https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/i2fp135h0e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/4hb3mnee/351082-01-02.jpg TOPSHOT - This photograph taken on April 24, 2026 shows a villager collecting cow dung from her cattle stable near her residence in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district. Across much of India, an energy crunch caused by the Iran war has prompted long queues for cooking gas cyclinders. However, since the 1980s India has also promoted biogas as a low-cost rural energy source, subsidising more than five million "digester" units that convert farm waste into methane for cooking, and nitrogen-rich slurry for fertiliser. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T03:42:55.941Z India’s cows offer biogas alternative to Mideast energy crunch India, Fuel Crisis, Natural Resources https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/w16we877gt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/85p8jee3/image-381694-1777215306.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran on January 18, 2026. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on May 6, 2026 ahead of scheduled talks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi, according to Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T03:16:25.166Z Iran’s top diplomat holds talks with Chinese counterpart in Beijing Israel-US attack on Iran, China, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/64q72gp9sd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/umvv8rrg/5.5.26-copy.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T03:04:42.580Z How positive has the journey of democracy been? Politics, BNP Government, Democracy, 13th Parliament, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eidugroo9r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/jag3784a/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05up0josxqkhalilur-rahman-brendan-lynch-meeting-05052026.webp US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch meets Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on 5 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T17:10:34.020Z There are 231 ‘shalls’ in US-Indonesia trade deal as well: Foreign Minister US, Trade agreement, Khalilur Rahman, Indonesia https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a66qfexyqs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/a05htvty/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05u88ev1wqTangail1.webp The ropes of the stalls set up at the BSCIC fair at the Tangail Shaheed Smrity Pouro Udyan are tied around the necks of the sculptures of the seven Bir Sreshtho. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T16:20:12.866Z Fair stall ropes tied around necks of 7 Bir Srestho sculptures in Tangail Fair, Liberation War, Tangail, BSCIC https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/ije6jxar9e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/e19q2wh3/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05fmrnllx7Ambulance.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T15:36:04.535Z Ambulance carrying gunshot victim attacked again in Khulna Gunfire, Khulna, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-in-world-media/66omjvpmzg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/zviqq6py/2026-04-29T080250Z17966046RC2YMFATU0JXRTRMADP3BANGLADESH-FLOODS.JPG A girl gets on a rickshaw on a street flooded due to heavy rain, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 15 July 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T14:54:46.846Z Heavy rains damage key rice crop in Bangladesh Heavy Rainfall, Boro Paddy, Food crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/i5yvhuwjld https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/q23ws41a/Measles-1.avif A child with measles undergoing treatment at a hospital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T14:43:20.744Z Measles and symptoms: 6 more deaths, 1,186 new cases reported Measles, Death, DGHS https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ynivi073id https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/m388vix0/prothomalo-bangla2024-10-12y2zto693Untitled-3.avif Electric car Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T14:29:26.666Z Banks raise loan ceiling to Tk 8m for electric cars, personal loan cap doubled loan, Personal Loan, Electric car, Bangladesh Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/y9lb4trzsr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/gzx2xd6m/Depali-Begum.avif Dipali Begum Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T14:00:40.588Z Body of Bangladeshi migrant worker Dipali to arrive Thursday Dead body, Bangladeshi, Deported Migrants https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a50ceqte14 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/9wimxri1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-7.46.35-PM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-05/7cdbbb78-a233-48ce-b3e7-21b8d23b54ab/ron.webp Sikder Group MD Ron Haque Sikder (L) and brother Dipu Haque Sikder Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:49:38.770Z The rise and fall of the Sikder Group Business, Corruption, Anti Corruption Commission, Loan Default https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/9t73w8maol https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/pczyugwi/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05e4tszjdqlalmonirhatdh057820260505img-20260505-wa0030.jpg A BSF drone was found at the Mughalibari border in Burimari Union of Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat on 5 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:34:08.893Z BSF drone crashes inside Bangladesh, taken into BGB custody Bangladesh-India Relations, bangladesh-India Border, BGB, BSF https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/b7erftse95 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/uqyn9f90/ImageEnglish-Medium-FairSpecial-Article10.jpeg An ideal school goes beyond the confines of textbooks and plays a vital role in shaping a student’s overall outlook. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:32:06.154Z What to consider when choosing the right school for your child’s future English Medium School Admission Fair, English Medium School, Education, School, British Council https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/8kk2ntg1e6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/9emfxii5/Alumni-Summit-DSC09704.jpg International School Dhaka (ISD) hosted the ISD Alumni Entrepreneurial Summit 2026 on 30 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:26:30.088Z ISD alumni advise next generation of entrepreneurs at summit Alumni, Event, Career, Entrepreneur https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bksvgbxkn2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/bldudkd3/image-384333-1777976257.jpg Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister, Zahed Ur Rahman, speaks at a press briefing held in the conference room of the Press Information Department at the Secretariat on 5 May. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:06:42.643Z Local govt polls likely to begin by year-end: Zahed Information Minister, Poll, Election https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/6xghxkpeqf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/q23ws41a/Measles-1.avif A child with measles undergoing treatment at a hospital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T12:19:18.338Z Child deaths from measles: Will interim govt remain beyond accountability? Measles, Death, Children, Childbirth https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/91wtiufc2t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/hffymqxx/612960-01-02.jpg Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate after taking a lead during vote counting for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections in Kolkata on 4 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T11:18:23.467Z BJP-led govt to take oath on 9 May in West Bengal BJP, West Bengal, Trinamool Congress https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/f0b9usvwvt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ok308wkv/Child-Rape-Pregnancy.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:47:01.020Z Accused teacher still at large, claims innocence in Facebook video Child Rape, Netrokona, Pregnancy https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/r7xnxbokca https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-10/76p1ksfw/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-1574y80c6hprothomalobangla2024053a06aba5a18e498a9a4e222ec4ff3187SY9476.avif Money Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:43:46.818Z Govt treasury bills-bonds can be alternatives to savings certificates, fixed deposits saving certificate, FDR, Interest Rate, Investment https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/cski9qfg8v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/piersvhg/prothomalo-bangla2023-1139f22341-04e1-4e58-a861-d5c9f67e00ae71181284baa905eb1225d027a0e6f2af5e78ebfb5bec4.avif Runa Laila https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/mea5zuff/prothomalo_bangla_2026_05_05_u2qvsnfl_68239139213305192522548566316353450097372049n.avif The Minar-e-Dilhi honour trophy is being presented to Runa Laila. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/qxel7a1g/prothomalo-bangla2023-11c5308664-51e8-4af1-8b8c-288b2111c298WhatsAppImage20231111at55355PM.avif Runa Laila Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:39:45.075Z Rumours of Runa Laila’s death spark outrage from the singer in Delhi Runa Laila, Singer, Musician, Rumour https://en.prothomalo.com/business/sabbtwxhk0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/k0hl31s5/Chittagong-Port.avif Chittagong Port Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:11:51.262Z Chittagong Port: DP World seeks CCT alongside NCT Chittagong Port, Container Terminal, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/fashion/tj1eoayzdh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/cgf5m80l/2026-05-05T003805Z951808487HP1EM5501RFJGRTRMADP3USA-MET-BALL.JPG Beyonce poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, US, 4 May, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ugef2gpt/615702-01-02.jpg US singer-songwriter Madonna arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/1xtokg7u/617013-01-02.jpg US musician Beyonce arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/vju3ul7a/614761-01-02.jpg US tennis player Venus Williams arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026, in New York. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/gmt2udkx/614417-01-02.jpg Nicole Kidman attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026 in New York City. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/eacsy7e0/616151-01-02.jpg Barbadian singer Rihanna and US rapper ASAP Rocky arrive for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/jvfcgo42/615469-01-02.jpg Cher attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026 in New York City. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ee4c1z25/615732-01-02.jpg US actress Blake Lively arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/1c44w3br/2026-05-04T234948Z1760027332HP1EM541U6XDSRTRMADP3USA-MET-BALL.JPG Sabrina Carpenter poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, US, 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/n6etm1g1/2026-05-05T002627Z507569862HP1EM550180IARTRMADP3USA-MET-BALL.JPG Tyla poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, US, 4 May, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/jdae0ddr/614748-01-02.jpg Doja Cat attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026 in New York City. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/7niy9hpj/617483-01-02.jpg British-US fashion editor Anna Wintour arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026, in New York. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/hxxi8rjv/2026-05-05T014456Z267641405HP1EM5504UTPSRTRMADP3USA-MET-BALL.JPG Teyana Taykor poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, US, 4 May, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:07:03.632Z Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night Fashion, Event, Celebrity, Beyonce https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/3e062d4gbl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/9l25ok5r/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05re3hsuenWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-14.48.58.avif US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch meets Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir at the Secretariat in Dhaka on 5 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T09:53:56.942Z US-Bangladesh trade deal: No need for concern, says Commerce Minister USA, Trade agreement, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jp6w05u01g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/t5r3v99e/ILO-lifelong-.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T09:23:33.159Z Lifelong learning must become a strategic policy priority: ILO ILO, Digital, Skill Development https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/0r3v2lctfn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/v0i5maak/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-02lit0ad0w4.-plans-to-introduce-women-buses-bicycle-and-monorail-in-Dhaka.avif A metro rail line is currently operational from Uttara to Motijheel. Work is under way to extend it to Kamalapur. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T09:07:34.505Z Metro rail authority considers extending night service hours; decision expected soon DMTCL, Metro Rail, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/9sbdteq9qf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/neqpalqz/Emirates-PR-Photo-4.5.26.jpg.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T09:02:47.937Z Emirates restores 96 per cent of its global network via Dubai Emirates Airlines, Travel, Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ko4t1dha3y 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 2026-05-05T08:38:22.686Z World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink Israel-US attack on Iran, Iran, United Arab Emirate https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nikqcdtixw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/cbg5iahf/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-231bf74jr7baby-1.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/7gci6obx/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05nke0tceyWhatsAppImage20260505at94308AM.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/1fvnw73c/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05nke0tceyWhatsAppImage20260505at94308AM.avif Stanley Gwavuya, acting representative of the United Nations agency UNICEF in Bangladesh. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/v6ncppgd/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-28rilj01kl68170541214431066445229258008188620838451888n.avif A child infected with measles died. Photo taken at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/7709bh0k/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-20u9qgmf8q11.-RangpurTika.avif A child is being given a measles vaccine. Photo taken at the City Corporation premises, in Rangpur on 20 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T08:25:03.035Z UNICEF warned interim government about measles Measles, Vaccination, UNICEF, Interim Government, Health Hazard, Interview, Muhammad Yunus https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nuwolumaxm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/s31vrtbu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-12.50.37-PM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/s31vrtbu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-12.50.37-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T08:15:49.090Z Losses far outweigh the gains for Bangladesh Exclusive, Trade agreement, USA, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1oz41c5cjj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ftxvg9ol/Paul-Kapur.jpg Paul Kapur, the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, speaks at a programme held in Washington, DC on 4 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T08:06:43.809Z Paul Kapur thanks Bangladesh for purchasing Boeing aircraft USA, Boeing, Trade, Trade agreement, Diplomacy, Diploma Engineer https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4lgbv4ymcu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/owzmadu1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-10.40.16-AM.jpeg