https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/0oj9n1qegf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-23/lc426bvf/prothomalo-bangla2025-12-18ac1atq4cWhatsApp-Image-2025-12-18-at-9.30.25-AM.avif Flags of Bangladesh and India. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T08:22:05.519Z Bangladesh–India relations: Delhi signals a new chapter after a period of strain Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy, South Asia, Politics, Geopolitics, Bangladesh Pakistan Relations, USA, Economy, Trade https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lvjyx38p7c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/f227jlrg/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-20nx6pp1q3jamaat-rally-dhaka-16042026.avif Jamaat-e-Islami with10 other parties have been carrying out street programmes demanding the implementation of the July Charter. The photo is from 16 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T07:41:43.121Z Constitution Amendment Committee: Jamaat hesitates amid reform vs. amendment debate BNP, Constitution, Reform Commission https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/n7myje4lta https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/tw86slj2/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-218wnf8vcvlaw-minister.avif Law Minister Md Aasduzzaman. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/48jsfd4a/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-20zft2nlfnchild-brutally-murdered-in-pallabi-palo-20052026.avif Sohel Rana was produced before a court in Dhaka on 20 May 2026. He gave a confessional statement before the court. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T06:53:59.488Z Pallabi child rape and murder: Law minister orders probe report within a week Child Rape, Murder, Dhaka, Law Minister, Investigation, DMP https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/2zrk7a7p1f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-26/9x47b0v4/prothomalo-bangla2025-08-26by1bya5lc67683a8-2ba0-4f07-884e-400ab87d4e8e.avif Chittagong University https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-05/2c23418e-1569-4ecd-ae67-ae1f01b34949/11.JPG Students ride the Shuttle train of Chittagong University (CU) precariously. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T06:04:01.452Z Chittagong University: Housing crisis persists, dissatisfaction over food remains Education, Chittagong University, Housing , Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/73513zhbfx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-06-22/djygunot/638060-01-02.jpg Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, London on 19 June 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T05:10:49.893Z UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports UK, Russia, Keir Starmer https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/imf2vuxn26 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/71yhdrqe/PM-1.jpg Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman addresses a civic gathering after laying the foundation stone of the National Disaster Management Research and Training Institute building in Gazipur on 20 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/x9vusy3b/PM-2.jpg Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman addresses a civic gathering after laying the foundation stone of the National Disaster Management Research and Training Institute building in Gazipur on 20 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T05:06:10.413Z BNP govt will begin work on Teesta Barrage too: PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Teesta River, Padma Barrage, BNP Government, Salinity, Sundarbans, Farakka Barrage, Environment, Business Environment, Tarique Rahman Return https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/u26uat971q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/z16p258d/Morocco-Peacekeeping-1.jpeg State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Shama Obaed Islam, addresses the  Second Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in a Francophone Environment held in Rabat on 20 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/j6g31xp6/Morocco-Peacekeeping-2.jpeg State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Shama Obaed Islam, at the  Second Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in a Francophone Environment held in Rabat on 20 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/1fome8qy/Morocco-Peacekeeping-4.jpeg State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Shama Obaed Islam, at the  Second Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in a Francophone Environment held in Rabat on 20 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T04:52:10.990Z Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping Peacekeeping Mission, UN, Shama Obaed Islam, Foreign Ministry, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/etyje5kc1s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/w4uiyvas/722553-01-02.jpg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T04:10:37.954Z With Rubio visit, India asks how it fits in Trump worldview Marco Rubio, India, Visit, US, Donald Trump, Tariff https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wdd0mfzjzf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-05/72330ceb-173b-4b43-8629-824af0f74c4d/WhatsApp_Image_2024_05_15_at_18_06_29_7ddc6611.jpg North South University Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T03:42:45.560Z NSU trustee faces serious allegations; notice issued amid instability UGC, Ban, North South University (NSU), Education, Higher Education, Private University https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lei0mtbq9h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-02/20ee4a90-55e3-4584-8478-4b3263d22c18/Snapshot_1.PNG Bangladesh Passport Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T03:39:32.438Z Passports: ‘Except Israel’ returning, Dhanmondi 32 being removed Passport, BNP Government, Exclusive, Israel https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-in-world-media/f4yt3dj42j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/2ny1719m/727530-01-02.jpg This photograph taken on 17 May, 2026 shows a caretaker attending an albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for sale ahead of Eid al-Adha at a livestock farm in Narayanganj. Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star -- an albino buffalo with flowing blond hair nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to be sacrificed within days. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/641cw856/727546-01-02.jpg This photograph taken on 17 May, 2026 shows caretakers attending an albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for sale ahead of Eid al-Azha at a livestock farm in Narayanganj. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T03:25:54.644Z Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh's 'Donald Trump' buffalo wins fans Social Media, Narayanganj, Donald Trump, Eid ul Azha https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/5je3z3lzua https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/u0xdvqzf/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-208sk2nftnCapture.avif A road in Bashundhara Residential Area. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/0yakla79/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-21-at-13.05.44.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/5e4k7zu1/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-210uy06hfjWhatsAppImage20260521at100619AM.avif The Bashundhara authorities also oversee road and infrastructure development, cleanliness drives, playgrounds and other civic amenities. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/u1qkxud0/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-218x45kcqhWhatsAppImage20260521at100617AM.avif This vehicle operates in the Bashundhara Residential Area. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/29u5xpx6/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-219tieg0orWhatsAppImage20260521at100615AM.avif A road in Bashundhara Residential Area. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/afv81ff2/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21u8p18am9WhatsAppImage20260521at100622AM.avif This type of rickshaws operate in the Bashundhara Residential Area. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/ckjyjpu5/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21qvlkkvpwWhatsAppImage20260521at101220AM.avif Bashundhara Residential Area on Google Map. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-21/xvdfe3b1/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-2120ye2ag9WhatsAppImage20260521at100620AM.avif A hefty amount of money is collected from buyers during the sale and purchase of privately owned land. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T02:19:02.257Z Bashundhara appears to be a state within a state Tax, Dhaka North City Corporation, Bashundhara Group, Dhaka, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/7ocab70rdb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/9c4d1dfo/SRMWSCUC3ROELB64NTICQ5BJ5E.jpg Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words "Artificial Intelligence AI" in this illustration taken, 19 February 2024. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-21T02:15:16.973Z Beyond chatbot: Why 2026 is the year of 'Agentic' AI AI, DeepSeek ai, Artificial intelligence, Information Technology https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/px1pcnx0dl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/i0viu3y9/mahfuj-alam-02.avif Mahfuj Alam Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T15:01:09.938Z Discussion, controversy surrounding Mahfuj’s post on return of Awami League Mahfuj Alam, Awami League, Interim Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jh3kze7axt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/zja46gjh/SaveTheChildren19-May-2026.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/r793g9bd/SaveTheChildren19-May-202601.DNG Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T14:37:30.088Z Calls to activate disaster management fund for anticipatory action in Bangladesh Disaster Management, Bangladesh, Fund, Save the Children https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/wjbssva3z6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/k08tpwia/army-officer.avif Deceased Army Lieutenant Tanzim Sarwar Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T14:27:40.855Z 4 get death, 9 life terms over army officer Tanzim murder Army, Official, Murder https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/jzwbhofp1r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/x1chv2jm/ISD.jpeg Courtesy Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T14:26:02.001Z ISD hosts exclusive Experience Day for Pixieland Families International School Dhaka, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/f6a61y7qzk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/x8yqkati/Rohingya-assistance.jpg UN, partners appeal for $710.5m to meet needs of Rohingyas, host communities Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T13:04:40.668Z UN, partners appeal for $710.5m to meet needs of Rohingyas, host communities Rohingya, UN, Economic Assistance https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2jgtpl4owg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/5m4qt905/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-2016yvsug3WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-20-at-16.48.35-1.avif UNICEF Bangladesh Representative Rana Flowers (left) speaks at a press conference held at the UNICEF office in Dhaka on 20 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T12:35:49.541Z Measles: 5 letters sent to interim govt warning about vaccine shortages UNICEF, Vaccine , Measles, Death, Interim Government https://en.prothomalo.com/business/0rh66drhka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/1y83ubl5/far.avif Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury speaks at an event on 20 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T12:03:10.108Z Even good companies now face capital shortages: Finance Minister Finance, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Accountability https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/jxr0z3qiey https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/xbwl96t5/MV5BMTg2OTM3NDktMjA3OC00MWFiLThiMDYtZmVlZTM2ZWZiYzI4XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Reality show 'Married at First Sight' Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T11:31:03.630Z British 'Married at First Sight' contestants allege rape Rape, Women, TV Show, Investigation, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/4qij2b7zlw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/278ugulz/image-388798-1779267073.jpg Above, a video grab from an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps footage on March 12, 2026, shows what it says was the ‘launch of wave #41 of Iranian missiles.’ Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T10:54:24.901Z Iran Guards vow war will 'spread far beyond region' if US resumes attack Iran, US, Attack, Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/dpcy9s90za https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-08/ord6xyng/prothomalo-bangla2025-11-01yynfvwjnasif-nazrul-roundtabe-011125-01.avif Asif Nazrul https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/hg9vqob5/asif.avif Screenshot of Asif Nazrul's Facebook post Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T10:28:23.431Z Awami League was already there, what has ‘come back’ is their arrogance: Asif Nazrul Awami League, Asif Nazrul, Mahfuj Alam https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/biri106uvg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/a3dmx680/721096-01-02.jpg Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping exchange documents during a signing ceremony following their talks in Beijing on 20 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T09:56:33.958Z Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, China, Donald Trump, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/fp9fhpyd2w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/v01wmmky/tarique-rahman-cumilla.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who is also chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, addresses a roadside rally in Cumilla on 16 May. Most of the banners and festoons around the venue belonged to aspirants seeking the party’s nomination in the upcoming local elections. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T09:43:21.315Z BNP eyes local govt elections; challenges include ensuring single candidates, reviving party activities BNP, BNP Government, Local Government Election, Local government, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/k7pezkigv4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/18b7gzm7/Bangladesh.avif Bangladesh team after beating Pakistan in the 2nd Test at Sylhet International Stadium on 20 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T08:39:32.403Z ICC Test rankings: Bangladesh make history, rise to 7th for the first time Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, ICC World Test Championship, ICC, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/3qfvn2g094 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/ljpofc8v/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-19jnpjg0xh19052026-cm-16.avif A tiger crossing the Beri canal in the Sundarbans. Photo taken on 6 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T08:31:57.989Z Swimming Tiger in the Beri Canal Environment, Sundarbans, Tigers, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife, Royal Bengal Tiger https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2mcyni9vqk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-30/518cfue9/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-13sl63yjtkpalo.avif Income tax return Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T07:34:14.280Z Tax-free income threshold may increase Tax Return, Income, Inflation, NBR, Budget, Tax https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/flt16znrav https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/3fzu2wcu/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-18jflg2ebzZadukata-River.avif The faded Jadukata River in Sunamganj during the dry season https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/jycf7p2z/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-18shlhs12lBurigangaRiver.avif Waste discharged from sewerage line pollutes the Buriganga River in Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/gmcikvat/prothomalo-bangla2024-12-17h9lav33fnilkumorkurigram.jpg Water flow is blocked and many parts are occupied in Neelkumar River at Dasiar Chhara in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram district. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T06:49:26.797Z River to be defined in law: Can encroachment be prevented? River Protection Commission, River, Law, Environment, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/7rg21qdd1l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/5rk1zvsx/Bangladesh.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/kg679rvi/Taijul-Islam.avif Taijul Islam celebrates a Pakistan wicket https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/qj8ptxmo/Shoriful-ISlam.avif Left arm pacer Shorul Islam celebrates the wicket of Mohammad Rizwan in the fourth innings of secnd Test match against Pakistan at Sylhet INternational Stadium on 20 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/18b7gzm7/Bangladesh.avif Bangladesh team after beating Pakistan in the 2nd Test at Sylhet International Stadium on 20 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T05:49:44.393Z Bangladesh seal clean sweep after 78-run victory over Pakistan Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Taijul Islam, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/pvb5mcnllf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/i0viu3y9/mahfuj-alam-02.avif Mahfuj Alam https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/l7fze6b9/Facebook-Status.avif Facebook status of Mahfuj Alam Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T04:25:08.818Z “Awami League returned that very day,” says Mahfuj Alam Mahfuj Alam, Awami League, Interim Government, Mob Beating https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/puhdycs9p7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/lbwf0kta/prothomalo-bangla2024-05e1a1742a-05fe-4831-86cb-a35bfeac4a663790b630b5d74a4b9df8670f8e7aea1a.avif Dhaka Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T04:22:43.330Z Loan of Tk 50,000 can be received within 2 hours of applying online Dhaka Bank, loan, Document, Interest Rate https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/arhicqy62d https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/wo67sex3/US-ambassador-1.avif United States ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T Christensen https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-03/viy5tfx5/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-03i4gyinlcBrent-T.