https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/auz0ka32wc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/78hw386z/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-169n9js805Untitled-6.avif Six people, including two children, who were allegedly subjected to a push-in attempt at the Roumari border in Kurigram, are living in inhumane conditions. The image was taken on 15 June. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T10:10:12.502Z ‘Let our lives end, but please save my children’ bangladesh-India Border, Border, Border Guard Police, Push-in, BGB, BSF, No-man's Land, Zero Line https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/vbw0lboufd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/cwtg4x5z/Picture-City-Bank-Arranges-BDT-2340-Million-Syndicated-Taka-Financing-for-Far-East-Spinning-Industries-PLC.jpg Transaction closing ceremony Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T09:46:31.604Z City Bank arranges Tk 2,340m syndicated financing for far East Spinning Industries PLC City Bank, Finance, Project, Industry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8380f09pab https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/wey6qzdg/Adviser-Zahed-Ur-Rahman.avif Prime minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman addresses a regular press conference at the Secretariat on 16 June 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T09:15:05.001Z Returning from Delhi was an ‘instant protest’: PM’s information adviser Diplomacy, Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, Bangladesh-India Relations, India https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/4jzv9ei8gj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/p3hq1fc6/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-16n3j7dchx58.avif Imtiaz Hossain and Aftab Uddin. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T08:29:30.235Z 100,000 seized yaba pills ‘vanish’, carrier released on OC’s orders Police, Yaba, Chattogram Metropolitan Police, Drugs https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/aao3nf70nk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/ygqk8nxg/Flags-of-The-US-Pakistan-Iran.jpeg Flags of The US, Pakistan and Iran Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T08:02:20.797Z US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear Iran, US, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Lebanon https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/oiqs2sqot6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/szccjw3i/info.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T07:46:13.769Z Reopening Malaysia’s labour market not enough, the entire migration system must change Prime Minister, Malaysia, Diplomacy, Expatriate Workers, Diploma Engineer https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/zs82k4nbnu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/olc77s73/USA-CRASH.JPG Smoke rises from a blackened part of Edwards Air Force Base after the crash of a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft in Edwards, California, US, on 15 June 2026, in a still image from news helicopter video Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T07:45:28.954Z 8 killed as US B-52 bomber crash in California: Military USA, Plane crash https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/sek8riygds https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/swgufsla/prothomalo-bangla2021-013451e339-46c4-4836-a819-bd02e40ccbfe4.avif Primary school students Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T07:39:39.864Z Fees to be charged for exams in free primary education Student, Examination, Education Ministry, fee, Primary education, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/q5uhpsfbuo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/d89syl5h/info.avif Garment workers block road in Tejgaon Industrial Area Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T07:31:20.329Z Garment workers end road blockade after nearly 2 hours; traffic resumes Readymade Garment Workers, Traffic, Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/agm1makmc1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/wxb80k8a/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-14xrylu02a2.avif Zahed Ur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T06:06:33.294Z Bilateral relations: Advisor Zahed harassed in Delhi, protest follow Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations, India, BNP Government, Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, Politics, Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9gmkk3c8tb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/3l3rvw2q/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-16pnpy9su6Image.avif Workers of Nassa Garments are staging a protest in the Tejgaon Industrial Area of the capital on 16 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T05:50:06.595Z Garment workers block road in Tejgaon, halting traffic Garment, Protest, Traffic, Blockade https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/faj2xd4786 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/i7ng50hy/BRAC’s-Experiential-Learning-Boat-fleet.jpg BRAC’s Experiential Learning Boat fleet Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T05:07:31.008Z 3 new BRAC experiential learning boats launched BRAC, Launch, Technology, Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/2t80bgtvoo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-06/a472d895-892e-4526-809e-6f7033d692ab/benazir.webp Former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T04:57:37.948Z Documents being prepared to bring Benazir Ahmed back to Bangladesh Benazir Ahmed, Dubai, UAE, Arrest, ACC, Anti Corruption Commission https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/cey1h0rktb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/t0bsbz5d/London-Hasnat-Abdullah-01.avif Awami League leaders, activists and supporters demonstrate outside the venue of an event attended by NCP leader and MP Hasnat Abdullah in East London on 15 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/2x6ihry0/London-Hasnat-Abdullah-02.avif A large number of police officers were deployed to maintain order amid heightened tensions outside the Maeda Grill restaurant adjacent to the East London Mosque on 15 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T04:19:00.025Z Tensions erupt in London over Hasnat Abdullah’s prog, 3 detained following protest National Citizen Party - NCP, Hasnat Abdullah, Protest, Awami League, London, UK, Dhanmondi 32 https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/y63u3rz7yo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-07-09/kv29n1fq/Trump-Netanyahu.jpg US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) at the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on 7 July 2025 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/gtg6o12v/Iran-1.jpg In this picture obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on 4 May 2026, vessels are pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on 4 May denied that any commercial ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, after the US military earlier said two US-flagged merchant vessels had transited through the vital waterway Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T03:58:41.912Z Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal Israel-US attack on Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/7dbxy0q545 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/ub4db3ay/778844-01-02.jpg Iran's defender #05 Milad Mohammadi and teammates greet supporters after the 2026 World Cup Group G football match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T03:39:39.003Z Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener Iran, FIFA World Cup 2026, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/international/4t7fke85kh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/08/20/c1c5c2236cad3ffcf6898f554d7ae311-flood-700.jpg Two children on a raft made of banana plants in search of drinking water amid flood Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T03:30:06.557Z Nearly half the world’s children exposed to 3 or more climate risks: UNICEF Environment, Children, Child Safety https://en.prothomalo.com/video/kbpro7fiae https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/tjx60r57/Benazir-Resort-Gopalganj.