https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/9nfntvchyw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/i9bt8wqp/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-271tp4ebf8WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-5.59.19-PM.avif Bangladesh’s Shamim Patwari shakes hands with New Zealand’s Nathan Smith after Bangladesh beat New Zealand in the first game of the three-match T20 series at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on 27 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T13:37:38.072Z Hridoy, Shamim script Bangladesh victory against NZ Bangladesh, New Zealand, T20 Cricket, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/wo6y88m0ql https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/h2qgaiol/CNZTMEZVK5LBLG6GBW4XCVRWVE.avif Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, 27 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T13:25:01.757Z Iran says its armed forces should be authority for Strait of Hormuz Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ebdrxd7hzu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/d3xkl47n/ICT-Verdict.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T13:17:19.809Z Sheikh Hasina was kept under my custody during Ershad era: Aman Azmi during cross-examination Enforced Disappearance, International Crimes Tribunal, Sheikh Hasina, Matia Chowdhury https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4c9j7uoskc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/m28vdbm0/CPD-Electricity-Iqbal-Hasan-Mahmud-Tuku.avif Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud addresses a seminar during the Fourth Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Forum at a hotel in Gulshan on 27 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T12:53:39.022Z Load-shedding to ease from next week: Power Minister Electricity, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, Load shedding, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/dhyeorr39f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/1pec9wiy/ImageEnglish-Medium-FairSpecial-Article04.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T12:34:05.016Z English-medium schools: How important is the practice of national values Education, English Medium School, English Medium School Admission Fair https://en.prothomalo.com/video/48j7o5jqvj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/cmnum4vi/Dhaka-Public-Transport.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T12:29:59.704Z Dhaka’s bus: Obaidul Quader and Taposh failed, will Robiul succeed? Dhaka, Bus, Bus Fare, Public Transport, BNP Government, Sheikh Rabiul Alam, Extortion https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/a9tmivzaia https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/w3tg6sj6/CTG-Jamaat-activists.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T12:21:10.951Z Jamaat activist die after masked attackers bludgeoned him Jamaat, Crime, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/uxnmyk4nuz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/lvi4r91n/prothomalo-bangla2023-08fcf3d6e1-d3a1-430a-b51e-1783c8b486cfAirport.avif Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T12:17:55.285Z Threat of militant attack: Security tightened at 8 airports, including Dhaka Security, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Threat https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/q39pgjevfx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/p8ljd4ig/Sudipto.jpg Sudip Chakraborty (46), associate professor of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, Dhaka University (DU) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T12:04:09.135Z DU teacher sent to jail over student’s suicide Dhaka University, Suicide https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/f8qvt2h7gz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/xwijra6x/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-19b5inlzv3DineshTrivedi01.avif Dinesh Trivedi Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T11:56:01.710Z India appoints Dinesh Trivedi as next High Commissioner to Bangladesh Minister of External Affairs of India, Indian High Commissioner, Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomats, India https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4y7qllhphz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/zpwiggyx/death-from-measles.avif A child is being treated at the COVID-dedicated hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation in Mohakhali on Monday morning. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T10:38:17.313Z 5 more children die from measles and symptoms, death toll rises to 264 Children, Death, Measles https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/3s62co6hfr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/tlsj3vo2/ImageEnglish-Medium-FairSpecial-Article03.jpeg With the right guidance, English-medium students can compete strongly within the mainstream system. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T10:31:35.485Z After A Levels: Higher education options in Bangladesh Education, Higher Education, English Medium School, English Medium School Admission Fair, Admission Fair https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/yzj923zjkr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/yoxc9xq1/Press-Release-Eglals-ABC-Charity-School.jpg Sheltech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for sponsorship with Eglal’s ABC Charity School Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T10:25:34.521Z Sheltech sponsors young futures of Eglal’s ABC Charity School Corporate news, Young Generation, School, MoU https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/iddi81flnb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/231rvplp/image-381807-1777273444.