https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/xekpxubrq6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-04/86b154cb-1be3-47db-a45b-78a8f443f8db/BNP_leader_Ishraque_Hossain.webp BNP leader Ishraque Hossain Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T16:24:51.677Z Prime Minister orders Ishraque to resign from Cabinet BNP Government, BNP, Politics, Ishraque Hossain, Resignation, Cabinet Member https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/soxp22ncer https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/dug00qap/President-Durga-Puja.webp President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visiting Ramna Temple in Dhaka on the occasion of Sharadiya Durgotsav- 2026 on 18 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T15:59:32.671Z Durga Puja’s core philosophy is standing against injustice, oppression: President Durga Puja, Hinduism, Religion, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wdtohktzei https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/fjoicd8r/Ishraque-with-a-firearm.avif State Minister for Liberation War Affairs, Ishraque Hossain is seen with a firearm Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T15:55:40.923Z Ishraque’s firearm controversy: Unease and discontent within BNP, govt Ishraque Hossain, Arms, Anti-narcotic drive, Drugs, Dhaka, BNP Government, BNP, Politics, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/yq8nueam8o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ia41szc8/8.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/41qz0v8m/1.avif Distant hills are shrouded in late autumn mist as a flock of pigeons takes flight. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/8qxdcekg/2.jpg A thin layer of white mist spreads across the green paddy fields. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/iml93gg1/3.jpg Children play in an open field beside their homes. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/cykiw5tj/4.jpg A child heads home with their goats. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/pz8nyr7h/5.jpg Two children walk along a rural path. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/8uof5f1i/6.jpg A man heads to work in the green fields. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/7wvvc5d4/7.jpg Distant trees and hills disappear behind a veil of mist. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/o7cw0mv6/8.jpg The sun sets on the horizon, seen through the leaves of banana trees. In the fading light of day, a golden glow spreads across the landscape. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T13:43:33.282Z White mist, green fields and golden sunsets: Late autumn in rural Bangladesh Photos, Photo Story, Sylhet, Nature, Season, Autumn https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mqbffep126 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/efkhx8my/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18xfg6uiq4PM-Cabinet-01.avif A Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on 18 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T13:39:21.809Z Cabinet approves proposal to relocate Secretariat to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Bangladesh Secretariat, Cabinet, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rkltkpa2k0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-09/2fygm5k2/prothomalo-bangla2024-10-28e72d80eh3.avif Karnaphuli Tunnel. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:57:44.259Z Bridge Authority flags 14 factors behind Karnaphuli Tunnel’s losses Karnaphuli Tunnel, Chattogram, Parliamentary Standing Committee https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/e6ki5tepef https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/gpi2elzm/prothomalo-bangla2024-026443f49b-fe2d-49bf-bc05-8ce0be3f060f0c885223-4805-42e8-9ca0-90e0c222bf19.avif Bangla Academy building https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/cdl7q81h/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-283ce0o65l1.avif Amar Ekushey Book Fair Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:54:41.075Z Ekushey Book Fair 2027 to begin on 7 January Ekushey Book Fair, Book Fair, Bangla Academy, Cultural Heritage, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/business/o7yzkiminz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/894xrrbi/b-bank.avif Bangladesh Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:43:12.802Z Only Tk 5.61b disbursed to reopen closed factories, despite Tk 200b allocation Bangladesh Bank, Bank, Industry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hz83usxzpw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-13/g3qzuocv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-10kjl94tyau2coxzhb.avif High Court building Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:31:52.201Z Chamber court stays order to recover Tk 6.66b in outstanding taxes from Grameen Kalyan High Court, Appellate Division, Muhammad Yunus, Tax Return https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/fashion/dyepkwfj7g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/t5j6b910/Article-pic-3.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/hudlgr7k/Article-pic-3.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/mrl9bump/Article-Pic-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/34mdj08v/Article-pic-2.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:22:14.709Z ILLIYEEN’S CoolTech: Rethinking luxury through fabric technology Fashion, Technology, Brand, Weather https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wtwwyblwz5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/3exij1vp/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1861beuvwxlayout-1600x1067-2.avif Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdullah ibn Dhafer ibn Ubayya. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T11:19:24.811Z 2 Bangladeshis executed in Mecca, Govt summons Saudi ambassador in Dhaka to seek details Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Ambassador, Execution, Bangladeshi https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/7qdfwy1n9f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/sukrvq9q/Ishraque-2.avif The video of the anti-narcotics operation was posted on State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page, with the image of the pistol blurred. However, the firearm remains clearly visible in some parts of the footage. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/9s9cgql1/Ishraque.avif The video of the anti-narcotics operation was posted on State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page, with the image of the pistol blurred. However, the firearm remains clearly visible in some parts of the footage. State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s image is superimposed on the screengrabs of the video Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T11:03:36.545Z State Minister Ishraque explains why he took part in anti-narcotics raid with firearms Ishraque Hossain, Drugs, Anti-narcotic drive, Arms, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/r9gak7y13j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/nrwvfbb2/prothomaloimportmedia20181018e984a31565b3a58a3385745065e412a2-5bc816220dac5.avif Ayub Bachchu believed that the young generation of this country would take Bangladesh to the greatest heights in the world. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/wsssc4wf/prothomalo-bangla2024-08-165wyhnhw2prothomaloimportmedia20191017949f7724530750915aec6e2baafcaa9d-5da89f0003e07.avif Ayub Bachchu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/qt5yw78k/prothomalo-bangla2022-08929d6e57-1bbf-4aad-9f60-d1111408f12bHaminAhmed.avif (From left) Hamin Ahmed, James and Ayub Bachchu. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/dnr4y7m6/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16haqjzzeoWhatsApp-Image-2020-08-25-at-2.33.15-PM.avif Ayub Bachchu with his daughter, Fairuz Safra Ayub (left), wife Ferdous Akter (centre) and son Ahnaf Tajwar Ayub (right). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/s9q5kgkl/prothomalo-bangla2020-080c8ae90e-5eac-4073-a09d-7cc4cdd9169c20.avif Ayub Bachchu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/d29nrwnx/prothomaloimportmedia201906243462cf0f4d9d23983229043a4088d356-5d107c4064d24.avif Ayub Bachchu was the heart of the band LRB. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T11:02:07.047Z The concert for 1.5 million people and the unfulfilled dream of Ayub Bachchu Ayub Bachchu, Musician, Band Music, Music, Concert https://en.prothomalo.com/video/t8yh73fb5i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/1gocf1yt/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-175i54jlmhWEB.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T10:54:52.159Z Hidden treasure or nothing? The mystery of Ahsan Manzil’s five safes Dhaka, History, History’s Mysteries, Heritage, Video, Ahsan Manzil, Nawab Family, Nawabs of Dhaka, Hidden Treasure https://en.prothomalo.com/video/gvjbyowpuk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/t9kxzy9g/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17vug3hz0bTwo-portraits-beside-a-tilted-laptop.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T10:44:42.542Z ‘No More Silence’: How a group is identifying people posting abusive comments on Facebook Facebook, Social Media, Cyberbullying , Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Cyber security, Video https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fqzni6g7zw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/0s6gn69q/hanna.avif Sheikh Abdul Hannan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T10:39:18.783Z Former air chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan arrested in Qatar Bangladesh Air Force, Anti Corruption Commission, Interpol, Corruption https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/jz4t9pgoyg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/vvzk0as5/gaja.avif Synthetic cannabis, kush seeds and drug-processing equipment seized during a Department of Narcotics Control raid. A card bearing a QR code to join a Telegram group is seen beside them. Dhaka, 16 October. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/nrhzd4j5/canabis.avif New drugs promoted through images of packets bearing QR codes on a Telegram channel Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T10:13:10.391Z Drugs sold through websites, secret Telegram groups; two private universities targeted Anti-narcotic drive, Drugs https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mynjbkam9k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/mp5qka6a/mrc.avif A roundtable discussion on the proposed Cyber Security (Amendment) Act was held at the office of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) in Dhanmondi of the capital. Matiur Rahman Chowdhury, editor-in-chief of the Bengali daily Manabzamin, spoke at the event. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T09:43:14.790Z Please don’t tie our hands, you’ll have to come to us again: Matiur Rahman Chowdhury Cyber Security Act, Media, Freedom of press https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/1i16vig8ru https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/0w50z7k2/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18j1b22c92SRB.avif Fazlul Haque Amini after his arrest at the SRB-6 office in Satkhira on 18 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-14/r4iangeu/sjamin.avif Deceased Wahiduzzaman Shamim Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T09:42:10.043Z Prime accused Amini used different SIM cards, phones to evade arrest Mob Beating, Death, Satkhira, Arrest, Crime, Mass beat https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/gp7zrbxck5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-10/pdv88bat/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-10bw7e5kkaImranHindustan-Times.avif Bollywood actor Imran Khan was detained by the Mumbai Police on 10 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T09:22:01.813Z Imran moves High Court, gets show-cause notice after ‘leave India’ order Bollywood, Aamir Khan, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), CJP Protest, Imran Khan, India, Delhi Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vfbdee26q4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/haqfo3mc/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18j5bwes7s5a033411-466c-4668-8c40-5c9d98f2fe3a.avif A woman cries in front of Tuptup Resort as the building burns on 17 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/dc5tiw4n/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-180ez7og4u1ea62a26-2fd5-42e0-b5e6-066c7dda92cd-1.avif From left, resort owners Newaz Morshed, Mohammad Tanvir, and arrested manager Zahidul Islam. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T08:25:21.533Z Police file case against 23, including resort owner; manager arrested Police, Fire, Resort, Cox's Bazar https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/z1mpdzls73 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ozdwa2n8/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18vqyg72ubSaida-Kamal.avif Saeeda Kamal Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T08:03:23.326Z Freedom fighter and artist Saeeda Kamal dies at 74 Freedom fighter, Art, Sufia Kamal, Paintings, Sultana Kamal, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/5buufxa8iv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/4dn4xnxk/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-10rbhe0v6wIMG9349085154.avif Angry candidates block roads to protest the suspension of the assistant upazila youth development officer recruitment examination. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T07:58:16.272Z Question leak controversy: 5,386 pass repeat recruitment test Recruitment, Result, Question leak, Govt. job circular https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mtqp59gpsp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/8zeganb0/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-183zd3gk2bPrime-Minister.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T07:46:16.260Z Safeguarding national interests, sovereignty to remain Bangladesh's core commitment: PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, National Flag, 25 March, 26 March, Sovereignty Human Body https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fxcs83wchk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/x2q58sea/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-175m2xdmejWhatsAppImage20261017at194027.avif A video of the anti-drug drive was posted on State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page. Images of pistols were blurred in the video but firearms are clearly visible in some parts. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T07:15:27.271Z Police order probe into State Minister Ishraque's use of firearms in anti-drug drive Ishraque Hossain, Investigation, DMP, Liberation War Affairs Minister, Drug https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/wln4vxvfpc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-11/hfyo05ni/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-10soc38m0e7.-SSC–result–10082026.avif Students celebrate their SSC results. Photo taken from Government Agragami Girls’ High School in Sylhet on 10 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T07:00:31.490Z SSC form fill-up dates announced for 2027; six key instructions for candidates SSC, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/international/mzngnfn637 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/fqvz6m6q/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-181iamrtbnAn-AH-64-Apache-helicopter.avif An Apache Helicopter Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T06:58:24.421Z Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi Apache helicopter, 2 crew killed Helicopter, Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Helicopter crash, Houthi https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/yel1tfumxe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/2464vuxm/prothomalo-english2026-10-15e7un4bbzJournalist-shot-dead.avif Journalist Lutforzzaman Alif killed in shooting. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T06:44:43.487Z QRS condemns Netrokona journalist’s murder, demands impartial probe Netrokona, Journalist, Death, Shooting, Murder https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/7kpgjpnjn7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/6tjcqiet/info.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T06:12:29.758Z Bangladesh’s economy trapped in three vicious cycles GDP, Economy, Inflation, Research https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/0ebwuwn17c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ng2keup2/688956-01-02.jpg An ambulance carrying Durga Puja Pandal stampede victims stops in front of the emergency building of Calcutta Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on 17 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/s49rkbfb/688958-01-02.jpg Relatives of the Durga Puja Pandal stampede victims mourn outside the emergency building of Calcutta Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on 17 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ils1xxe3/688675-01-02.jpg Relatives of a stampede victim mourn outside a government mortuary following a stampede which claimed 19 lives, leaving behind dozens injured, in Kolkata on 18 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T05:37:24.274Z Kolkata stampede kills 19, injures 25 at Durga Puja pandal Stampede, Kolkata, India, Death, Tragedy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o9wo6bdi2i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/bj65vvz2/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17xvehe58cWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-9.33.06-PM.avif A ‘beef feast’ is organised on the Jagannath University campus for the second consecutive day. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/92a6krcb/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-170857l7b6WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-9.33.04-PM.webp A qawwali evening is underway on the university campus at night. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T05:22:30.909Z Jagannath University: Questions raised over back-to-back ‘Beef Feasts’ Beef, Jagannath University, Khelafat Majlis, Student, JnUCSU https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/k9gelbsc5w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/wrsozmjr/685327-01-02.jpg This photograph shows a fire burning and destroying the city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action against the "high cost of living", in Limoges, central France on 17 October, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger: former "Yellow Vest", secondary school and university students, climate activists and even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations on 17 October, 2026 over the cost of living, setting up a potentially fraught six months heading into a presidential election. A police source told AFP that authorities estimated nearly 200,000 people could take part, with 40,000 in Paris. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/o2958617/2026-10-17T195543Z920585117RC205OAF0P09RTRMADP3FRANCE-PROTEST.JPG Police officers cover behind their shields during a demonstration as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, joined by French high school and university students, teachers and parents demanding better school conditions and government action, as well as labour unions, workers, farmers and retirees, in Nantes, France, 17 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ir4vbuqf/2026-10-17T194823Z1710204382RC255OAVTF6RRTRMADP3FRANCE-PROTEST.JPG A French riot police officer stands in a street amid clashes with protesters during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students, teachers and parents demanding better school conditions and government action, as well as labour unions, workers, farmers and retirees, France, 17 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/4drgnytk/2026-10-17T194858Z2052360014RC265OAMT2ADRTRMADP3FRANCE-PROTEST.JPG A protesters sit on chairs from a vandalized shop as they block a street amid clashes during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students, teachers and parents demanding better school conditions and government action, as well as labour unions, workers, farmers and retirees, France, 17 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T04:48:53.483Z Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years France, Riot, Protest, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/12gb6qw0go https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/nux8gc6z/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-178fghh116DSC1620.avif Towhid Hridoy walks back to the dressing room in disappointment. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/mrd865pi/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17w5n9jyalDSC0492jpg.avif Bangladesh made an excellent start with the ball. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/zvu8wqhy/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17jtjiqr90DSC07714JPG.avif Towhid Hridoy captained Bangladesh in this match due to Litton Das’s injury. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T04:08:20.272Z Bangladesh suffer 99-run defeat to Zimbabwe in tri-nation series opener Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, ODI, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/blwg40v29e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ziltg7fy/687297-01-02.jpg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the MLS match between Atlanta United FC and Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 17 October, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/hz5y2l4m/687261-01-02.jpg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the MLS match between Atlanta United FC and Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 17 October, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/4khxy6py/687321-01-02.jpg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Junior Alonso #6 of Atlanta United FC during the MLS match between Atlanta United FC and Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 17 October, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T03:45:42.003Z Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer (MLS), Club Football, Football Clubs https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/w8u6mt9iwy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/hi7w5vtg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-21.37.40.jpeg Joerd Sjoerdsma, the Netherlands’ Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T03:29:36.733Z Press freedom essential to attracting foreign investment Freedom of press, Foreign Investment, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/aoie3ipjeu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-10/wial6skf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-10hoc0knbtWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-11.53.31-1.avif Candidates protest the cancellation of the assistant upazila youth development officer recruitment test. Photo taken from Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka at 11:30 am on 10 