https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/88w9fzx1bu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/6zvevkel/Kurigram-Fertiliser-Shortage-Protest-1.avif Farmers block Madarganj–Kachakata road in Nageshwari of Kurigram by placing tree trunks across it to demand fertiliser on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/man26imi/Kurigram-Fertiliser-Shortage-Protest-2.avif Rafiqul Islam, an assistant agriculture officer of Nageshwari upazila, was recovered after 4 hours of confinement from a fertiliser warehouse in Nageshwari Upazila, Kurigram on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T13:21:27.608Z Farmers block road in Kurigram over fertiliser shortage; official confined for 4 hours Kurigram, Fertilizer, Agriculture , Farmer, Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/91zqm68p4t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/vce1ocol/Cocktail-Malibag-01.avif The cocktails were blasted in this area of Malibagh, Dhaka after the Jumma prayers on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T12:38:35.797Z 2 crude bombs explode in Malibagh Dhaka, Bomb, Blast https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/1llza30jng https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/nahly5ny/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17dvrp0uzq00124213-7.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/cksjo60q/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17q2nhrapc00000-9.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/csyydcju/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17dvrp0uzq00124213-7.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/wj7puvvt/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-1726pgckhp00000-14.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/qfoeeq1m/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17i6ibe2jd00000-11.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/4e2dhwbj/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17dhvhkuk300124213-42.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/e25mfl4i/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-178lqzii6v00000-20.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/uvhivrhm/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17nlm3ej4t00000-12.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/m9iocd0m/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17bxbcfvtw00124213-5.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/07djuloq/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17sukiaf6n00124213-65.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T12:27:01.037Z Discover Dhaka’s new Aquarium Park! Dhaka, Travel, Fish, Bird, Water https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/txwdukiv4b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/iadjnqeo/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18ypxn0dhgdanilovich.avif Former US diplomat John Danilovich speaks virtually at the launch of Abdur Razzaq’s book on the history and politics of Jamaat-e-Islami. Lakeshore Hotel, Gulshan, September 18 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T12:19:58.977Z Alongside Jamaat, Awami League must also reckon with its past: Danilowicz Jamaat-e-Islami, Awami League, US, Diplomats, Abdur Razzak https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/1fyvynxbyi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/w3wt6ynh/Law-Minister-Asaduzzaman-1.jpeg Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman speaks at the publication ceremony of the late Barrister Abdur Razzaq’s book, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics, at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/knkikn5e/Jamaat-e-Islami-Book.jpeg Participants at the unveiling ceremony of Abdur Razzaq’s book, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics, held at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/1w9g719u/Dilara-Choudhury.jpeg Political analyst Professor Dilara Choudhury speaks at the unveiling ceremony of Abdur Razzaq’s book, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics, held at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/297zybez/Kamal-Ahmed.jpeg The Daily Star Consulting Editor Kamal Ahmed speaks at the unveiling ceremony of Abdur Razzaq’s book, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics, held at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T11:00:52.805Z Jamaat could have resolved many questions if Razzaq’s 2016 statement were signed: Law minister Books, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liberation War, Md Asaduzzaman, Law Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/qsbg1glnnj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-07/1e3b3dda-25ae-4cc3-b21b-9acb9fdbcc87/prothomalo_bangla_2021_09_c768295c_5ab5_4780_b40e_35f3900c44cb_eb80656ea03ee222c7c1ed70bfa1ab52_5ef8.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T10:39:30.841Z Senior citizens: The people who build the nation must not disappear Aged, Citizen, Employment, Life Expectancy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/nqo1jnz67m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/faqs11di/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18d1q6d8i2Untitled-3.avif BNP leader Farid Uddin Gazi Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T10:34:57.565Z "I want to burn you alive, what do you say?" BNP leader threatens businessman BNP leader, Patuakhali, Threat, Viral Audio, union parishad https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/avdqex8vkr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/e3ti2sh7/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-189pyw6zp33.webp This smiling trader carries a heavy load of jute on his head, taking it to a trawler. He purchased the jute from local farmers at Tk 3,100 per maund. Uttar Aicha, Barishal, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/usdm5n4v/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18ibakh4441.webp A farmer carries jute on an easy bike to sell at the weekly market. . Dignagar, Faridpur, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/4wobh3ti/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18y6rf65r92.webp Dry grass is being sold for use in betel-leaf gardens. Fultola Bazar, Khulna, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/w5m74xff/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-189pyw6zp33.webp This smiling trader carries a heavy load of jute on his head, taking it to a trawler. He purchased the jute from local farmers at Tk 3,100 per maund. Uttar Aicha, Barishal, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/4897hvja/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18vp7bavj54.webp A bronze-winged jacana (jolpipi), also known locally as jolmoyur, searches for food among the water lilies in the wetland. Sreepur, Gazipur, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/6z2jtjwh/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-182gy4d0x85.webp A shrike perches atop a catkin, waiting to hunt insects. Ekdanta, Pabna, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/lcqv4v40/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-182jerl8ue6.webp Rising waters of the Padma River have submerged the grazing lands. Three people are returning in a small boat after cutting green grass from across the river, which will be used as cattle feed. Radhakantapur, Pabna, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/lvmd4chq/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18b0rtvf5t7.webp The wholesale vegetable market becomes bustling from dawn. Wholesalers surround a farmer as soon as he arrives with his homegrown gourds. Gobindanagar, Thakurgaon, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/qvi58uwg/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18lymcs9yy8.webp Castor bean (venna or verenda) bloom by the roadside. Raiganj, Sirajganj, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/hufhkk5t/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18w3wdgd1f9.webp A butterfly rests on blooming lemon blossoms. Rangamati, 18 September 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T09:46:37.517Z TOP SHOTS (18 September 2026) Photo Story, TOP SHOTS, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/aetp8hg5xw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/5hhgq7pw/WhatsApp_Image_2026_09_14_at_17_50_19.