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the re-excavation programme of the Ulashi ‘Zia Khal (canal)’ at Sharsha upazila on 27 April, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T10:03:37.562Z PM opens Ulashi canal re-excavation programme linked to his father’s memory Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Canal, Excavation https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/wnvealex49 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/exskev3d/9-manikganj-flower-27042026.jpg Water hyacinth blooms in a pond. Baniajuri, Ghior, Manikganj, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/gjwueywe/1–sylhet-rain-school-student.JPG A little boy stands with his umbrella in the rain. Shibganj, Sylhet, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/2v09xaaj/2-rangamati-fruit.JPG A few amloki hang from the branches of a leafless tree. Kandeb Chhara, Rangamati, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/tjkyzfl3/3-sylhet-rain-in-kithen-market-27042026.JPG Demand for lemons increases during the summer. Many people purchase lemons to prepare refreshing drinks, while buyers engage in trading at the wholesale market in the morning. Subhanighat, Sylhet, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/k4qnrn0g/4-rangamati-hill-vegetables-27042026.JPG A woman collects snake gourds from her field. Kandeb Chhara, Rangamati, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/kxkw9k83/5-faridpur-waiting-for-oms-27042026.jpg Low-income individuals gather from early morning in front of a dealer’s shop to collect five kilograms of rice at Tk 30 per kilogram and five kilograms of flour at Tk 24 per kilogram. Dignagar, Faridpur, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/25sv07la/7-khulna-paddy-field-27042026.JPG A flock of shalik ( a variety of mynah) descends on harvested paddy bundles in search of food. Dumuria, Khulna, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/99msou5d/9-manikganj-flower-27042026.jpg Water hyacinth blooms in a pond. Baniajuri, Ghior, Manikganj, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/nl487vky/10-rangpur-line-for-oms-27042026.JPG A child accompanies her grandmother to purchase rice and flour at subsidised rates under the Open Market Sale (OMS) programme. As the wait continues, the child passes time by writing on the ground. Poschim Khasbag, Rangpur, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/y8ox4eee/11-mymensing-flower-27042026.jfif Purple Ruellia add beauty amidst the greenery. Churkhai, Mymensingh, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/zsn925zq/12-khulna-labour-in-rice-mill-27042026.JPG Workers are busy drying paddy in the sun. Ghona Madardanga, Khulna, 27 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/dameg5bk/13-pm-tarique-rahman-jashore-27042026.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman boards a vehicle upon arriving in Jashore to attend various programmes. Airport, Jashore, 27 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T09:44:45.229Z TOP SHOTS (27 April 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/international/rdj267u9uw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-06-27/mvlyij1c/664355-01-02.jpg Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T09:35:59.135Z Iran FM blames US for failure of talks after landing in Russia Israel-US attack on Iran, Russia, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vktrcnpnxk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/nuqlhktl/ocean.avif Bangladesh's first ocean satellite ground station. Thursday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T09:34:43.748Z Bangladesh's first ocean satellite ground station set to launch in June Satellite, Chittagong University, Science, Technology https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7i4xfzoc6f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/30d2xsap/RAB-on-murder.avif Five people have been arrested in connection with the killing of customs official Bullet Bairagi (35), according to Rapid Action Battalion, which made the announcement at a press conference held on Monday morning in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T09:13:31.027Z Robbers posing as driver, passengers kill customs official, 5 arrested: RAB RAB, Robbery, Murder, Arrest, Bangladesh Customs, Official https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/l1ad60puhq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/wzgjafwx/7ENBHU2FUBIU3NIOXLTTHWLSCE.avif US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing Palm Beach International Airport en route to Joint Base Andrews, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, 25 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T08:41:01.000Z Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk Donald Trump, USA, Iran, Talks, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/rzy88ouz12 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/1026bxm2/sport.avif Liton Das flips the coin in the 1st T20I against New Zealand on 27 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T08:33:33.214Z Bangladesh opt to bowl in first T20I against New Zealand New Zealand, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/hk3g1s554i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/y6gfzkzz/Stockholm.jpg Global military spending surges on insecurity Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T07:34:37.324Z Global military spending surges on insecurity Military, Defence Budget, US, China, Russia, Germany, Ukraine https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/jobyy0ulh7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/e94c470t/Picture.jpg