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T03:26:42.624Z What was seen at Benazir’s resort in Gopalganj Benazir Ahmed, Crime, Gopalganj, IGP, Resort https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0t41mso6xb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-09/xydgcfa2/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-096v7ktnv5WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-09-at-14.57.31.avif Zahed Ur Rahman, adviser to the prime minister on Information and Broadcasting. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T03:22:50.736Z What happened to adviser Zahed at Delhi airport Bangladesh-India Relations, India, Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/va9gbfahvs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/uz4au37t/2026-06-15T232157Z1496548394UP1EM6F1SWJXPRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA-PREVIEW.JPG General view during training at Sporting KC Training Centre, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. - June 15, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/hunoha67/2026-06-15T230946Z1795674208UP1EM6F1SC8X7RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA-PREVIEW.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi during training at Sporting KC Training Centre, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. - June 15, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/uadmrkk9/2026-06-16T005539Z263331402UP1EM6G02KP42RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-FANS-1.JPG Argentina fans waves their national flag as they gather in Times Square Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T02:09:45.582Z Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Messi ahead of World Cup opener FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina, Lionel Messi https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/kr48lbkpon https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/n3rz3x5r/2026-06-15T230532Z2097818321UP1EM6F1S57X0RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-SAU-URY.JPG Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Al-Amri celebrates scoring their first goal against Uruguay at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. on 15 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-16/0p5h493d/2026-06-15T235645Z599998783UP1EM6F1UIK0LRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-SAU-URY.JPG Uruguay's Maxi Araujo celebrates scoring their first goal as Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Owais looks dejected Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-16T01:47:15.757Z Goalkeepers at fault as Uruguayan persistence and Saudi patience go in vain FIFA World Cup 2026, Football, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/yza1ascx45 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/m2uh1gpt/2026-06-15T193151Z133429144UP1EM6F1HUUFORTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BEL-EGY.JPG Egypt's Emam Ashour scores against Belgium at Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US, on 15 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/f26b15nq/2026-06-15T202245Z2081899002UP1EM6F1KLUJ4RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BEL-EGY.JPG Belgium's Thibaut Courtois in action as he saves the header from Egypt's Mohamed Salah Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T21:14:08.750Z Belgium escape Egypt upset bid with own goal FIFA World Cup 2026, Belgium, Egypt https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/nfp6dxp27n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/bnjww6f2/2026-06-15T180844Z162209977UP1EM6F1EEJAKRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV.JPG Cape Verde's Vozinha celebrates after the match against Spain at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US, on 15 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/fi5smhab/2026-06-15T173926Z550248123UP1EM6F1AF04PRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV.JPG Cape Verde's Vozinha makes a save from Spain's Mikel Oyarzabalagainst Spain at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US, on 15 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/k4wz3lge/2026-06-15T170146Z895317755UP1EM6F1BAW5HRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV.JPG Cape Verde's Vozinha in action as he makes a save against Spain at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US, on 15 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/u5e1ptp4/2026-06-15T181017Z151664253UP1EM6F1EH4AXRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV-1.JPG Cape Verde's Vozinha celebrates after the match against Spain at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US, on 15 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T20:59:39.576Z Vozinha wrote joy in the language of tears FIFA World Cup 2026, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/ih2ymkncje https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/3mq3noht/2026-06-14T212536Z606918665UP1EM6E1NIMAJRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG.JPG England's Harry Kane with teammates during training at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas City, Missouri, US, on 14 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T18:46:10.524Z Why England wants to follow Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026, Football, Sports, Argentina https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/g4suhz5l76 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/kfd9zqyl/2026-06-15T175908Z1186640936UP1EM6F1DYJ94RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Spain's Marc Cucurella looks dejected after the match Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T18:08:55.434Z Spain stunned in 0-0 draw with World Cup debutants Cape Verde FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, World Cup Squad, Spain https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/f2szpvt8z2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/72ob83of/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-13kk25k1f072062488413685686751448996100782474224586383n.webp Bangladeshi-origin music producer, singer and DJ Sanjoy Deb represented Bangladesh through his performance and attire https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/4hmbbsp4/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-13ebulmfzdsonjoy.avif Sanjoy performed the song “Sir Sir”. He shared the stage with Canadian artist Nora Fatehi and French hip-hop star Vegedream https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/jts4rh31/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-13segsibpisanju4.avif Performing at the opening ceremony in Canada (from left), Bangladeshi artiste Sanjoy Deb, French hip-hop star Vegedream, and Canadian singer Nora Fatehi. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T17:18:31.612Z Bangladesh on FIFA World Cup opening stage! Story behind Sanjoy Deb’s jacket World Cup Video, Singer, Canada, FIFA World Cup 2026, Expert Analysis https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/crkbocqpgz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/bhhfm1ew/LQ5DA6XFAFNKRF6KKB35STHKJM.jpg FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T17:14:28.929Z World Cup 2026: How the ‘beautiful game’ has moved beyond reach of common people FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA, USA, Exclusive, Expert Analysis https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/2bo4fgayvw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/zbjxp7ul/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-15-at-7.23.33-PM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/023iis6k/Cane.jpg Harry Kane https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/efh4wuta/Yamal.