https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/szc7pixnp2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-23/mb8ra3o5/prothomalo-bangla2025-05-07kuymmakk170.এসএসসি-পরীক্ষার্থী-ছবি-–সংগৃহীত.avif Question structure and marks have been changed in three subjects of the 2026 SSC exam. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T13:51:50.443Z SSC exam: Dhaka Board scraps 'silent expulsion' rule from policy Dhaka Board, SSC Exam, Silent Expulsion https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3ug3txv54i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/hdboyqm4/debate.avif CPD's Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya and The debate competition Hasan Ahmed Chowdhury, Chairman of Debate for Democracy pose with debaters following a competition on 18 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T12:57:53.980Z Trade deal with the US undermines sovereignty of energy security: Debapriya Energy, Economy, Debate, Debate competition https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/oujha2a9zf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/dvl2ng4u/Parul.avif Murdered Parul Akhter https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/h4qnngo5/Quddus.avif Father Md Quddus Mia arrested for Parul Akter's murder. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/nj909vze/Quddus-at-murder-site.avif Investigation officers from PBI take Quddus Mia to the crime scene of Parul Akter’s murder. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T12:16:38.276Z Honour killing: A tale of murder that surpasses any movie Murder, Investigation, Police, PBI, Court, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/b4vl872ytw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/qqenb851/fms.avif Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T11:48:17.529Z Bangladesh thanks Pakistan for its role in mediation in the Middle East Diplomacy, Iran-Israel Conflict, Bangladesh Pakistan Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kotxr9cuyr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/qiixki55/DPPH.avif Public health experts and physicians affiliated with Doctors Platform for People’s Health (DPPH) organised a press conference titled “Child Deaths from Measles: What to Do in a Public Health Emergency” at Dhaka Reporters Unity auditorium in Segunbagicha on 18 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T10:47:53.084Z Measles: DPPH calls for declaring a ‘state of emergency’ Measles, Public Health, Emergency https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/yvk0lu0mtk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/pehl5iuh/Workshop-Group-Photo.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T10:08:26.676Z Scriptwriters gather in Dhaka for workshop to promote gender-sensitive storytelling city https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/afng4zpzf6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0euf2bcb/Strait-of-Hormuz.avif Map of Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T09:53:48.376Z Oil prices settle down 9pc after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oil, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/international/r6ca21xogw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-22/0ak278hg/Hormuz.avif The Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T09:36:26.711Z Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit Iran-Israel Conflict, Strait of Hormuz, International https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/f1jppuj3s3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-04/f38953d8-191a-4f1f-a791-9c7d3dead1e1/Kobori.jpg Kabori https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-04/f0a7a193-8456-4d66-aa63-5315185dfd75/Actress_Kabori_Sarwar.jpg Born Meena Pal, she was later known as Sarah Begum Kabori https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-04/d2dddab4-219a-4a64-bbe9-fcc9af6d7209/Kabrri___.jpg Kabori in Sutorang https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/dle4kg9u/kabori.avif Kabori and (inset) five actors of Bangladesh cinema's golden era https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/ffp49pw2/kabori.avif With Faruk In Sujan Sokhi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-06/0000daf7-f04f-4585-89f5-17f75cbaf90d/kabori_5.jpg During a special photoshoot Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T09:31:54.155Z Kabori: Little-known stories of the girl with the sweetest smile Sarah Begum Kabori, Cinema, Movie, Tribute https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/1kqvdt5p9w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-09/poa5xw6p/prothomalo-bangla2025-06-2602akqdw7HSC-Exam.avif Students taking the HSC examination at Azimpur Government Girls School and College centre in Dhaka on 26 June 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T09:09:23.105Z HSC, equivalent exams begin 2 July HSC, Examination, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/international/w6mp9weknf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/ql3bwlkd/Islamabad-Talks.jpg A Pakistani Ranger walks past a billboard for the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 12 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T08:55:30.742Z Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks Israel-US attack on Iran, Pakistan, Peace https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/bojhho0pt7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/u7a7xf1t/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-16o6uvdtp51.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T08:36:18.639Z Govt to double scholarships in schools, colleges, universities, allocating Tk 3.68b Student Scholarship, Stipend, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/eobanmdosf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/jvdmvpd9/bnp.