City Bank PLC and Water.org have launched a significant two-year partnership initiative in Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T07:21:34.539Z City Bank and Water.org take initiative to expand safe water and sanitation Corporate news, Sanitation, SDG https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/5nsq01buk2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/cufrwz7v/bus.avif This is a bus operating on the capital’s roads. To prevent the rear part of its structure (body) from collapsing, it has been tied with ropes and chains. Photo taken on April 12 in Gulistan, Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/n5s9grmn/Chaotic-Bus-Service.jpg-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-09-06/hcbclwv5/prothomalo-bangla_2024-09-06_csirojwu_WhatsApp%20Image%202024-09-06%20at%2016.46.57.jpeg Police escort former shipping minister Shajahan Khan to a court in Dhaka on 6 September 2024. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/08/03/225845b033e47ccde8b1c3c2fad08050-Diya-Khanam-Mim.jpg Diya Khanam Mim (L) and Abdul Karim Rajib are killed in a road accident on airport road in Dhaka on 29 July. File Photo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-04-28/ccp6q5mm/Old-vehicle.avif Unfit vehicles are a constant source of suffering for city dwellers. These vehicles, lacking proper fitness certification, continue to operate on roads across Dhaka and the rest of the country. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T07:19:57.854Z Enayetullahs exit, new controllers take over Dhaka’s old buses Public Transport, Bus, City bus service https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ictch1g1x0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/51gvbk7a/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-27p2c2y3xezamil-limon-nahida-bristy.avif Slain Bangladeshi students Zamil Ahamed Limon and Nahida Sultana Bristy. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/3acwrb5u/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-25hxhbc6vgUntitled-2.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T07:02:23.622Z Another body part recovered in Florida, tests to determine if it is Bristy’s Bangladesh Students, Murder, Investigation, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k4p74hlbc3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/gr0mxsov/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-1.24.25-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T07:00:37.952Z Fewer buses, sharp rise in smaller vehicles Dhaka, Data Traffic, Public Transport, City bus service https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/zp8fkskfj4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/11/07/00a85c4db7b403504ae5a4c6c0860069-Khulna-Laptop.jpeg A digital multimedia classroom in Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T06:52:28.973Z The urgent need for AI literacy in Bangladesh’s schools Education, AI, School, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ubs42rntj0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/h83cugqb/prothomalo-bangla2023-08edf1f068-f253-42c2-9169-46c6ec4f6dbcraniyanyan.avif Rani Yan Yan Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T06:31:32.302Z DC issues warning letter to Yan Yan over allegations of misinformation Human rights, Misinformation, Chittagong Hill Tracts https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/w33jjyxq28 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/6nz14qnd/image-381793-1777267624.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at Jashore Airport at 10:20 am today. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T05:55:49.115Z PM arrives in Jashore Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Jashore https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d65432zxh4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/jv9v7ciu/Info.avif Bullet Bairagi Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T05:46:45.041Z Customs officer Bullet Bairagi murdered; multiple suspects involved, says RAB RAB, Murder https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/br7ry6slke https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/gukqkcr5/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-267rrh93x1MV5BOWEwODdhODQtNTJiNC00YjlkLWI5ZjgtMGQ2MTYyZTY4MWMxXkEyXkFqcGcV1.avif Jaafar Jackson in a scene of the film 'Michael'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/vwas5gsc/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-26y3u37ffcMV5BOTM2ZWU1NGUtMDNiZi00M2Y1LWE0ZTYtN2QxZDFjOGYyZDA2XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.avif Jaafar Jackson in a scene of the film 'Michael'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/67wxwwim/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-26y72p50m2MV5BOGZiZmY2ZTktZDU1Mi00YThkLWJkZTAtMmYxNmRmNmVjMWY3XkEyXkFqcGcV1.avif Jaafar Jackson in a scene of the film 'Michael'. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T05:33:46.182Z Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop box office Michael Jackson, Pop Music, Singer, Biopic, Film, Box Office, Hollywood https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ptkin7xn58 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/t1gsvevf/seven.avif Selina Islam silently sheds tears staring at a photograph of her husband, Nazrul Islam. The photo was taken on Friday in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj city Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T05:26:37.871Z Verdict delivered, not enforced: pain lingers 12 years after N'ganj seven-murder Narayanganj, Murder, Awami League, Court, CMM Court https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/p1wmohr3kh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/xmfqpyh0/image-381694-1777215306.