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/kga06b0t/Bellinghum.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/q9nknj2o/Mane.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/sxlpihnc/Salah.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/i8t6facc/Vini.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/xu6vykty/Holand.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/eo3ynvvo/Embape.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/cv34cerf/Messi.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/u5ez38uk/Ronaldo.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T17:00:47.306Z 10 highest paid footballers of World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi, World Cup Gallery, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/j3fzs9xyux https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/rkjinkv2/Rumeen-Farhana-1.avif Independent Member of Parliament Rumeen Farhana Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T16:55:05.802Z Rumeen Farhana calls for clarity on whether AL can contest local govt elections Local Government Election, Local government, Rumeen Farhana, MP, Awami League https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/0yvxw4m7ah https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/7jrlqggn/PM.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chairs the third meeting on reducing traffic congestion and modernising the traffic management system in Dhaka on 15 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T16:46:41.701Z PM directs swift relocation of 4 bus terminals from Dhaka BNP Government, Public Transport, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bus, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/f9ycow2xs1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/urwf3ue0/Mir-Shahe-Alam.avif Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam delivers a personal explanation in Parliament on 15 June 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T16:38:25.996Z State minister explains naming of 2 unions after criticism over similarity to his sons’ names Bogura, Mir Shahe Alam, Public Administration Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/za3fhpznwm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/v1u0glql/Mirbari.avif A signboard bearing the name “Mirbari”, associated with the lineage of State Minister Mir Shahe Alam, is seen in Betgari village of Shibganj upazila in Bogura on 15 June 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/hcd0mf8j/Mir-Simanta-Diganta-Filling-Station.avif Mir Simanta–Diganta Filling Station, named after the two sons of State Minister Mir Shahe Alam, is located in the Amtali area of Shibganj upazila in Bogura. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T16:21:11.239Z 3 new unions ‘named after State Minister Shahe Alam’s sons and ancestral home’ in Bogura Bogura, Mir Shahe Alam, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/ta8z7t0n9n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/f0lx8jqt/2026-06-15T154026Z660941924UP1EM6F17JC1PRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. – 15 June 2026 Spain's Marc Cucurella during the warm up before the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/7e1ne4f6/2026-06-14T150918Z447864990UP1EM6E163HB1RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV-PREVIEW.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. – 14 June 2026 Spain's Marc Cucurella during training Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T16:13:56.911Z Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing in $63.8m from Chelsea Real Madrid, Chelsea, World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Spain https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/y8z3df417p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/ov0ffvr7/IRAN-CRISIS-ISRAEL-NETANYAHU.JPG US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, on 29 December 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T15:30:58.380Z Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war Opinion, Middle East War, Israel-US attack on Iran, Israel, USA, Iran, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Geopolitics, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/nufqs6b80k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/ox4c3q8o/2026-06-14T154047Z1103674874UP1EM6E17JXDARTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV-PREVIEW.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during training https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/yrwshal5/2026-06-15T143717Z1280220969UP1EM6F14M40QRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal arrives before the match REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/jywjom98/2026-06-15T143717Z1280220969UP1EM6F14M40QRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal arrives before the match REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T15:18:43.234Z Yamal starts on bench for Spain, Cape Verde led by Mendes FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, World Cup Squad, Lamine Yamal, Spain https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/zxv093qnei https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/dku4e9lx/I7URF57Q65OHPMYOPERBES2BFE.jpg Valencia football player Rafa Mir leaves a Valencia local court after a judge released him with precautionary measures for an alleged crime of sexual assault, in Liria, Spain, 4 September 2024. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T15:08:30.696Z Spanish striker Rafa Mir sentenced to 8 1/2 years in jail for sexual assault FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, World Cup Squad, Sexual assault, Spain https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/e97aizoiyk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/zkcr7xg2/Ad-din-Hospital-Press-Conference.avif Ad-din Foundation Executive Director Sheikh Mohiuddin speaks at the media conference held on the ground floor of Ad-din Hospital in Moghbazar, Dhaka, on 15 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T14:24:31.542Z I didn’t go around with money for Health Minister: Ad-din Executive Director Hospital, Childbirth, Sardar Sakhawat Hossain (Bakul) https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/shfkv4wvli https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/nxyxw3wv/ezgif-1c48fe348f877703.jpg Where most of the world calls it ‘football’, the United States calls it ‘soccer’. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/e32e6ly5/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-141v6vqe9qsoccer.avif Even in 1966, when England won their only World Cup title, the word ‘soccer’ appeared in newspaper headlines. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/leslsglj/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-14ct4ho9ubConnorBarthattemptsfieldgoal8November2015151108-F-ID984-017.avif In the United States, what is commonly referred to as ‘football’ usually means American football. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/c4bqipjf/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-1498z1haq1FootballinBloomingtonIndiana1995.avif The word ‘soccer’, often thought today to be part of American culture, actually originated in England. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T13:39:40.196Z Why do Americans call football ‘soccer’ FIFA World Cup 2026, America, Football, Soccer https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/juqd3wxdpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/sukzgutf/ezgif-30ec0840b6250ce7.jpg Chhatra League leaders and activists blocking the highway. The Dhaka–Khulna highway at Ratail Horticulture Centre area of Kashiani upazila, Gopalganj, on 15 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/ezkzqc20/ezgif-381309f971752926.jpg Due to the nearly half-hour-long blockade of the highway, traffic movement on both sides was disrupted. The Dhaka–Khulna highway at Ratail Horticulture Centre area of Kashiani upazila on 15 June. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T12:43:58.410Z BCL blocks highway to protest smearing of Mujib mural in Gopalganj Bangladesh Chhatra League, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Gopalganj, Protest, Blockade https://en.prothomalo.com/video/2ehqwdf538 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/ylcut2sj/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-157afnt98x1080-YOUTUBE.00022607.Still001.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T12:27:32.230Z Palak appears at ICT wearing an Argentina jersey Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Argentina, ICT, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, World Cup Video, World Cup Gallery, World Cup Squad https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0c60wkjbff https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/ntjv56pu/Quintuplets-at-DMCH.avif Mostakim-Samrina couple blessed with five babies at once https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/z0cmi4c4/Mostakim.avif Mostakim Hossain Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T12:13:13.065Z Quintuplets in NICU as parents battle to save them Exclusive, DMCH, Child care, Noakhali https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/s2bo0o87nh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/nf0w69yb/farhad.avif Forhad Hussain Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T11:19:30.719Z I'm proud of my Bangladeshi identity, but I am mayor for everyone in Newham: Forhad Hussain UK, UK Elections, Mayor, Immigrant, Labour Party, Britain https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/8i35wkazif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/p5d90qvx/907732-01-02.jpg Sweden's midfielder #18 Yasin Ayari after scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on 14 June 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/p1jn3jcy/906794-01-02.jpg Sweden's midfielder #18 Yasin Ayari (2nd-R) celebrates with teammates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on 14 June 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/rfk63rhn/906774-01-02.jpg Sweden's midfielder #18 Yasin Ayari celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on 14 June 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/dpfn7exh/906770-01-02.jpg Sweden's midfielder #18 Yasin Ayari celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on 14 June 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T11:14:13.902Z Son’s World Cup fairytale leaves father’s homeland in tears Exclusive, Tunisia, Sweden, World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Yasin Ayari https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/6sg7pvmvyr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/6ox9gwml/MV5BZjIwM2E3NTgtNmQ5OC00MDY1LTkzMjktZDlmODY4YTcxYmUyXkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Colman Domingo, Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Tommy Martinez, and Priyanka Kedia in a scene of the film 'Disclosure Day'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/g1dglbkm/MV5BNzQ5YTRjMmQtMTE5OC00YmNlLThlZjgtMTQ3ZTdiZThiODJjXkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Poster of the film 'Disclosure Day'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/u2cc6r34/MV5BZjFiNjMzMmItNmNkYi00NjFhLWI3OTAtMzA2YWUwN2U2MjY2XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Josh O'Connor in a scene of the film 'Disclosure Day'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/civ5xki2/MV5BM2VhOWNiMGItYjIwZi00MzNiLTk1MDEtNGMyYjFmYmU3ZTVlXkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Emily Blunt on the poster of 'Disclosure Day'. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T10:55:27.771Z Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' debuts atop box office Film, Box Office, Steven Spielberg https://en.prothomalo.com/video/1we80ib1tk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/b1824ah6/Zahed-Ur-Rahman.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T10:47:17.589Z Dhaka to decide on response after clarifying why adviser was denied entry to Delhi Diplomacy, BNP Government, Bangladesh-India Relations, Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1v6oifex94 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/y1syk5ej/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-09psxq11hnAdvisor-Jahed.avif Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T10:45:52.007Z PM's adviser denied entry into Delhi: Indian acting High Commissioner summoned Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, Delhi, India, Indian High Commissioner https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/3tbpkinfd1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/ng2gojh9/Mohammad-Zahir-Hussain.avif Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Mohammad Zahir Hussain talks to the media at Islami Bank’s head office, Dhaka on 15 JUne 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T10:44:18.561Z New board of directors to Islami Bank in the offing: Mohammad Zahir Bangladesh Bank, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd, Banking Sector https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/qpw18d019l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/t9xrqatp/12.jpg A conference held showcasing the collaborative work undertaken by HBRI and UNOPS as well as UNEP under the Government of Bangladesh's broader agenda. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T10:39:52.166Z HBRI showcases Bangladesh's sustainability and green construction practices Corporate news, Sustainable Development, Greenery, Conference https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/c1up7r11k7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/hliyjo38/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-15unpqggexgopalgonjdh070920260615img-20260615-wa0006.avif Savana Eco Resort and Natural Park in Bairagi Toll village of Gopalganj Sadar upazila. The photo was taken at 10:00 am on 15 June 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T10:36:35.165Z Inside Benazir’s Savana Resort: What’s it like now? Benazir Ahmed, Arrest, Resort, Gopalganj https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/pk9calcugq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-15/e8n2ww5u/prothomalo-bangla2025-11-22tt8aznhxEarthquakeReuters.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T10:32:09.299Z Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres Earthquake, Philippines, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/1xkogovm98 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/sdsm4424/905613-01-02.jpg Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei (R) gives a press conference next to Iran’s forward #09 Mehdi Taremi at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on 14 June 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/188pcpup/905726-01-02.jpg Chris Wood #9 and Darren Bazeley, Head Coach of New Zealand, during the press conference of New Zealand one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between IR Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/9kbfmsqw/905552-01-02.jpg Luis de la Fuente Castillo, Head Coach of Spain speaks to the media during a press conference one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cabo Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/69f5a1s5/905650-01-02.jpg Bubista, Head Coach and Ryan Mendes #20 of Cabo Verde speaks to the media during a press conference one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cabo Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T10:05:04.355Z Iran take centre stage at World Cup as Spain make bow World Cup Gallery, World Cup Squad, Iran, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Spain, New Zealand https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2yopo12gx5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/byqevm8l/bridge.avif Collage Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T09:38:53.074Z Govt plans second Padma, Jamuna bridges with Chinese funding Infrastructure, Bridge, Jamuna, padma bridge, China, Fund https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/wafzgbdwwt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/p4jgwuld/4.