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T07:57:59.952Z What sort of government does BNP want to be? BNP Government, Reform, Democracy, Opinion https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/qox9i36kfq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/h3xid5l6/prothomalo-bangla2025-03-20n2a0w8jkdeath.avif Death Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T07:31:28.953Z Police officer dies of ‘gunshot from his own weapon’ in Khulna Police, Death, Gunfire, Khulna, Railway https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/1535oz7s82 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/qztoghl4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-12.31.13-PM.jpeg The Captain & Managers’ Meet, held at the FICCI Secretariat in Gulshan, marked the formal start of the tournament journey. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T07:25:52.804Z Axentec FICCI football tournament 2026 set to kick off on 24 April Football, Event, Sports https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/43a37ptx0t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/y4y432df/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17m5qbn9b1WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-12.15.04-AM.avif Bangladesh vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T05:26:16.862Z ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ fails to cross Strait of Hormuz again Strait of Hormuz, Ship, Bangladesh, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/gjg5ktguu4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/llaatgcc/prothomalo-bangla2023-08f41d3227-c5b7-4c7b-ae18-4ae926ca0480DanimJeansREuters.avif Denim jeans Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T05:01:21.004Z Bangladesh leads denim garment exports to EU, US markets Readymade garment industry, Export, Textile, EU, US https://en.prothomalo.com/international/2yh1vwjhoe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/nwonzyuj/RF1345191.webp Rohingya refugees disembark from a vessel in Ulee Madon, in Indonesia's North Aceh, in November 2023. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T04:12:57.562Z 2025 was deadliest year yet for maritime movements of Rohingya refugees: UNHCR Rohingya crisis, UNHCR, Refugee, Maritime Boundary https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/44x3l9iqiu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/tx0mq7mx/image-378914-1776452947.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the Hajj flights at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on 18 April, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T04:06:13.330Z Hajj flight starts, 78,000 Bangladeshis going this year Hajj, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/rqr7nnjn3f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/1qqegc10/WTFIDHYQ4JJCHKUVY5TVBYL2DY.jpg A man fishes as the Soho Square, a crude oil tanker sailing under the flag of Liberia, is at anchor in Galveston Bay as it makes its way to the Port of Houston, in Texas City, Texas, US on 18 March 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/qkmk9meg/JPM-Inventories.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T03:27:52.695Z How 50 days of Iran war led to loss of $50b worth of oil Iran-Israel Ceasefire , Oil Price, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/international/pk02qg7svk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/h4w7ojds/MNI7KL573VG2TP2QWKKPAM3ASQ.jpg Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, 7 March 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T02:35:17.625Z Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues Strait of Hormuz, Israel-US attack on Iran, Blockade https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kn9slg0amt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/9dvo95ws/1-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17wz6vqvp4oil-1.webp Motorcyclists wait for fuel at the Ramna filling station at Matsya Bhaban intersection in Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/2if3ao9r/2-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-1742vtbz2xoil-2.webp A long queue of vehicles waits for fuel at the Ramna filling station in Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/u78t24dm/3-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17f82n07noOil-Crisis-01.avif Spending hours in line for fuel, a man lies on his motorcycle and takes a nap while waiting in Asad Gate area of Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/vr30wrmc/4-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17rgkwr63xoil-3.webp A queue of vehicles waits for fuel at the Meghna Model Filling Station in Paribagh of Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/ogygcg19/5-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17hwfijz5ooil-4.webp Car driver Akhtar Hossain waits for fuel at the Meghna Model Filling Station in Paribagh in Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/3ld0zq0g/6-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17izdm8zviOil-Crisis-02.jpeg A man drinks tea while waiting in line for fuel. Asad Gate area of Dhaka on 17 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T02:22:26.136Z Fuel crisis: 1,011 vehicles wait in queue for fuel at a single filling station in Dhaka Fuel Crisis, Car, Motorbike https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k0ogx1vzr8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-04/c8a7ed4e-7ecd-4e49-a725-f26d184bb1b1/mr.webp Metro rail Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T02:21:14.890Z Metro rail: Govt to build second one, questions over cost Development projects, Japan, Metro Rail, JICA, Mega Project, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/1sw8tsl9d2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/qozc03r2/511578-01-02.jpg New Zealand's players celebrate their team's win at the end of the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on 17 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T15:59:10.929Z New Zealand beat Bangladesh in first ODI ODI, New Zealand, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/9wdxvcgjec https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/s5baneh8/Randhir-Jaiswal.avif India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T15:28:49.090Z ‘Request being examined’: India’s MEA spokesperson on Sheikh Hasina’s extradition Bangladesh-India Relations, Sheikh Hasina, Diplomacy, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9v8a3hsf89 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/a7drtooa/Mujibnagar-Day-1.avif Civil society representatives pay tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the Mujibnagar Memorial Complex on 17 APril 2026, marking the historic Mujibnagar Day. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/xsoi60l5/Mujibnagar-Day-2.avif Journalist and writer Abu Sayeed Khan talks to the media after paying tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the Mujibnagar Memorial Complex on 17 APril 2026, marking the historic Mujibnagar Day. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:58:16.570Z Civil society pays tribute at Mujibnagar, calls for proper observance of all days related to Liberation War Liberation War, Mujibnagar Government, Mujibnagar Day, Meherpur, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/1dk3hipgxe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/z562f7c1/BCB-CA.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:38:25.187Z Australia to tour Bangladesh for white-ball series in June BCB, Bangladesh Cricket, Australia, ODI, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/2r211na3m9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/sglhrvop/OZ7ZZHSJQZJJJAWGBTNMNUTA5A.avif Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, 11 March, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-09/1dlpm6wi/94d7faeb69979eb761b8f2102ff87c86.jpg Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the press during a visit to the shrine of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut's southern suburbs on 8 January, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:15:25.666Z Hormuz passage ‘completely open’ for rest of ceasefire: Iran FM Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/zq50emynt6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-04/eu5fpgrp/5YWQOY6CIBKOJMVVGAYIYISHHQ.avif Smoke rises following explosions in Gaza City after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept some other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, as seen from central Gaza Strip 4 October, 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:10:46.458Z Over 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025: UN Gaza, Israel, UN https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/noesu9chcx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/8sj1aqrj/Education-Minister-ANM-Milon-Dinajpur.avif Education Minister ANM Ehshanul Hoque Milon addresses an orientation programme for newly admitted students held at the Nur Hossain Hall ground of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur on 17 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:02:23.423Z Education minister vows ‘microscopic scrutiny’ over teacher recruitment Education Minister, Education, Higher Education, Public University, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/4kxf3ucwlc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/gzq10hlu/prothomalo-bangla2023-045140c04f-4308-4f85-9dc5-7618428da24f430a53bf30f55f198d9733759aa1fc1dUntitled2.avif Child murder Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T13:43:03.150Z ‘Stop the baby from crying, or I’ll kill it’: Infant allegedly smothered to death Dhaka, Children, Murder, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tr3ndbz3cw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/m981ywci/Charles-Harder.jpeg US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J Harder Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T13:24:29.278Z US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J Harder to visit Saturday Diplomacy, Education, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eovo8tze1a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/q3vdoa8l/Shankar-minister-1.avif Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Health, visited Shankar Prasad at the hospital on 14 April https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/yzptuv44/Shankars-wife-neuroscience-hospital.avif Anxious Arpita Haldar at the Neuroscience Hospital in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/o0l565s3/Shankar-family.avif Physician Shankar Halder and Arpita Halder with their children Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T13:21:57.237Z Accident exposes deprivation faced by govt physicians at upazilas Road accident, Physician, Health Services, Discrimination, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/hz3nyeg5cv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/k3qx90y4/prothomalo-bangla2021-07dc585f4f-f104-4f27-8360-c0d650d81f83mohammadpurthana-1.avif Mohammadpur police station in Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:46:15.936Z Police pick up JAGPA spokesperson Rashed Prodhan’s PS Police, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Freedom of Expression https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/1tp2rx3xmu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/jvkdogbo/Basanti.avif Basanti Mukherjee https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/zvi0yr06/golok-Bihari.avif Golok Bihari https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/u56jv3nz/Tajuddin.avif Tajuddin Ahmad Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:39:20.436Z Tajuddin said, there will be friendship, but on the basis of equality Tajuddin Ahmad, Liberation War, 1971, India, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/p0xlixua8j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/cklnilse/prothomalo_bangla_2026_04_16_omxbbjbl_Capture.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/of37161n/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-16omxbbjblCapture.avif Deceased Asadul Haque. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:22:38.319Z Another murder within 3 days in city’s Mohammadpur Murder, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Teen gang, Drugs, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/video/kw37zf5ef8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/guew8m0x/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-170gm0kd7zweb.