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T04:20:05.223Z Bangladesh missions engage US agencies over students killing Foreign Ministry, Student, Killed https://en.prothomalo.com/international/i8oeufkf76 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/stc07o82/568644-01-02.jpg Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-27/vqkint8x/566248-01-02.jpg This handout photograph released by the Iran's Foreign Ministry on April 26, 2026 shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) shaking hands with the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq before their meeting in Muscat. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T04:02:01.366Z Iran foreign minister heads to Russia as talks remain stalled Iran, USA, Russia https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0zvmbfozgo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-28/o3k7juo5/prothomalo-bangla2025-07-20auc3ozaq20072025-dh-6.avif A dilapidated, faded and worn-out bus on Dhaka's roads https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/10/23/bf645e5cb684895fda26d8df61004dbc-Untitled-1.jpg A female passenger struggles to save herself after she gets off a bus that stopped in the middle on Dhaka-Narayanganj Highway at Donia, Dhaka. Thousands of people are killed on the roads in the country every year while experts say reckless drivers are responsible in most of the cases. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-11/229bc8ca-74d0-4262-8abd-584f4894b692/1.jpg Students of Vikarunnisa Noon School and College demonstrate in Dhaka’s Shantinagar and Kakrail area on 25 November 2021, demanding safe road and protesting the death of Naim Hossain, a student of Notre Dame College, in a road crash. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/03/19/c3e47dc3ac55aa32194cf72a65f0edf8-BUP-2.jpg A student holds a placard protesting at the death of a BUP student in a road crash in front of Jamuna Future Park on 19 March, 2019 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/qn3sl7sy/Vehicles-without-fitness-Kachpur-Narayanganj-1-December-2025-Dipu-Malakar-1.jpeg A bus without fitness. The photo is taken in Kachpur, Narayanganj on 1 December 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T03:37:09.202Z Dhaka’s public transport trapped in politics and disorder Exclusive, Public Transport, Bus, Bus Fare, Dhaka, Politics, BNP Government, BNP, Awami League, DSCC, DNCC https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/b1365wa02p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/9wbip5tn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.41.55.jpeg The Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh, Joris Van Bommel https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/blpounzi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.41.55-1.jpeg The Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh, Joris Van Bommel. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/lgfbwn2g/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.41.57.jpeg The Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh, Joris Van Bommel. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/hnekkk6w/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.41.56.jpeg The Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh, Joris Van Bommel. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-27T02:52:35.842Z The Netherlands is committed to youth entrepreneurship in Bangladesh Netherlands, Bangladesh, Diplomacy, Ambassador, Interview, Diplomats https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/um217gittl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/eijy2ux7/Yes-vote.avif Leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement received a grant of Tk 10 million from Bangladesh Bank after forming a foundation to campaign in favour of a “Yes” vote in the referendum. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/70ac5lcv/Yes-vote-1.avif Former spokesperson of the dissolved committee of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Cynthia Jahin Ayesha, along with several other leaders, revealed the information about the 10 million taka grant received by the organisation’s top leaders at a press conference in front of the Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University on Thursday afternoon. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T16:40:33.856Z Allegation raised over BB's donation of Tk 10m to campaign for “Yes” vote in referendum Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Fund, Bangladesh Bank, Referendum, Mass Campaign https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dh9vnqz4oe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/tin36zox/Lightning.avif After several days of continuous heat, rain drenched Dhaka today. Flashes of lightning were also seen in the darkened sky before the downpour. The photo was taken around 5:00 pm on Sunday in the Tejgaon area of the capital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T15:44:13.208Z At least 14 people killed in lightning strikes in 7 districts Lightning, Killed https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7suq5sy0zr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-31/ife95c67/5852841.