Mid-day meal programme Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T07:33:09.702Z A positive initiative, yet concerns over food quality Malnutrition, Case, Student, Food, Exclusive, School https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/ldifcf8png https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/7lv140uh/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-02wqe1bmg1Untitled-1.webp Nusrat Tabassum, joint convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T07:03:00.962Z EC publishes gazette declaring Nusrat elected to reserved women’s seat EC, National Citizen Party - NCP, Nusrat Tabassum, Gazette, 13th Parliament, NCP Candidate https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fgrtol3isu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/60xfyrhv/Measles-1.avif A child with measles symptoms is being treated at DNCC Hospital in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/8mq5cksk/Measles.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/sgodz4o9/Measles-2.avif Measles infected child Abdullah is being treated at DNCC Covid-19 Dedicated Hospital, Dhaka on 4 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/lpb9jfav/Measles-3.avif Children with measles and symptoms being treated at DNCC Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T06:56:05.326Z Rising child deaths amid inadequate preparedness Measles, IEDCR, DGHS, Exclusive, Children, Public Health https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qe8nwst9xb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/07dbpcs7/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-04yzhllbcwLaw-Minister-Tribunal-01.avif Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman speaks at a briefing for journalists at the International Crimes Tribunal premises on 4 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T06:46:02.070Z Not appropriate to ‘bargain’ with the chief justice, law minister to journalists Law Minister, Chief justice, Supreme Court, Journalist, Law and Justice https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k6d4fsy0ta https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/almfptza/DC-Conference’s-2nd-day.jpg DC Conference’s 2nd day Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T04:53:49.293Z DC conference: 50 closed, weak factories to be transferred to private sector within a year DC Conference, DC, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/international/jedgubial6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/u8ic07tg/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-0507mgkjz3Pulitzer-Prize.avif Pulitzer prize Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T04:36:38.908Z Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting Pulitzer Prize, Reuters, Award, Media, Journalism, Journalist https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/nrfzh9jzbl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/uvacn39v/20260504543L.jpg West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee returns to her residence after she concedes the elections to the BJP, in Kolkata on 4 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/k87qy2m7/20260502230L.jpg Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal speaks to the media, in New Delhi on 2 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T04:18:25.412Z Election was stolen, not won: Kapil Sibal alleges irregularities in West Bengal, backs Mamata Banerjee West Bengal, Election, Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress , BJP https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/dwp5d64d0r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/plobukfj/20260504022L.jpg BJP Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhikari arrives at the counting centre at Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls School during counting of West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata on 4 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T03:58:44.400Z Defeating Mamata Banerjee was crucial: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal, Election, Result, BJP, Trinamool Congress , Mamata Banerjee https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/eobgqkmx7h 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 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/5jv79sij/Iran-2.jpg In this picture obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on 2 May 2026, the Iran-flagged container vessel Hamouna is pictured while anchored as a small motorboat passes by, in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T03:56:43.309Z US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks Middle East War, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Donald Trump, USA, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/vtckbx863k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-06/f009ec2a-bed0-448d-952c-71a4661126f1/z1.jpg Fighting against climate change in Bangladesh. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-02/a486fe79-fb15-48c8-b6de-23a5a549d8bf/4.jpg A girl carries drinking water in a bucket from a nearby deep tube-well in Srifaltala Adarsha village in Rampal, Bagerhat as salinity rises in river and other water bodies in the area during dry season. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T02:14:02.065Z The overlooked crisis of climate displacement in Bangladesh Climate Change Impact, Internal Migration, Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/5vhrkni8u1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/focpd68t/BJP.jpg Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate near the residence of West Bengal chief minister and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) party chairperson Mamata Banerjee, along a street near her residence in Kolkata on 4 May 2026 during vote counting for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T02:13:47.872Z West Bengal election: Saffron Surge at two borders and Bangladesh’s unease West Bengal, Bangladesh, Assam, BJP, Mamata Banerjee, Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations, bangladesh-India Border https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7qqsus77ya https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-02/00cd0ad4-d5a2-4719-bb42-049c28a5d0d7/prothomalo_import_media_2017_02_20_33dcdf54101506f33071c9941276e791_provati.jpg Bangladesh Railway Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T02:13:24.882Z Rail revenue up Tk 1.5b; questions over service quality remain Chattogram, Railway, Bangladesh Railway, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/gqfusse53p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/lecutwib/2026-05-04T131614Z172111317RC221LA82WDORTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS.JPG Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T15:27:05.443Z Explosion and fire on South Korean ship in Hormuz strait: Seoul Strait of Hormuz, South Korea, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/edde3z68ml https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/kw759rey/Modi-INDIA-ELECTIONS-RESULTS.JPG India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters as BJP celebrates its win in the West Bengal and Assam states' assembly elections, in New Delhi, India, on 4 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/l811020p/Modi-INDIA-ELECTIONS-RESULTS.JPG India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters as BJP celebrates its win in the West Bengal and Assam states' assembly elections, in New Delhi, India, on 4 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T15:15:53.976Z India’s Modi celebrates ‘record’ win in opposition-held West Bengal BJP, West Bengal, Trinamool Congress , Mamata Banerjee, Narendra Modi https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2bvs3dxeel https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/jb3cz2ln/Home-Minister.jpg Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed speaks at a press briefing at the Secretariat in Dhaka on 4 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T14:27:00.167Z Police returning to previous uniform: Home Minister Police, Salahuddin Ahmed, Interim Government https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/vy3gd99ddz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/s62t88fw/INDIA-ELECTIONS-RESULTS.JPG India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate as early trends show their party leading in the West Bengal state assembly election results, outside the party’s regional office in Kolkata, India, on 4 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T13:39:05.347Z Modi’s poll gains point to push on India’s civil law reform, infrastructure West Bengal, BJP, Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress , Election, Politics, Law https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/5at4y8kg3s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/sjktkjvv/Langur.avif A langur rests on the branch of a treee in Jashore Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T13:03:11.830Z Endangered mammals: A struggle for survival without forests Wild Animal, Animals, Jashore, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/pansrbd750 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/ns0niebt/SHORIFUL-reacts-after-taking-Muhammad-Abbas-wicket1.avif Shoriful Islam https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/eg2irkmo/ShorifulreactsafterhebowledoutRobinson1.avif Shoriful Islam celebrates with teammates after he bowled out New Zealand batter Robinson https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/lmvg2l7v/ShorifulbowledoutRobinson3.avif New Zealand batter Robinson is bowled by Bangladesh left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam (not in picture) https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/ihj8888m/Shoriful-Islam-in-Test-Cricket.avif Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam celebrates a Test wicket with team mates https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/oe0ast6q/Shoriful-Taskin-Shaun-Tait-atNationalcricketteampracticeatAcademyground.avif Bangladesh pacers Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed with pace bowling coach Shaun Tait at the practice session of the national team at the Academy ground Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T12:17:12.068Z Shoriful Islam in interview: ‘We are all the same, all performers’ Shoriful Islam, ODI, Test Cricket, T20 Cricket, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qi6bhfzc49 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-29/1ftaky3l/Measles-1.avif Children with measles and symptoms of measles being treated at DNCC Dedicated Covid Hospital at Mohakhali, Dhaka on 28 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T11:58:23.778Z 17 more children die from measles, symptoms, deaths cross 300 Death, DGHS, Measles, Children https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/qor2s9e1l2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/i2kba2q1/Chattagram-bar.avif Awami League-backed lawyers take position in front of CDBA Library in Chattogram on 4 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T11:41:20.867Z AL–backed lawyers ‘obstructed’ from collecting nomination papers Chattogram, Chattogram District Bar Association, Awami League https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/sogop293c0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/z90ae5zu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-17.16.38.jpeg DBL Ceramics has created the world’s first autism-friendly tile collection, ‘NeuroTiles’. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T11:41:12.479Z DBL Ceramics launches world’s first autism-friendly tile collection, NeuroTiles & Open-Source Inclusive Design Guideline Autism, Children, Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/a7lhoqilcp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/hh4ead7l/SelectUSA-Photo2026.jpeg US Ambassador Brent T Christensen is leading a delegation of 25 Bangladeshi business leaders to the SelectUSA Investment Summit 3-6 May in Washington, DC. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T11:26:18.903Z Ambassador Christensen leads Bangladesh delegation to 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit US Ambassador Brent Christensen, Business, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7r7wlqax49 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/gqd525qc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-15.30.08.jpeg Pranay Verma pays farewell visit to Foreign Minister Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T11:18:15.081Z Pranay Verma pays farewell visit to Foreign Minister Indian High Commissioner, Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/business/cddatme3wc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-17/wgm6nhfb/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-15w5i3ou1wbangladeshgovernmentlogo.avif Logo of the Bangladesh Government Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T10:55:11.149Z New pay structure for govt employees may be partially implemented from 1 July Pay Scale, National Budget, Government Employees https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/yt4l7pcbmt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/ryerb6gy/14.-RajshahiBird.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/sgdfwl8g/1.-Sirajgonj-Duck.jpg A goose stands regally on the bank of the Fuljor River. Photo taken from Berabajuwa area in Raiganj of Sirajganj on 4 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/7sqfxjde/2.-Rangamativomor.JPG A bee collects nectar from flowers. Photo taken from Katashir area in Rangamati on 4 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/exojp490/3.-MeherpurFlower.jpg Colourful zinnias bloom in a small courtyard enclosed by brick walls. Photo taken from Gangni area in Meherpur on 4 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/fuel4tdo/5.-RangamatiBoat.JPG Farmers return home by boat after selling their produce and buying essentials. Photo taken from Bak Chhari Mukh area in Rangamati on 4 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/ahw4a362/7.-RangpurHoker.JPG A peanut seller prepares to go around selling his goods. Photo taken from Public Library Field in Rangpur on 4 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/lkio29wb/9.-GazipurRainy-Day.jpg It has been raining heavily since morning, and this flower blooms in beauty. Photo taken from Mawna area in Sreepur of Gazipur on 4 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/g2kw10yz/14.-RajshahiBird.jpg A weaver bird busy building its nest. Photo taken from Meher Chandi Madhyapara area in Rajshahi on 4 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/72sl7c4m/15.-FaridpurStudent-Plan.jpg Students play at the school premises before the start of their classes. Photo taken from Hajar Bigha Government Primary School in Faridpur on 4 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T10:40:40.852Z TOP SHOTS (4 May 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography, Nature https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/lmlpp2mjuc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/uyx9iefx/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01jconr0vm68637067513854292369497923476043657653039142n.avif Poster of the film 'Devil Wears Prada' https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/xgmnza54/1777637646-unbnewswire.jpg This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Meryl Streep, left, and Anne Hathaway in a scene from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/67wxwwim/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-26y72p50m2MV5BOGZiZmY2ZTktZDU1Mi00YThkLWJkZTAtMmYxNmRmNmVjMWY3XkEyXkFqcGcV1.avif Jaafar Jackson in a scene of the film 'Michael'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-07-27/6rhnmbjd/MV5BYmIxZjc3NTAtMzcxNy00Y2RkLWEzNWMtZGM1NjEwZGJiMjQxXkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Ryan Gosling in a scene of the film 'Project Hail Mary' Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T10:34:45.859Z 'Devil Wears Prada 2' takes top spot in box office Film, Box Office, Hollywood, Movie Sequel, Movie https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/t9eh7ijo2r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/wfdyld7f/Club-outside-Dhaka.avif Clubs envision grand events on campus despite various limitations. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T09:55:51.628Z The struggles and challenges of clubs outside Dhaka Fund, Economic Crisis, Good Idea https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/uaek0nj4q2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-03/3pbd55h3/High-Court.webp The High Court Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T09:19:20.431Z US-Bangladesh trade deal: Writ filed challenging legality Trade agreement, USA, High Court https://en.prothomalo.com/business/64buqmkgpu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/26bs2lnv/mmm.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T08:39:33.521Z CII views 'Bangladesh First' policy as aligned with India’s goals Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/xcunqt9v9p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/cdt19fx9/610840-01-02.jpg A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel stands guard as election officials count votes after the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on 4 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T08:29:21.666Z India's Modi eyes win in opposition-held West Bengal West Bengal, Election, BJP, Narendra Modi, Trinamool Congress , Mamata Banerjee https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lyzvd09jja https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/09/16/5df2d9c079f42812d309c5fb77bb2478-e-tin-thumb.jpg A TIN certificate Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T08:00:41.458Z What you can't do without a TIN in Bangladesh Tax, Tax Return, Income Tax, Taxpayer https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xmm7wimwsc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/oef0f82o/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-12.17.35-PM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/3t9ijs8p/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-12.50.37-PM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-15/oqfziprz/trump.avif Donald Trump has created unrest around the world by imposing high tariffs on various countries Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T07:54:40.432Z Bangladesh must comply with 131 conditions, US with only 6 Trade agreement, Reciprocal Tariff, USA, Import, Export, Exclusive, Interim Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ozazcs926r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/q0ty45d1/Child-Rape.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T07:15:48.501Z Case filed against madrasa teacher as 11-year-old rape victim found pregnant Child Rape, Rape, Netrokona https://en.prothomalo.com/international/8rob998nw1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0euf2bcb/Strait-of-Hormuz.avif Map of Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T07:15:44.875Z Iran military says US forces will be attacked if they enter Hormuz Iran-Israel Conflict, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/g48q6pmqet https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/3osrju1c/sARA.avif Senior Supreme Court lawyer Sara Hossain at the convention, titled “National Convention on Energy, Economy, Reform and Referendum," organised by NCP Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T05:30:43.608Z Judges hesitate ten times before granting bail: Sara Hossain National Citizen Party - NCP, Court, Supreme Court Bar Association https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/5r252eahcx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/0q03z3n9/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-04sv8qu4ifstrongroom.avif The counting began simultaneously at 8:00 am local time today across 77 centres set up in 23 districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T05:10:32.898Z West Bengal Assembly election: BJP leads in 172 seats, Trinamool in 112 West Bengal, Election, BJP, Trinamool Congress https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gmvhiuazzu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/6afc5lyv/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-04kyy5wsltWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-9.56.42-AM.avif Zamil Ahmed Limon had gone abroad to pursue a PhD; he returned as a body. Relatives try to touch him one last time. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/m0geooo9/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-044hg5njgcWhatsAppImage20260504at101235AM.avif The body of Zamil Ahmed Limon, who was murdered in Florida, has been brought back to the country. Grieving relatives at the airport. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/oggjrrn2/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-0428g8pancWhatsAppImage20260504at95640AM.avif The body of Zamil Ahmed Limon, who was murdered in Florida, has been brought back to the country. Grieving relatives at the airport. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/hl4c9ein/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-045n7e3nuyWhatsAppImage20260504at95641AM.avif The body of Zamil Ahmed Limon, who was murdered in Florida, has been brought back to the country. Grieving relatives at the airport. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T04:55:06.430Z Body of Bangladeshi student Limon, murdered in Florida, arrives home Bangladesh Students, Murder, USA, Dead body https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/hwvkqit6pe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-04/9rovtdor/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-045v7jto6t1a6ebf40-1193-445a-adf9-848998254601.avif Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress's logos. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-04T04:08:14.801Z Early Trends show Trinamool and BJP locked in close fight West Bengal, Election, BJP, Trinamool Congress , Mamata Banerjee