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:07:46.222Z Vandalism forces fuel sales to halt at Natore filling station Fuel Crisis, Natore, Vandalism https://en.prothomalo.com/video/f89hy9v60n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/6ptood6t/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17hgi0o22pWEB-.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T10:54:23.410Z Is war between Iran and US really ending? Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/zkzx6ba5dc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/7f1xapkc/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-173css6zf4WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-17-at-12.56.42-PM.avif Rishad celebrates after taking a wicket. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/olm38e6h/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-1766m8shmjWhatsAppImage20260417at30434PM.avif Shariful bowled brilliantly. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/pd769td4/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-1725f5ozswWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-17-at-11.38.44-AM.avif Taskin conceded 13 runs in his first spell of three overs. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T10:35:39.719Z Bangladesh restrict New Zealand to 247-8 ODI, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/a9biugjdj3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/92lvm4pf/Lebanon-Ceasefire-1.jpg Lebanese women check destruction as they return to their neighbourhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs after a 10-day ceasefire with Israel came into effect on 17 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/i4xurf9u/Lebanon-Ceasefire-2.jpg A displaced resident packs his belongings as he prepares to travel back to his village home, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on 17 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/gfmk9466/Lebanon-Ceasefire-3.jpg Residents walk amid destruction in the southern Lebanese border village of Debbine that was previously targeted in Israeli strikes as a ceasefire with Israel took effect on 17 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/r113652a/Lebanon-Ceasefire-4.jpg Lebanese army soldiers use a bulldozer to reopen the southern Marjeyoun-Debbine road that was previously targeted in Israeli strikes as a ceasefire with Israel took effect on 17 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T10:30:34.756Z Lebanese civilians head home as truce with Israel takes effect Lebanon, Middle East War, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Israel, Iran-Israel Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/7g5mk0hdfw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-03/hj397us2/RNPP-Hardinge-Bridge-Lalon-Shah-Bridge.avif Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi, Pabna Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T09:55:25.902Z Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant first unit gets commissioning license Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Electricity, Pabna https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/6vf2j8vuon https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0euf2bcb/Strait-of-Hormuz.avif Map of Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T09:51:51.281Z Macron, Starmer rally allies to mull Hormuz mission Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, France, Emmanuel Macron, UK, Keir Starmer https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/awjs1n3kxt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/3zuki01x/Rohingya-1.jpg Newly arrived Rohingya refugees are stranded on a boat after the nearby community decided not to allow them to land after giving them water and food in Pineung, Aceh province on 16 November 2023 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/28jw829x/Rohingya-2.jpg Rohingya refugees wait to be rescued from the hull of their capsized boat as a National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) vessel approaches in waters some 16 nautical miles (29 kilometers) off west Aceh on 21 March 2024 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0ihdhhje/Rohingya-1.jpg Search and rescue members evacuate Rohingya refugees from a boat after a week anchored ashore off the coast of Labuhan Haji in Southern Aceh province on 24 October 2024 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T09:48:00.149Z Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN Rohingya, Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Rakhine, UN https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/lew5gnyg2g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/jq5ovoxd/image-378706-1776404858.jpg Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz flips the coin during the toss in the opening match of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on 17 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T09:10:02.615Z Bangladesh bowl first against New Zealand Bangladesh, New Zealand, ODI https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/psgu4jhkjf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-09/5f0cc89d-e9e2-42df-991a-93e17c9191eb/soh.