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T14:26:59.934Z Prime Minister Tarique to visit Jashore Monday Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government, Jashore, Rally https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fovnzbjh7i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-10/5e688d29-213d-4e97-9f38-db987c28beca/Govt_Logo.jfif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T13:36:42.084Z Govt appoints new heads to 15 institutions BNP Government, Appointment, Public Administration Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/zoikznovc9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/009emkp3/College-Teacher-Rajshahi.avif A woman teacher and the principal at Daokandi Government College, Rajshahi, was assaulted on the campus and the room of the principal was vandalised on 23 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T13:31:17.384Z Woman teacher who was beaten with shoes in Rajshahi suspended College, BNP, Rajshahi, Teacher https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/a5a2g1nffb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/tqchx2u6/ImageEnglish-Medium-FairSpecial-Article02.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T13:18:01.682Z Good English-medium schools: 7 features that matter beyond grade sheets English Medium School, Education, admission, English Medium School Admission Fair https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/m0m044xxbl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/xo16nbf1/Parliament.avif A parliament session is underway Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T13:02:19.810Z JS passes bill scrapping tax-free vehicle import facility for MPs Law, MP, BNP Government, Electricity https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/3ggzw01ubj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/n3r58d60/ImageEnglish-Medium-FairSpecial-Article01.jpeg In the past, the purpose of education was mainly to obtain a degree, but today the British curriculum and internationally recognised schools have fundamentally changed that idea. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T12:43:15.328Z The evolution of English-medium education in Bangladesh English Medium School, Education, English Medium School Admission Fair, British Council, Prothom Alo https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/uf9l96ler6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/sjcybt9p/MD-Sumon.avif Zihan Plastic Industries managing director Md Sumun Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T12:16:03.039Z Middle East crisis hits businesses hard, small entrepreneurs deeply worried Exclusive, Small and Medium Enterprise, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War, Production, Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/rf6jhhamzq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/l2jg83qk/Latham-Litton.avif Bangladesh skipper Litton Das with his New Zealand counterpart unveil the Bangladesh-New Zealand T20I trophy at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on 26 APril 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/y0fdr8y9/Litton-Das.avif Bangladesh skipper Litton Das adddresses the media at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on 26 APril 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/5mry4w9r/Abdul-Gaffar-Ripon-Mondal.avif Bangladesh include newcomers Abdul Gaffar and Ripon Mondal in the squad for the first time Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T11:13:35.189Z Bangladesh have moved on from World Cup absence: Litton Litton Das, T20 Cricket, Bangladesh Cricket, New Zealand https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xirw1ick7s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/mhorezr8/image-381531-1777194692.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke at the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting at Cabinet Division in the city. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T11:04:42.286Z PM directs fiscal austerity, strict scrutiny of projects Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Zonayed Saki, ECNEC https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/cbrr7zmr29 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/v5n9y4mt/7-rangamati-flower-and-butterfly-26042026.JPG A colourful butterfly has come to sip the nectar of a hibiscus. Notun Para Katachhari, Rangamati, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/jphv151o/1-sirajganj-villege-fair-26042026.jpg Children are buying balloons from a fair. Angaru, Solonga, Sirajganj, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/adrmaobz/2-moulavibazar-fishing-26042026.JPG A boy is catching fish. Cowardighi Haor, Moulvibazar, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/ec4ptf2w/3-sylhet-vegetables-trading-26042026.JPG A truck has brought data shaak (a variety of spinach). Workers are unloading the greens from the truck. Subhanighat, Sylhet, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/yychliiw/5-khulna-bhairav-river-boat-26042026.JPG A trawler is moving loaded with salt from Rupsha Salt Mill across the Bhairab River. BIWTA Launch Ghat, Khulna, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/zjiznumq/6-khulna-fruit-watermelon-26042026.JPG Retail traders are loading watermelons onto vans. Kadamtala, Khulna, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/4d0lcpqj/7-rangamati-flower-and-butterfly-26042026.JPG A colourful butterfly has come to sip the nectar of a hibiscus. Notun Para Katachhari, Rangamati, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/0gsu7sai/8-bogura-oms-26042026.JPG Since dawn, customers have been waiting at an OMS sales centre to buy rice and flour. Kahaloo, Bogura, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/h8353wtq/9-keraniganj-handfan-making-26042026.jpg Due to intense heat and frequent power outages, the demand for hand fans made of palm leaves has increased. The price of hand fans has risen from Tk one to 100. Dampara, Nikli, Kishoreganj, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/qta01jog/10-rangamati-flower-26042026.JPG