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.jpg View inside the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on 14 June, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/3dwu4i3s/1.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.JPG The teams of Ivory Coast and Ecuador walk out with young mascots before the match. Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, 14 June, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/fg5a2bf2/2.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.jpg Match officials walk into the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on 14 June, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/n8q3em9m/3.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.JPG Ecuador fans during the national anthems before the match. Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. 14 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/fdao0lr8/4.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.jpg View inside the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on 14 June, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/p36vi87o/5.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.jpg Supporters of Ecuador show their love before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on 14 June, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/a41uvlpt/6.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.jpg Ecuador's forward #13 Enner Valencia and Ivory Coast's forward #11 Yan Diomande fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on 14 June, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/j2i8awn5/7.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.jpg French referee Francois Letexier shows a yellow card to Ivory Coast's defender #17 Guela Doue during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on 14 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/g31x6zze/9.-USA-FIFA-World-Cup-Football-Ivory-Coast-v-Ecuador15062026.JPG A Ecuador fan in Philadelphia ahead of the match. FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ivory Coast v Ecuador, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. 14 June, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T09:23:13.459Z Ivory Coast –Ecuador match: The spectators, stadium and much more Ivory Coast, Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026, Photo Story, Photography, World Cup Gallery https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/j998seibc7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-03/hulov4dk/Bangladesh-Government.jpg Bangladesh Government emblem Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T08:45:28.324Z Bangladesh welcomes finalising of US-Iran peace agreement Iran, US, Foreign Ministry, Peace, Agreement https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/8mkh3w67gi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/xrzpdypm/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-14b3c56ak5Capture.avif Traffic in Chattogram city is still controlled by hand signals from traffic police officers. The photo was taken at the Tigerpass intersection at 3:00 pm on 14 June 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T08:30:13.525Z After Dhaka’s AI success, Chattogram also bets on smart traffic signals Chattogram, City, Traffic, City corporation https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/3e6sjdq359 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-03/nc7oyv4l/Islami-Bank-Bangladesh-PLC.avif Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T08:08:33.418Z Bangladesh Bank dissolves Islami Bank board amid ongoing turmoil Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd, Bangladesh Bank, Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/pa8mh65usv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/9iq9b4d6/zia.avif The founding of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in 1985 reflected the ideas and planning of Ziaur Rahman, which is why he is regarded as one of SAARC’s founders. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T07:36:17.146Z What made Ziaur Rahman's foreign policy so distinct? Ziaur Rahman, Bangladesh, President, Foreign policy, OIC, US, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/o61df1gjum https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/pjmpxjql/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-15w2yxxzzkkushtiadh057220260614img1463.webp No resolution has emerged for the 12 women, men and children, including several children, who remain near the zero line after an alleged attempted push-in Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T07:11:16.863Z Man stranded at zero line on Kushtia border pleads, “Save our lives” Push-in, Kushtia, Suffering https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/x51kcoo0p3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/r6ul9sxd/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-15xhp1rt6bchuadangadh057020260615chuadanga-bgb-pic-15-06-2026-3.avif Additional personnel have been deployed, surveillance intensified and patrols stepped up along the border to manage the situation. Photo taken recently in a border area of Chuadanga. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T06:29:10.525Z BSF removes over 100 people gathered for ‘push-in’ along Chuadanga border Push-in, Border, bangladesh-India Border, BGB, BSF, Chuadanga https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pdncskn42r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/y1syk5ej/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-09psxq11hnAdvisor-Jahed.avif Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T05:52:47.060Z Dhaka seeks details after PM’s adviser denied entry to Delhi Dhaka, Delhi, Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/uqmhevys83 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/sbbpte94/908203-01-02.jpg Smoke and fire rises from the Dormition Cathedral in the Orthodox complex of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra following a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on June 15, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing nine, while Ukraine strikes claimed three lives south of Moscow. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP) https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/8hftq7t0/908114-01-02.jpg Residents walk in front of a burning market following a Russian missile strike in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing nine, while Ukraine strikes claimed three lives south of Moscow. (Photo by OLEKSII FILIPPOV / AFP) Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T05:43:19.815Z Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames Ukraine Crisis, Russia Ukraine War, US https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/rh4sg7g3x7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/bbujjox6/2026-06-14T162620Z1508753344UP1EM6E15VLASRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV-PREVIEW.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, US- 14 June, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during training. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/pnld6hgq/2026-06-11T161344Z733097455UP1EM6B192UAGRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, US - 11 June, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during training. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/k1ne3xdx/2026-06-11T162503Z982446266UP1EM6B19LQB0RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, US- 11 June, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during training. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/q4bms3cm/2026-06-14T152511Z821608963UP1EM6E16TXBYRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV-PREVIEW.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, US - 14 June, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during training. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T05:40:07.544Z Yamal fit but will not start Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente Lamine Yamal, Spain, World Cup, World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026 https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6cadydlvwm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/wxb80k8a/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-14xrylu02a2.avif Zahed Ur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T04:51:54.146Z Denied entry to Delhi, PM’s adviser on the way to Dhaka via Colombo Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/75tqd1vsd5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/i5ufu5hm/907513-01-02.jpg Sweden's defender #02 Gustaf Lagerbielke and Tunisia's defender #02 Ali Abdi fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on 14 June, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/ia74k62m/907616-01-02.jpg Sweden's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on 14 June, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T04:12:48.430Z Sweden crush Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup World Cup, FIFA World Cup 2026, Sweden, Tunisia, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/cpv3uxb2pg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/i6armimu/prothomalo-bangla2024-03abaccbba-e3fc-400f-b63e-644b3c5fd8e1d2da9704-486d-4965-a115-be1f22a57eb3.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T04:00:14.375Z 47th BCS: PSC announces timeline for publication of final results 47th BCS, BCS, BCS Result, PSC, Government Employees https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/g52fhjwpsd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/gtg6o12v/Iran-1.jpg In this picture obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on 4 May 2026, vessels are pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on 4 May denied that any commercial ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, after the US military earlier said two US-flagged merchant vessels had transited through the vital waterway Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T03:21:38.260Z Oil prices down more than 4 per cent after US-Iran deal to open Hormuz Israel-US attack on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oil Price https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/mvutlimyic https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/ee8kwq96/2026-06-15T010106Z25509421UP1EM6F02TSP6RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CIV-ECU.JPG Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo celebrates scoring their first goal with Ibrahim Sangare and Ange Bonny against Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, on 14 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T01:30:33.203Z Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup Ivory Coast, Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/33f2ddjidv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/hza5s3o8/2026-06-13T001219Z1996933313UP1EM6D00KI45RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG.JPG Argentina's Leandro Paredes, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul during training at Sporting KC Training Centre, Kansas City, Kansas, US, on 12 June https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/3zljj15o/2026-06-11T225430Z411484999UP1EM6B1RMS06RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG.JPG Argentina's Emiliano Martinez during training https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/xkqfjlcy/2026-06-03T215051Z1209385676UP1EM631OOQE8RTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-NLD-DZA.JPG Algeria players celebrate after the match against Netherlands at De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands, on 3 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-15T00:28:20.311Z Argentina begin World Cup defence against confident Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina, Lionel Messi, Algeria https://en.prothomalo.com/international/xhcf1z7v64 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-12/iegwz622/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-247mbb5zgqUS-iranh.avif Flags of US, Iran https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/oj9gv1vb/2026-06-14T222158Z833711268RC2YTLA9XGETRTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-USA-DEAL.JPG Social media post by US President Donald Trump announcing a deal with Iran to end their war, June 14, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T22:26:07.131Z US, Iran reach peace deal, Trump and Pakistan say; signing set for Friday Iran-Israel Conflict, Israel-US attack on Iran, Ceasefire, Donald Trump, Iran, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/q2pg50mb27 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/cqzxchpi/2026-06-14T215910Z920188968UP1EM6E1OU6DXRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-NLD-JPN.JPG Japan's Koki Ogawa celebrates after Daichi Kamada scored their second goal against Netherlands at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US, 14 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/mgjsb1f2/904682-01-02.jpg Netherlands' defender #04 Virgil van Dijk (L) celebrates with Netherlands' midfielder #14 Tijjani Reijnders after scoring the opening goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 14, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T22:05:08.752Z Japan snatch 2-2 draw with Netherlands in a thrilling World Cup clash FIFA World Cup 2026, Netherlands, Japan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/he4i63y2h8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-02-02/lfsxd0jt/zahid-ur-rahman.avif Zahed Ur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T21:56:16.341Z Prime Minister’s information adviser denied entry into Delhi India, Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/t7k4snsnr7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/ith8w8u2/2026-06-14T185735Z77692315UP1EM6E1GNXXHRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GER-CUW-1.JPG General view during the match between Germany and Curacao at Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, US, on 14 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/pv48oiib/2026-06-14T191300Z148317534UP1EM6E1HDLZYRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GER-CUW.JPG Curacao fans react in the stands after the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/0bayvmvj/2026-06-14T173427Z2025000505UP1EM6E1CH6LXRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GER-CUW.JPG Curacao's Livano Comenencia celebrates scoring first ever World Cup goal for the country https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2014/07/09/53bc81a94fa54-Mueller.jpg Germany's forward Thomas Mueller (C) celebrates after he scored their first goal during the semi-final football match between Brazil and Germany at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 8, 2014 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T21:01:30.765Z Germany hand out another ‘Seven-Up’, Curacao take home history FIFA World Cup 2026, Football, Germany https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/3f0hq51y6p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/sid2qmq9/lautaro.avif Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T19:36:39.048Z Alvarez or Lautaro? Argentina's fresh dilemma FIFA World Cup 2026, Julian Alvarez, Argentina