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T03:28:22.641Z Written contracts for leaked job exam questions at Tk 1 million Question leak, CID, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/vl6vjxqzfu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/06/04/c1965ee8802c5a3407e37a691ea06771-Buriganga-01.jpg Toxic industrial waste pollutes a river Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T02:59:58.696Z Ashulia’s toxic burden: Workers face growing environmental health crisis Pollution, Environment, Poisoning, Opinion https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/ncjd8woqmw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/y9b0k2fz/F6A6553080047-1.jpg Mohammed Abu Eusuf Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T02:59:02.363Z Reforms must be carried out in our own interests, not under pressure State Reform, Economy, Inflation, Income https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/oxurv0kt7k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/k1alp71e/info.avif Fazlul Haque Ameni Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T02:49:09.669Z Man beaten to death in Satkhira: Main accused Ameni arrested Mob Beating, Death, Satkhira, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jr9y66iu2c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/r3w3zi24/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-176lrn34jgWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-20.37.58.avif Liberation War Affairs State Minister Ishraque Hossain during an anti-drug operation with a firearm in hand in the Dayaganj Ghuntighar rail-gate area near Gandaria Railway Station in Dhaka on 17 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/lqyhqpgs/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-175m2xdmejWhatsAppImage20261017at194027.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/l7icec4s/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-175m2xdmejWhatsAppImage20261017at194027.avif A video of the anti-drug operation was posted on State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page. The pistol was blurred in the video, although it is clearly visible in some parts. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T16:27:10.909Z State Minister Ishraque joins anti-drug drive with firearm, faces questions over its use Ishraque Hossain, State Minister, Pistol, Arms, Viral Video, Anti-drug campaign, Dhaka, Gunfire https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/gihx880jy6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/l2ohzqyg/ngladehs.webp Shoriful Islam took two wickets for Bangladesh against Zimbabwe Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T15:40:57.971Z Ervine, Taylor rescue Zimbabwe after Taskin’s early burst Cricket, ODI, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6xc5tvb516 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/7y2k9b4r/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17slyrgv0uc5a2b68e-cd7e-4a76-a007-90ee2d55adfa.avif The resort in Inani, Cox’s Bazar, where a fire broke out on 17 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/qo2xtv1a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17bd4ujlv736c59f33-7be0-4435-a9bd-7eb4b1b890da.jfif Tuptup Resort, which was gutted by fire at Patuartek Sea Beach in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, on 17 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/nrn2o8qc/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1768jrudilUntitled-2.avif Laila Jahan Nabila, a student at Jagannath University who died in the resort fire. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T14:50:12.695Z Cox’s Bazar resort fire: Dhaka University, Jagannath University students among victims Cox's Bazar, Resort, Fire, Dhaka University, Jagannath University https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1mwug5g6pd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/3960su06/asfsa.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today paid surprise visits to 13 establishments including schools, hospitals, residential areas and public spaces Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T14:16:44.849Z PM makes surprise visits to 13 sites, urges cleanliness Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, School, Shishu Hospital https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/d6404z9wfg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/5of18sr0/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17enuii4rhnuralom.avif This photograph of Nur Alam with his wife and son is now just a memory. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/4fuwm5sx/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17ahnab2j62imagecollage.avif Laila Jahan Nabila (right) and Israt Jahan Maliha (left), who died in the resort fire. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/7y2k9b4r/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17slyrgv0uc5a2b68e-cd7e-4a76-a007-90ee2d55adfa.avif The resort in Inani, Cox’s Bazar, where a fire broke out on 17 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/qo2xtv1a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17bd4ujlv736c59f33-7be0-4435-a9bd-7eb4b1b890da.jfif TupTup Resort, which was gutted by fire at Patuartek Sea Beach in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, on 17 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T13:58:56.214Z Cox's Bazar resort fire: Nur Alam loses wife, son, 4 other relatives Fire, Cox's Bazar, Resort, Accident, Death, Tragedy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/xo48x2gvmz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/ljoprh7b/firee.avif Fire Service and Civil Defence Director General Brigadier General Sultanul Afreen Junaid speaks at a press conference at the department’s headquarters in Dhaka on 17 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/qo2xtv1a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17bd4ujlv736c59f33-7be0-4435-a9bd-7eb4b1b890da.jfif TupTup Resort, which was gutted by fire at Patuartek Sea Beach in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, on 17 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T13:54:46.425Z 10 tourists killed in fire at Inani resort flagged as risky in June: Fire Service Fire, Cox's Bazar, Fire Service & Civil Defence https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/pnf7g90w7x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/z3pnhgak/Resort-acciddent.avif Aminul Islam speaking about the Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital fire incident. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/5wvw9ef8/Fire-at-resort.avif Laila Jahan Nabila (right) and Ishrat Jahan Maliha (left) died in the resort fire. They were the daughters of Aminul Islam's sister. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T13:40:37.212Z "My 3 sisters lost 5 children, they came to visit in a group of 9" Cox's Bazar, Resort, Fire, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/vlr6n580fd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-07/fb9b860f-8635-416e-a2da-84e589afc679/2019_01_04T074437Z_1_LYNXNPEF030DL_RTROPTP_4_GERMANY_POLITICS_CYBER.jpg At work in office Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T13:20:14.537Z Being ‘arrogant’ without actually being arrogant Office, Media, Newspaper https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/evl2fdzosr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/gp780rne/shama-obaid.avif State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam speaks to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday afternoon. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T13:14:50.736Z Death sentence for two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia a lesson for us: Shama Obaed Saudi Arabia, Death penalty, Execution, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qegbox63x0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-06/e885f16c-b572-44bf-9d60-6734901d554f/Snapshot_3.PNG Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T13:06:06.987Z State reforms obstructed by power politics and bureaucratic clout: TIB TIB, Bureaucracy, BNP Government, ACC, Judiciary, State Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/m796x1zakr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/j2k06qli/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-15.31.51.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T11:58:08.900Z Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport launches artisan bread brand Dhaka’s Best Bread Food, Hotel, Brand, Event https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1cjbdq0jb1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/7y2k9b4r/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17slyrgv0uc5a2b68e-cd7e-4a76-a007-90ee2d55adfa.avif The resort in Inani, Cox’s Bazar, where a fire broke out on 17 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/rer1dwn5/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17ahnab2j62imagecollage.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/ap14qihq/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17ahnab2j62imagecollage.avif Laila Jahan Nabila (right) and Israt Jahan Maliha (left), who died in the resort fire. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T11:49:08.483Z Cox’s Bazar resort fire: 6 family members die, man survives by jumping from first floor Fire, Cox's Bazar, Resort, Death, Dead body, Accident, Tragedy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/u7ac7b6fos https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/wcinq02z/lTION.avif Litton Das and Sikandar Raza pose with the trophy Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T11:38:10.107Z Bangladesh to field first against Zimbabwe as Litton, Miraz miss match Cricket, ODI, Zimbabwe https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/b72otgtiv0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-24/xlp63fxi/Govt-logo.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T11:19:15.803Z JU Prof Nahrin Islam Khan made chief information commissioner Information Commission, Appointment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/eqv9k13atk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/qo2xtv1a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17bd4ujlv736c59f33-7be0-4435-a9bd-7eb4b1b890da.jfif TupTup Resort, which was gutted by fire at Patuartek Sea Beach in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, on 17 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/zvlg83b3/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17slyrgv0uc5a2b68e-cd7e-4a76-a007-90ee2d55adfa.avif TupTup Resort, which was gutted by fire at Patuartek Sea Beach in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, on 17 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/jn4sm1if/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-177k4m9wk041733ad0-d007-4c40-924a-b92219744493.avif TupTup Resort, located beside Marine Drive, was gutted by fire. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T09:30:46.897Z Fire breaks out at Cox’s Bazar resort, 10 dead, 6 victims identified Cox's Bazar, Fire, Tourism , Accident, Death, Tourists spot https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/512s00ux2a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/w4ui5ewe/per-capita.avif Several workers look at a list of employees laid off by Keya Group in Gazipur. The photo was taken in the Jarun area of Konabari on September 8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/4fggolah/worker.avif A worker stands holding an iron component of a motor that has been laid out in a row. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/4fuueznv/npl.avif Non-performing loans Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T09:23:37.875Z Why are people struggling in a country with a per capita income of 3000 dollars? Economy, Per capita income, Bangladesh, Unemployment, LDC Graduation https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/taictskqth https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/3jwjf1xi/UYRPDCDMKNI4BC652TSGZB7L6M.jpg A Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on 22 March 2017. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/slysrx3t/UYRPDCDMKNI4BC652TSGZB7L6M.jpg A Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T07:32:55.092Z Canada Express Entry: Up to 100 extra points for high-wage jobs, key changes announced Canada, Job, Immigrant, Expatriate, Foreign Employment https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/ia57dkwwwx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/dvzyyour/Cadets.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T07:25:13.484Z Cadet college admission circular published, applications open on 1 November, test marks reduced Cadet College, Secondary Education, Military, admission, Admission Test https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/9qi32aok2k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/enk3lxht/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16t73ro1zp02.webp Students discussing the study environment and opportunities abroad with a representative at the fair. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/lehf55v0/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16yf2w817p01.webp Students sit down with representatives from various institutions, learning the ins and outs of admission requirements and higher study opportunities abroad. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/kwrp20vr/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16t73ro1zp02.webp Students discussing the study environment and opportunities abroad with a representative at the fair. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/8l83c7zh/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1628g4f61o03.webp British Council representatives answer a flurry of queries from aspiring students about studying abroad and language proficiency tests. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/hhb3xor3/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16gojhzpbh04.webp A parent pauses amidst the rush, browses through books of choice with their child at the Prothoma Prokashon stall. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/l16ggdgc/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16nlrxw2g205.webp Smiling for the camera, participating representatives gather for a group selfie to capture a cheerful moment on the sidelines of the event. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/orj3cd9t/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16h15oa2au06.webp A university representative explaining scholarship options and paths to higher education overseas. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/cvkyjn92/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16vn9hrvtu07.webp An institutional representative guides a student through the paperwork needed to complete their application. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/ap6ce7xj/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16gwdmatqp08.webp A young man speaks with a representative about study opportunities and expenses abroad in his preferred field. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/sfrf7kcf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-169pcvm1h309.webp Students fill out registration forms after consulting representatives and receiving necessary advice. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T06:45:04.701Z Students looking to higher education abroad Higher Education, Study Abroad, Study Abroad Fair, Student Scholarship https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/2b7excsukg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-10/qwkbyg0n/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-09akqn1nhkWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-12.02.41-AM.avif A cat was found lying in food preparation area in the kitchen of Al-Helal Hotel and Restaurant in the GEC area in August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-10/f1kbyzpr/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-09l8nrm6v1WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-12.03.24-AM.avif Food was being made using insect-infested peanuts in a factory with a damp floor and a dirty drainage system. The photograph was taken recently at the factory of Flavours Sweets and Bakery. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-10/de55uq8h/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-09uyw4yuutWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-10-at-12.04.19-AM.avif Food is being prepared with harmful colouring agents mixed into it. The photograph was taken recently at Grand Tajmahal Hotel and Restaurant in the Dewanhat area in Chattogram. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T06:28:17.323Z Cockroaches found in food, cats sleeping in food prep areas Chattogram, Food, Food safety, Hotel, Restaurant, Diarrhoeal Diseases, BFSA https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/7jjzwtwj50 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/mnjo6258/2026-10-13T144013Z1965180803RC2E2OAJQXA1RTRMADP3USA-TRUMP-ZACHARIA.JPG Reporters raise their hands to ask questions as the new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 13 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T06:11:31.352Z White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired in less than a week after facing criticism White House, USA, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/4ylooi2k57 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/h1ubej9h/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17p2pg7417bcc52081-76e7-4e3e-980c-1e27aa17a8a0.avif A fire burns at the wooden TupTup Resort on Patuartek Sea Beach in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. The photo was taken on 17 October. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T05:21:17.549Z Fire breaks out at Cox’s Bazar resort, six bodies recovered, six injured, all victims tourists Cox's Bazar, Resort, Fire, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5qyu595w5c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/j77v3b1f/California-city-council-elections-3-Bangladeshi-Americans-run-in-3-cities.avif (From left) Shazia Hoq, Mohammed Rahman and M S Alam. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T05:19:13.026Z California city council elections: 3 Bangladeshi-Americans run in 3 cities Expatriate, Immigrant, Council, Bangladeshi, America, US, Election, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/w2z340pr3u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/p7srl3sq/image-435712-1792205803.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T05:06:06.129Z Durga Puja: Maha Saptami today Durga Puja, Hindu, Festival, Dhakeshwari Temple https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/pjr53qk2nm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/sswgzwbi/fa2bd8a7-4683-4635-98a8-03fe0a457b7a.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T04:51:39.119Z Bangladesh ranks 7th globally in footwear manufacturing, China on top Shoe, Global Economy, Import, Export, India, China, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/sk02eliqzl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/1fmuzofd/2026-10-15T103140Z813096040RC2L3OASDRYARTRMADP3INDIA-POLITICS.JPG Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and Neha Bora, national president of the All India Students' Association (AISA) gesture as they addresses a press conference in New Delhi, India, 15 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T04:11:29.858Z India protests: Cockroach movement founder Abhijeet Dipke arrested, activist Neha Bora released Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), CJP Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/gy32oa06os https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/680cth9q/UCUI5H7TMVKDLE27I6ZT6GS5VY.jpg Soldiers of the Shan State Army (SSA) stand guard during the celebrations for the 79th Shan State National Day at Loi Tai Leng, the Restoration Council of Shan State's (RCSS) headquarters, in Shan State, Myanmar, 7 February 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T02:56:39.387Z US holds more secret talks with Myanmar's military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say US, Myanmar military, Military, Japan https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/owr6oux55q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/ioqwplwo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-13.59.06.jpeg Cast members of the film 'Raazi' https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/bg04x2m6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-13.59.05.jpeg Poster of the film 'Raazi' Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T02:15:10.543Z Raazi: A gripping tale of unsung heroes Film Review, Film, Movie, Bollywood, Alia Bhatt https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gi6e05z409 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/fij22yc2/Lonely-animal-1.avif This African rhinoceros was brought from South Africa in 2011. It has been alone since 2013. National Zoo, Mirpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/kn1emy7e/Lonely-animal-2.avif A hamadryas baboon. Although it belongs to the monkey family, it has an elongated, dog-like face. The animal has been living in isolation since 2022. National Zoo, Mirpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/e8yyfthp/Lonely-animal-3.avif This cassowary has been without a mate for the longest time among the animals at the National Zoo. Mirpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/o4yoqui3/Lonely-animal-4.avif A lonely striped hyena. National Zoo, Mirpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/tdw5v5d1/Lonely-animal-5.avif ‘Dip’, this African white lion, has been without a mate since 2022. National Zoo, Mirpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/dnslm2y1/Lonely-animal-6.avif This kangaroo has been without a mate since 2023. National Zoo, Mirpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/3k6to5cs/Lonely-animal-7.avif This Indian sarus crane has been without a mate since 2025. National Zoo, Mirpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/kivgr01d/Lonely-animal-8.avif The pig-tailed macaque has recently been left without a mate. National Zoo, Mirpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/aat19tw4/Lonely-animal-9.avif This African rhinoceros has been living alone since its mate died in 2013. National Zoo, Mirpur. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T02:15:00.252Z Lone Rhino spent 13 years alone; 9 other animals remain without companions Zoo, Mirpur Zoo, National Zoo, Exclusive, Animals, Wildlife https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/sb785awt1b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-17/hdskkpw2/034c94c1512292P28mr.jpg The vehicle has no authorised driver from the city corporation. An outsider, posing as the driver's assistant, had been driving it. After being caught, he fled without collecting any fuel from the pump. The scene took place at the city corporation's municipal filling station at Sayedabad Bus Terminal in the capital at 12:45 am on 5 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-17T02:14:15.585Z DSCC: Drivers draw salaries, others drive garbage trucks, costing lives Corruption, Death, Dhaka South City Corporation, Accident, Truck depot, Exclusive