladeshi nationals and two Indians. Six others were injured and admitted to hospital.

Opinion Abortion: The ethics of choice and responsibility

For Bangladesh, the discussion surrounding abortion requires particular sensitivity because cultural, religious, social, and economic values strongly influence attitudes towards abortion.

World Mosquito Day 5 of 6 insecticides used to kill Aedes mosquitoes no longer effective

At a concentration of 0.10 per cent bendiocarb, 44 per cent of the mosquitoes in Dhaka and 35 per cent in Chattogram were still alive

Bangladeshi Mizanur faces passport complications after registering at refugee camp for relief

Several Bangladeshi families mistakenly registered in Rohingya refugee databases for relief are now facing passport issues due to database integration with national ID systems.