-Christensen.avif Brent Christensen Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T04:12:01.675Z New trade agreement is beneficial for both the US and Bangladesh Bangladesh, USA, Trade agreement, Diplomacy, Geopolitics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hdr5whpl87 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/tkvqlfsr/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-19z6flviozNEWPHOTO002081343.avif Dhaka University https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/gawbieqo/prothomalo-bangla2024-08ad07b5a1-be48-4cb5-8b94-10e412bd5f7fKabir-Hossain18.jpg Dhaka University Masterda' Surja Sen Hall https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/vf41c7dt/prothomalo-bangla2025-10-27sm0pfddiWhatsApp-Image-2025-10-27-at-6.42.57-PM.avif Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/b49iyosq/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-20jj3551smImage.avif Zubair Bin Neshari (AB Zubayer) and Musaddiq Ali Ibn Mohammad https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/rqfo4tcp/Protest.avif After being detained on 7 March over playing a speech by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, police later showed Sheikh Tasnim Afroze Emi, former vice-president of Dhaka University’s Shamsunnahar Hall Union, as arrested under the Anti-Terrorism Act. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/nsswc59a/prothomalo-bangla2025-12-11j351lfzeWhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-7.38.16-PM.avif AKM Jamal Uddin, a professor of sociology, was harassed on the Dhaka University campus. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-20/7yadtisw/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-29wctc82ev3.-caning-in-schools-fear-of-the-victims-29042026.avif Sarbamitra Chakma, elected to DUCSU from the Shibir panel, sparked discussion by making several youths and teenagers perform sit-ups while holding their ears at the university’s central playground. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-07-08/9cn9homq/1751984594-unbnewswire.jpg Dhaka University Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T03:20:57.730Z Gono rooms and guest rooms abolished, not torture through ‘tagging’ Dhaka University, Exclusive, Student Politics, Politics, July Mass Uprising , July-August Uprising, Torture, Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir, Chhatra Shibir, BCL, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Chhatra Dal, Political Violence, JCD https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/f394igg1w6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/312p9fg3/a.avif Amid adverse weather, two farmers cut submerged paddy and head back by boat toward higher land. The photo was taken recently in Dekhar Haor of Sunamganj Sadar upazila Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T03:02:44.645Z Haor rice losses surpass 200,000 tons, prices rising Boro Paddy, Rain, Haor, Sunamganj Floods, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/zna1mqlmic https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/8mgmjvvl/1-1.JPG Marjina Khatun points to show her agricultural land which was lost in the impact of Cyclone Amphan. Photo taken from Katmar Char area of Koyra upazila of Khulna district. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/go54jw3s/2-1.JPG Saline dry soil. Empty agricultural land. Many farmers are unable to grow crops on their land. Photo taken from Pratapnagar village in Asashuni upazila of Satkhira district. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/f90qr8f3/3-1.JPG Weak embankments can break under the pressure of normal tides. There is no initiative to repair them. Photo from Koyra upazila of Khulna district. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/jwcwy0sd/4-1.JPG Cyclone Amphan has made the struggle for life more difficult. Many families have not been assured of a normal life. Photo taken from Darbeshtola village in Asashuni upazila of Satkhira district. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/a1ver6dq/5-1.JPG Even after six years, the scars of Cyclone Amphan are clear. Photo taken from Banyetola village in Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira district. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T02:18:27.072Z “We’re defeated by natural disasters again and again. Cyclones reduce us to zero” Environment, Natural disaster, Cyclone, Cyclone Amphan, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/j3m2ku3jup https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/gmwgnyys/Padma-barrage.avif Representative image Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-20T02:18:07.938Z Will the Padma (Ganges) Barrage offer a solution to the problem? Padma Barrage, Economy, Agriculture , Mega Project https://en.prothomalo.com/international/3zrjg0612k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/6wyi8idg/709040-01-02.jpg A Shia Muslim cleric waves while riding as a groom with his bride in a military jeep as they arrive for a public mass wedding ceremony at Imam Hossein Square in Tehran on 18 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T17:02:51.182Z US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal Iran, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m7u72aexou https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/1sra3sh4/Shama-Obaid.jpg State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam met US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur at the Department of State on Monday Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T16:48:38.296Z Bangladesh, US reaffirm stronger bilateral partnership commitment Diplomacy, USA, Shama Obaed Islam https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3bpmiu8fp6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/2vlmxzd2/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-19etvfwhczreb-pdb.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T15:46:12.044Z Rural electricity may face pressure as PDB pushes REB to raise revenue Power tariff , PDB, BREB, Electricity https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/9cohkxy93c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/kszygbc1/Baufal-in-Barishal.avif In protest of the absence of a picture of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the event's banner, local BNP leaders and activists blocked the Bridge Minister. The incident took place at Boga Ferry Terminal in Bauphal Upazila, Patuakhali. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T14:27:35.851Z Minister Rabiul faces protests from BNP activists while visiting Bauphal Road Transport and Bridges Minister, Protest, Barishal, Study https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6pjzysckep https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/ymrovq6o/image-388464-1779185923.jpg A total of 170 Bangladeshi nationals were repatriated from Libya on 19 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T13:06:35.526Z 170 more Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya Libya, Migration, Victim https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/xx3s8nzmmn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/itbav7en/Taijul.avif Taijul takes four wickets to put Pakistan under pressure on the day four of second Test against Pakistan https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/vtzzw18m/713865-01-02.jpg Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan plays a shot during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 19, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/ek7nmxyv/712544-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's players celebrate after the dismissal of Pakistan's Babar Azam during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on 19 May, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T12:41:03.006Z Taijul's double-strike breaks gritty Pakistan resistance Test Cricket, Taijul Islam, Pakistan, Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/65gv45tvsh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/06ucyps6/measles-baby.avif Till 19 May, the total number of deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms in the country since 15 March has risen to 475. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T11:52:59.695Z 11 more children die from measles and measles-like symptoms Measles, DGHS, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/evx6qct49f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/p54p6wsv/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-28rilj01kl68170541214431066445229258008188620838451888n.avif An eight-month-old child from Kushtia with measles, was transferred to Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute for better treatment after being treated at DNCC Hospital in Dhaka for five days. He was admitted to the ICU but died during treatment. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/29putc6p/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-094oo04jyoHam.avif Shiuli Akter cries while holding her forehead against the lifeless body of her 10-month-old son, who died of measles, at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka, on May 8, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-14/mkfuvrn9/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-1484gqyw3zmeasles-death-1.avif Five-month-old twins Raisa and Rumaisa. Raisa died due to complications from measles. The parents are returning to Faridpur with the body of one daughter and another daughter who is suffering from measles. In front of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on 14 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T11:27:25.238Z Discrepancies found in measles data Measles, Health Hazard, DGHS, Misinformation, Data https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/l99t7sl83v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/7dzcrmkw/plastic.avif Plastic makes up most of the piles of waste accumulated along the banks of the Surma River in Sylhet. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T11:06:43.925Z Microplastics: Invisible particles entering human body, increasing risks Environment, Pollution, Plastic https://en.prothomalo.com/international/vvmit4q5gj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/g50ktu1w/image-388064-1779090081.jpg Malaysia had ended the search for passengers of a migrant boat from Indonesia that sank off the country's western coast Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T10:06:09.048Z Malaysia ends Indonesia migrant boat search, 16 bodies recovered Malaysia, Indonesia, Death, Migrant Tragedies, Survivor https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/pvqsqr6ojc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/pesi9n8c/padma.avif Representational image Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T09:27:29.910Z Barrage debate: Back story of the Padma (Ganges) Barrage Project Ganges Treaty, Padma Barrage, India, River, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/z0ve3499ud https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/hp01jf1r/Zahed.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s adviser on information and broadcasting affairs, Zahed Ur Rahman (L), at a a regular press briefing organised by the Ministry of Information to highlight the government’s activities at the Secretariat on 19 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T09:25:45.350Z RAB likely to be recast, may even get a new name: PM’s info adviser RAB, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dqptbj0of6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/71hhfxof/Prime-Minister-Tarique-Rahman-1.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks after opening the “Land Service Fair-2026” at Bhumi Bhaban in Tejgaon, Dhaka on 19 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/86zwd1qn/Prime-Minister-Tarique-Rahman-2.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman opens the “Land Service Fair-2026” at Bhumi Bhaban in Tejgaon, Dhaka on 19 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T08:54:30.969Z PM for people-friendly land management to build modern state Land dispute, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/58ft374u8l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-05/749848a6-af3f-4628-9dfa-75a2d6fe7c5f/Imam.webp RAB Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T08:33:48.705Z RAB to stay despite widespread calls for disbandment Extra Judicial Killing, Enforced Disappearance, RAB, Exclusive, Reform, Salahuddin Ahmed, Home Minister, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/b9mhpw5xtb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/8iocp4we/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-19gfjnocuj19052026-cm-16.avif Day labourer Darun Ali waits for work. Photo taken from in front of Fakirapool Water Tank in Dhaka around 7:00 am on 18 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T08:31:31.921Z They wait to be ‘sold’ at the labour market Dhaka, Labour, Worker, Economy, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/v6a61qxlae https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-19/g4jnbshv/Westin.jpg Gary Farstad Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-19T08:23:20.836Z The Westin Dhaka appoints Gary Farstad as general manager Westin Dhaka, Hotel, Corporate news