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T07:52:34.640Z Reserved seats: Why women will remain ‘powerless’ in parliament Jatiya Sangsad, 13th Parliament, Women empowerment https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/58rlpc6d96 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/klg6a3dv/2MGVI6D4YBJZHE4NV7D4J3S5OY.avif Robert Downey Jr, cast member of the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday' speaks during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, 16 April, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/auvs0j5h/O3E4R7FZPRKF5HNAROZ6ZPPXKM.avif Chris Evans, cast member of the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday', speaks during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, 16 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T07:50:45.951Z ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer at CinemaCon teases return of Downey Jr and Evans Marvel Cinematic Universe, Film, Hollywood https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/k6zh80ghbk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-06/18b9281e-ea56-465f-9731-623600c4dd23/dev.jpg Women of the coastal region are particularly vulnerable to the impact of climate change Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T07:35:38.581Z Establishing a climate change and environmental justice court Climate Change, Climate Change Impact, Bangladesh, Justice https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/w4shgbhyph https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/tot9ycum/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17qu3hh982Dharmashing.avif Dharmasingh Chakma Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T06:44:07.542Z UPDF leader shot dead in Rangamati, two women injured in gunfire UPDF, Rangamati, Killing https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jde34k33uc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/gtc5ug10/Info.avif The MT Oaktree tanker is scheduled to arrive at the port today, Friday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T05:47:51.717Z Four tankers carrying 141,000 tonnes of diesel arriving in the country Middle East War, Fuel Crisis, Diesel, Chattogram Port https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/8bqkg0m7sb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/mobb3s14/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17ovh96owtWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-16-at-2.19.32-PM.avif Bangladesh and New Zealand captains with the ODI series trophy. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T05:09:18.106Z Winning start in focus as Bangladesh face NZ in ODI series opener Cricket, ODI, Bangladesh, New Zealand https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/5ib7o6xvj6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-02/pvpd26nw/CSQJXQI5ONPCHJ2MNYVSMDCSWA.avif President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, 1 April, 2026, in Washington. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T04:46:34.318Z Trump characterises Iran war as a ‘little diversion’ Middle East War, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3hq27lwqh4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/2qd09oxg/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17blk2f2u7Mahbubur-Rahman.avif Commerce secretary Mahbubur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T04:24:52.354Z Commerce secretary Mahbubur Rahman passes away Commerce Ministry, Secretary, Death, Malaria https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/t2qnee444c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/95hbo161/HOOVYLXRDNINHIK7BZDNP3ITV4.avif Displaced people react as they return to their homes in a vehicle carrying belongings on its roof after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Sidon, Lebanon, 17 April, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/25el6kgv/CAYY3X23RZLM5BYN7GOOGRP3JA.avif Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, 16 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T03:57:08.625Z Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend Middle East War, Iran, USA, Israel, Lebanon, Ceasefire, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/u44adudd6t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-24/snsxcrdi/No-Petrol-Octane.jpg In various parts of the country, petrol and octane shortages have forced some filling stations to close. At certain stations, notices reading “Petrol/Octane Sold Out” are displayed. The photo is taken at Chhilimpur, a locality in Shahjahanpur Upazila of Bogura in the afternoon of 23 March 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T03:20:35.062Z BPC considering 25pc increase in octane supply Octane, Fuel Crisis, BPC https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ei061ivlzp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/xack529o/measless.avif As measles infections rise across the country, pressure is mounting on hospitals with an increasing number of child patients Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T02:40:34.611Z Measles outbreak may persist for another month Measles, Disease, Dhaka, China Virus Outbreak https://en.prothomalo.com/international/3aem0vept9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/y9wnzp21/505065-01-02.jpg This combination of pictures created on 16 April, 2026 shows, L/R, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T16:57:07.273Z Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire Donald Trump, Israel, Lebanon https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/6ldg0pard8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/jufxwdz9/PhotoAustralia-Open-Day.jpg.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T16:17:48.005Z Mentors’ open day event for Australia & New Zealand on 17 April Australia, New Zealand, Study Abroad https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/0fqvujfv9c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-16/balyzxn4/Y3MH2HZAZZJQNBZOVNOS7AIJ44.avif US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T15:59:20.535Z US threatens to resume strikes if Iran spurns peace offer Israel-US attack on Iran, Peace, US https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/ra6j73qv7v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/g33d4bg0/496972-01-02.jpg A man rests on a bench next to the sea at Alimos Beach near Athens on 15 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T14:56:14.219Z BBC report on migrant pushbacks 'science fiction': Greece Migrants, BBC, Greece https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/8s4uue7uyi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-01/5mqt3bi8/prothomalo-bangla2023-12b0007dd4-a463-4cee-949b-f282c5076c45Businessthumbnail.avif Remittance Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T14:12:16.988Z Remittance inflows rise 21.5pc by 15 April Remittance, Foreign Reserve, Bangladesh Bank