https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/yyv8l614mo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/e81tfipu/2026-06-14T190845Z762345789UP1EM6E1H6KZARTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GER-CUW.JPG Germany's Joshua Kimmich celebrates after the match against Curacao at Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, US, on 14 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/jpmgrbgj/2026-06-14T190712Z2039586619UP1EM6E1H3YYXRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GER-CUW.JPG Curacao players applaud fans after the match against Germany at Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, US, on 14 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/va1lq27n/2026_06_14T183737Z_911441545_UP1EM6E1FQOU9_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER_WORLDCUP_GER_CUW.JPG Germany's Nathaniel Brown celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Curacao at Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, US, on 14 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T19:17:27.760Z Germany crush debutants Curacao 7-1 in World Cup Group E opener FIFA World Cup 2026, Germany, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/2hs6o1129m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/w0y28xgq/Parliament.avif Inside the parliament Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T16:57:11.267Z Parliament: Uproar over BNP MP’s remarks on Opposition women MPs’ attire Islamic dress, Politics, MP, Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal, Nahid Islam, Ex-IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Former MP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/lxzqyii35t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/1zwp32kz/Dip_Mozumder.avif Dip Mozumder https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/dtqw7e7f/JU.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T16:53:39.319Z JU student’s decomposed body recovered from Buriganga River Dhaka, Jahangirnagar University, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qaxwuousd6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/wchn9c0x/BOAF.jpg BOAF new chairman Riaz Uddin Khan and secretary general Md Suhrawardhy Hussain (Left to right) Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T16:46:09.411Z BOAF chairman Riaz Uddin Khan, secy general Suhrawardhy Hussain elected Migrants, Rights https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/04gl1yw050 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/xi5bscqp/Bangladesh-Australia.avif Bangladesh and Australia players shake hand after the third ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 14 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/85kyzio5/CooperConnollyreactsafterhiscenturyduring3rdOdiagainstBangladesh5.avif Australia opener Cooper Connolly celebrates his maiden century in the 3rd ODI against Bangladesh on 14 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/kh5y7qog/Shoriful-ISlam.avif Shoriful Islam shows the ball after picking up his career best six wickets in the match against Australia on 14 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/fhbsn4ta/Towhid-Hridoy.avif Towhid Hridoy plays a shot against Australia in the 3rd ODI on 14 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T16:22:35.203Z Connolly ton denies Bangladesh whitewash despite Shoriful’s sixer Shoriful Islam, Bangladesh Cricket, Australia, ODI https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/whvddyltpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/9ucinluu/Chaatra-Shibir.avif Islami Chhatra Shibir’s central assistant international affairs secretary and former president of Cumilla District (West) unit Jisan Mia Pradhan. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T15:58:14.311Z Shibir leader Jisan ‘refuses to open eyes’ upon learning rape charges Chhatra Shibir, Rape, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7weez3bvsy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-08/istudlgi/Benajir-Ahmed.webp Former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-03/61feae44-7a70-49a1-b83a-867375fe99a3/prothomalo_bangla_2023_03_4b96d4a4_0640_432b_85c6_518c76cc2a0c_Arav_khan_dubai_01.webp Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, who is known as gold trader in Dubai, is mainly an accused of murdering a police inspector in Bangladesh. Police have sought cooperation from Interpol to bring him back to the country Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T15:32:47.617Z How Benazir to be repatriated from Dubai, and what past experience teaches us Exclusive, Benazir Ahmed, Crime, Dubai, UAE, Embezzlement https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/n8v0v4aa73 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-05/6890f561-5547-4a57-b77c-75dd95036a92/Benazir_Ahmed.webp Benazir Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T14:46:45.345Z The way Benazir left the country Benazir Ahmed, Crimes Against Humanity, Corruption, Murder https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/adr0y0vhrd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/vwobdu3c/Benazir-Ahmed.avif Caricature of Benazir Ahmed https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-08/istudlgi/Benajir-Ahmed.webp Former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-05/752c0013-689a-4400-8105-477d16a103bb/Benazir_Ahmed.webp Benazir Ahmed https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/y4posf1z/prothomalo-bangla2024-05786e985a-e224-47bd-bf8d-724f28712a92084158BENJIR082729.avif Benazir Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T14:16:36.648Z The Benazir Saga: A former top cop’s ledger of misdeeds Benazir Ahmed, IGP, Bangladesh Police, RAB, Awami League, International Crimes Tribunal, ACC, Corruption, Anti Corruption Commission https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/0mdlcztxjm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/bjfir0if/AGI.avif The image is fictional. However, it may not take long for this imagination to become reality unless you adapt and evolve with the changing times. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/sc5ydu81/Design.avif AI is not entirely taking away jobs; rather, it is transforming the entire nature of the design profession. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T13:47:02.510Z After AI, now comes AGI, are designers headed for extinction? AI https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/p2oobyrpih https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/t2mn2ser/prothomalo-bangla2024-06f82353f0-953a-45cc-8d37-f7ffc38f1d28benzirPhoto2.avif Former IGP Benazir Ahmed. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T13:42:38.402Z Process underway to bring back Benazir after his arrest in Dubai: ACC Benazir Ahmed, Arrest, Dubai, ACC https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/5fucuz89ze https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/hvg2xung/Kushtia-push-in.avif The group of people continues to stay on a divider between agricultural fields near the international boundary of Bangladesh and India Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T12:43:39.031Z 12 remain stranded in no-man’s-land at Kushtia border 56 hrs after ‘push-in’ attempt bangladesh-India Border, Push-in, Kushtia, BGB, BSF https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/laofsuxnw5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/iwykp8qu/HSC-Education.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T12:35:01.113Z HSC exam seat plan published HSC, Examination, HSC Admission https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/xe3mc9d0uu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2014/08/24/a0b44995c6753f5c699252b8ccdb4cee-football.jpg Football Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T12:32:44.968Z Architects of Germany’s epic comeback World Cup, Football, Germany, FIFA World Cup 2026, Sports, Expert Analysis https://en.prothomalo.com/video/w3fjsfm6pe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/qkz85mk7/Football-Brazil-World-Cup.