Ashoka flowers begin to bloom in mid-spring and will continue to flower throughout the summer. Uttar Kalindipur, Rangamati, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/jskd9ra7/11-rangamati-goat-on-boat-26042026.JPG A farmer is travelling by boat carrying goats to their destination. Rangamati, 26 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/n3sv3mt9/12-meherpur-flower-26042026.jpg Roktdron flowers have bloomed abundantly on trees. Gangni, Meherpur, 26 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T10:58:29.629Z TOP SHOTS (26 April 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k7a3rrwc31 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-09/k5uzv07h/State-Minister-for-Foreign-Affairs-Shama-Obaed-Islam.webp State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam speaks to newspersons at the foreign ministry in the afternoon of 9 March 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T10:37:47.407Z Dhaka seeks justice over Florida student killings Foreign Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/l4hp77304e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/kn3a4069/chimpanzee-1.avif Two adult male members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group at Kibale National Park in Uganda form a coalition, seen in this 2014 photograph released on 9 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/0tly8we4/chimpanzee-2.avif Adult male chimpanzees of one group attack a male chimpanzee of another group in 2019 as part of lethal conflict among chimpanzees observed by researchers at Kibale National Park in Uganda. The photograph was released on 9 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/ho8hz973/chimpanzee-3.avif Two adult male members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group at Kibale National Park in Uganda form a coalition and chase other males, seen in this 2014 photograph released on 9 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T10:32:10.103Z Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree Wild Animal, Animals https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fkz2sigoy5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/a70encx6/nahida-brishti.avif Nahida Sultana Bristy Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T10:23:28.830Z Father’s only plea is that US law enforcement find Bristy’s body USA, Murder, Madaripur https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/sv4c4vkp55 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/kdrje33v/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-2698ltibr8WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-12.56.39-PM.avif Film producer Dev Prasad Roy, father of actress Puja Cherry, has been arrested and sent to prison over allegations of embezzling Tk 130 million in the name of film production. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/puo0jqxp/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-26yimoty8pPoojaCherryandherfather.avif Puja Cherry with her father Dev Prasad Roy. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T10:12:21.812Z Actress Puja Cherry on father’s arrest in embezzlement case Puja Cherry, Actress, Embezzlement, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/nolgf80bah https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/tletg659/thumbnails19641cb69a27d1a77cd9e5aa7bb5b2bagoplay1200x675.webp Cha Garam cover https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/idxnt0zo/Cha-gorom-Thematic-poster.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T09:33:42.021Z Cha Garam: story of impact, a tale lesser told Tea Garden Workers, Movie, Film https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mb6bkhud55 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/phlq907f/DNCC.avif The work to create a green zone on both sides of the Tongi canal near Neela Market in Sector 1 of Purbachal was taken up by Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), which then assigned the work to Vivid Construction Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T08:36:08.030Z Ejaz allowed a food court on land taken in the name of greening DNCC, Anti Corruption Commission, Corruption https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/1mr45afmnu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/p199x689/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-2171lfzya9040A2218.webp Take care to maintain proper body temperature in extreme heat. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/1uh1m2s3/prothomaloimportmedia20140514ded848dc4dbe919f9b761454f921ef2a-Untitled-5.avif Consume approximately 500 millilitres of fruit juice throughout the day Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T07:50:57.083Z Foods that prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance in the extreme heat Food Habit, Scorching heat, Health, Lifestyle https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/3pit7cvizq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0euf2bcb/Strait-of-Hormuz.avif Map of Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T07:40:26.836Z The Hormuz Blockade: War behind the ceasefire Strait of Hormuz, Iran-Israel Conflict, US, Opinion https://en.prothomalo.com/international/8snb3dhft7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-06-17/hcfcqeky/Trump-G7.jpg US President Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T06:28:59.585Z Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold Donald Trump, Israel-US attack on Iran, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/7o3335deb0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/q9sprtuq/Hero-ImageEnglish-Medium-School-Admission-Fair.jpeg The ‘English Medium School Admission Fair 2026’ has been jointly organised by the British Council and Prothom Alo, and will run until 5 May. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T06:14:16.837Z ‘English Medium School Admission Fair’ begins today English Medium School Admission Fair, English Medium School, Admission Fair, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/71x97mygnp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-09-10/o24ob72i/Power%20plant Representational image Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T05:43:28.261Z Power generation falls at 4 major plants, load shedding intensifies Electricity, Power Plant, Load shedding https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/yx2c6yvhx6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/l3ts98gx/fueljj.jpg Long queue of vehicles and motorbikes Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T05:07:39.306Z Ways to reduce electricity subsidies without increasing electricity prices Electricity, Price Hike, Fuel Price, Subsidy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/pvqpeenxjd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/qln8uezs/565597-01-02.jpg This illustration photo taken in Los Angeles shows a phone with a Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump displaying an image of the alleged suspect in a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on the ground after being apprehended on April 25, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T04:24:30.740Z Trump says shooting won't 'deter' him from Iran war Donald Trump, White House, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ywn7n1ntl3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/2kkd7bwz/564325-01-02.jpg White House Correspondents' Association Dinner https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/16g48gf3/564471-01-02.jpg Reporters react after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T04:18:39.727Z Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event White House, Donald Trump, Shooting https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/6jdx92wmuo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/4120hfcg/Day-laborer-1.jpg A group of day labourers wait to be hired, gathered in the early morning at a labour haat near the Fakirapool water tank area. The men represent different trades, masons, carpenters, and other manual workers, standing by the roadside in the hope of securing a day’s work. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-26T03:13:04.341Z Working-class people's frantic search for jobs City, Middle East War, Job https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/x0ayrvtgdu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/1whq44qg/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-24zwpqopjtSUNAMGANJFarmar-1.avif Farmer Ali Akbar is busy threshing paddy under the scorching summer sun at Baon Haor in Sunamganj Sadar upazila on 25 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/kyt20hdw/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-24v610xp3gSUNAMGANJFarmar-2.avif Paddy harvested from the haor is being threshed by machine in the threshing yard at Baon Haor in Sunamganj Sadar upazila on 25 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-25T15:24:50.879Z ‘We farm just to survive, there is no profit’ Farmer, Agriculture , Economy, Fuel Crisis, Price Hike https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/9cgq5i9p4x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/ec9os7ku/jamil.avif Relatives mourn at the village home of Jamil, a student from Jamalpur who was killed in the United States. The photo was taken Saturday afternoon in the Mohishbathhan area of Madarganj upazila. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-25T15:00:37.301Z Mourning at the home of slain PhD student Zamil Jamalpur, Murder, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ie4wvyeo3f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/s8grc3zi/Tonu-murder.avif After completion of remand, retired army personnel Hafizur Rahman, arrested in the Sohagi Jahan Tonu murder case, is being taken from court to jail under tight security. Saturday morning. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/0o99whyu/Hafizur-Rahman.avif Hafizur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-25T14:33:27.186Z Accused in Tonu murder case produced before court under tight security Murder, Court, Investigation, PBI https://en.prothomalo.com/international/mm80temk6t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/li21viha/559498-01-02.jpg A man reads a newspaper at a roadside stall in Islamabad on April 25, 2026. US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital on April 25 in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain. (Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP) https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-25/0qxrbwn4/559450-01-02.jpg This handout photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on April 25, 2026 shows Pakistan's Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (3rd R) meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (3rd L) upon his arrival in Islamabad. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-25T14:21:27.720Z US envoys headed to Pakistan for Iran war talks Iran-Israel Conflict, Pakistan, Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/ott/ueuy4kk6ka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-08-31/ftqx6szb/715622-01-02.jpg Actress Nicole Kidman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-25T14:15:32.578Z Nicole Kidman hospitalised after filming pro-wrestling scene Actress, Hollywood, OTT, Web Series, Shooting, Injury, Hospital