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T11:32:16.957Z How far will this Brazil team advance? FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, FIFA, Brazil, Football, World Cup Video https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/4a2tpgv1ic https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/5tpiblo5/image-395750-1781424003.jpg Government has decided to establish Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Barishal and Lalmonirhat Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T11:26:21.097Z Govt set to build EPZs in 2 districts, Economic Zones in 3 districts EPZ, Investment, Export, Economic Zone https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/dynsfguku1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/mwg72yi8/Cricket-1.jpg Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy (L) watches the ball after playing a shot as Australia’s wicketkeeper and captain Josh Inglis looks on during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on 14 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/ni6gsf4m/Cricket-2.jpg Bangladesh’s Mosaddek Hossain (L) watches the ball after playing a shot as Australia’s wicketkeeper and captain Josh Inglis fields during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on 14 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/doqgz3xa/Cricket-3.jpg Bangladesh’s Litton Das plays a shot during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on 14 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T11:06:13.902Z Australia need 275 against Bangladesh to avoid ODI whitewash Bangladesh Cricket, ODI, Australia, Mosaddek Hossain, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/v7n1kglml0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/3ea91eto/Border.avif Members of 6 BGB Battalion are on alert as India's BSF tried to push some people in Bangladesh through Chuadanga border early on 14 JUne 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T11:03:14.681Z BSF gathers 125 people for ‘push-in’ at Darshana border, BGB on alert bangladesh-India Border, Bangladesh-India Relations, BGB, BSF, Push-in, Chuadanga https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/qb3jnce6io https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/u6kyzm9h/3.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg Weavers taking rest between work. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/o26ky5ie/1.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg Weaver birds engage in nest-building. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/gv8orowj/2.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg A new nest among fresh leaves. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/p4gdmqb1/3.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg Weaver birds taking rest between work. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/68z1sd5o/4.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg A pair of weaver birds flies away from the nest. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/lor5ungo/5.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg Weaver bird nests hanging from a pakur tree. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/ipxd4cv0/6.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg A pair of weaver birds rests on a branch. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/39o4bpxu/7.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg Weaver birds welcoming each other home. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/bvjhdgfj/8.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg A pair of weaver birds https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/v92xpen1/9.-Boguranestrepairbird12062026.jpg A weaver bird peeks out from its newly built nest. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T10:47:21.866Z Weaver birds build new homes Photo Story, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2niz8naitp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/eqpkgums/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-14fq14gsgmWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-14-at-3.58.13-PM.avif Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed addresses Parliament under Rule 300 on 14 June 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T10:38:58.707Z Benazir Ahmed’s arrest a historic achievement for police: Home Minister Benazir Ahmed, Arrest, Salahuddin Ahmed, Home Minister, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/0i71y2nuqy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/9n5vzqtl/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-14cx9h2s5h899289-01-02.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/cjrxe9ck/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-14cx9h2s5h899289-01-02.avif Australia secured a 2–0 victory over Turkey. Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach was the standout performer, making eight saves to emerge as the hero of the match. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/kw2gv0mw/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-14z98faidg898414-01-02.webp Scotland defeated Haiti 1–0. John McGinn (No. 7) scored the winner as the Scots claimed their first World Cup victory in 36 years. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/jtysdqky/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-149pq5qtp1FBL-WC-2026-MATCH07-BRA-MAR-225330.avif Brazil looked in danger of defeat after conceding against Morocco. Vinicius eased those fears with an equaliser and celebrated as though he were spreading his wings in delight. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/73n837ym/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-140qbgqlwxFOI-SOC-SPO-WCS-QATAR-V-SWITZERLAND-GROUP-B-FIFA-WORLD-CUP-20-211956.avif Qatar appeared headed for defeat after conceding to Switzerland in the 17th minute. But Boualem Khoukhi’s stoppage-time equaliser sparked wild celebrations among the Qatari players. The draw earned Qatar its first-ever World Cup point, making the occasion feel as good as a victory. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/tv3c52b4/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-13z49g8g0i8914360102.avif Players piled on top of one another, while others embraced their coach after the final whistle of the United States–Paraguay match. The scenes followed a commanding 4–1 victory for hosts the United States in their opening World Cup fixture. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/ovxar5i7/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-139csa2vd8888714-01-02.avif Canada fell 1–0 behind to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B. Substitute forward Kyle Larin restored parity in the 79th minute, and his relieved celebration reflected the mood of the entire nation. Canada later held on for a 1–1 draw and earned its first point of the tournament. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/n6fvxeg4/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-12161ftynq883268-01-02.avif South Korea trailed the Czech Republic in Group A despite playing well from the start and found themselves under considerable pressure. Hwang In-beom’s strike in the 67th minute brought the Koreans level before they went on to secure a 2–1 victory. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-14/b5jl0260/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-11e2gqamf620260611T191815Z1606686823UP1EM6B1HMEJRRTRMADP3SOCCERWORLDCUPMEXZAF.avif Mexico’s Julián Quiñones scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 in Mexico City in a match that produced three red cards. It was the first time Mexico had begun a World Cup campaign with a victory in the opening match. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-14T10:22:55.319Z World Cup 2026: Moments of the Day Photo Story, FIFA World Cup 2026, World Cup, Brazil