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/g9jzwsfb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-17.50.19.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/r9riw4md/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-17.50.20-2.jpg The Tangail weaving industry needs more than recognition https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/2u9l9fp1/20240322140857.jpg The identity must not be lost https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/027p1ih4/20240322142146.jpg The women must be empowered further https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/yanorr71/20240322141455.jpg Th weavers must be given due respect https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/9qgtqq1q/rick.webp Battery-run rickshaws are more lucrative https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/edvksx0a/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-17.50.19-2.jpeg Tangail saree https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/u85uweeo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-17.50.20-1-1.jpeg Tangail saree Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T09:10:35.749Z Tangail’s weaving heritage: At crossroads of crisis and possibility Tangail, Handloom, Heritage, Saree, Cottage Industry https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2yuuk6ok1v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/hg2emor4/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-179zgom2ypuimage-9.avif Cigarettes Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T09:03:00.980Z Low-priced cigarette prices rise again Cigarette, Price Hike, Tobacco https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hbk4qkxvuc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/4hoot0lx/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-185j6an5272ducsuwriterphotocorrect.avif Wrong photographs were initially displayed alongside the names of six literary figures at the DUCSU museum. Following criticism, the photographs were replaced with those in this frame. Top left: Muhammad Enamul Haq, Abul Quasem Fazlul Haq, Jasimuddin. Bottom left: Munier Chowdhury, Asad Chowdhury, Abul Fazal. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/a8f3puxz/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-182dixwjjd1-ducsu-writer-photo-wrong.avif Most of the photographs initially displayed alongside the names of six literary figures at the DUCSU museum did not match the individuals they represented. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T09:02:19.467Z DUCSU museum: Wrong photos used for 6 literary figures, removed after criticism DUCSU, Museum, Dhaka University, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Jinnah, Controversy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/03fdo477l5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/qazdhc4v/dc06401e-2e74-4722-b40e-4e42dd3f35fb.jpg The Government of Bangladesh and KOICA signed the Record of Discussion (RoD) and Terms of Reference (ToR) for the project. 17 september, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T07:08:54.414Z KOICA to provide $2m grant for vocational training project in Chattogram South Korea, Chattogram, Agreement, Training https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d5m1jtdmxb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/2y4mh6bt/info.avif Erosion along Cox’s Bazar beach is worsening day by day. Laboni Point, 10 September https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/08q1wn97/info-2.avif A channel-like waterway has formed in the middle of the beach. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T07:06:52.957Z Why is erosion intensifying along Cox’s Bazar beach, what does it indicate? Cox's Bazar, Climate Change Impact, Forest, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/cswqzx18yd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/rnxvyq6q/prothomalo_bangla_2026_09_18_3rzf47va_Diana.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/27j553d6/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-183rzf47vaDiana.avif King Charles and Princess Diana https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/pfqpvmjg/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19zntyl50idiana.avif Princess Diana https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/sqt6qq2p/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-31r0qbth95Image.avif Collage Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T06:45:47.462Z King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes Princess Diana, King Charles, Marriage, Divorce, Books, Britain, History, UK https://en.prothomalo.com/international/australia/78bcaatppg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/6tje38iv/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21gwn04eceWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-4.47.42-PM.avif Collage https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/s29u6v02/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-170ii7jxjrtony.avif Australian Home Affairs and Immigration Minister Tony Burke. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/lsl47krh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-12.07.23.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T05:26:38.238Z Australia tightens visa rules, leaving Bangladeshi students worried about future Australia, visa, Foreign Students, Bangladesh Students, Study Abroad https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qdut09j4qx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/xnwy76p3/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17ib03v6bzRakibul-oc-01.avif Md Rakibul Hasan, officer-in-charge (OC) of the capital’s Cantonment police station. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T03:55:39.950Z Cantonment police station OC taken to DB office DB Police, Sheikh Hasina, July Mass Uprising https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lxxc4mc4h8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/dyt3vbc0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-11.47.16.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T03:12:04.128Z Discrimination against women has increased Women, Discrimination, Gender Equality https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/qhwbv27vlv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-06/ccf0be35-323f-4908-a7b9-c25660dad26a/exams.webp Candidates sit for SSC exam. In a society that treats a single standardised exam at age 16 as the ultimate determinant of human potential, our socio-educational structure leaves virtually no room for late bloomers Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T02:30:39.988Z A society that overlooks late bloomers Youth, Examination, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/zt71jbsg8f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-20/uyylxt1f/prothomalo-bangla2025-01-20o2ovbyy907335920250113-SH0019042223.webp File photo of textbook printing Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T02:30:22.160Z Leaked estimates, tailored bids add Tk 2.52 billion to textbook printing costs Books, Corruption, National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), Textbook https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/sbgn6xqo64 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/qwl3wh3z/WhatsApp_Image_2026_09_17_at_21_38_08.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/z01nzwjd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-17-at-21.38.08.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/ff7skb8d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-17-at-22.00.09.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T16:59:24.361Z Colleges struggle for students as demand surges at top 10 Education, SSC Result 2026, College Admission, HSC Admission, College, Student, GPA 5 https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0nfy81fx5u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/lzdkzdyk/mahdi.webp Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met with Prime Minister’s Adviser and spokesperson of Prime Minister’s Office Mahdi Amin at the PMO. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T15:37:13.045Z Mahdi Amin urges Indian envoy to prevent fugitives from creating instability Indian High Commissioner, Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/78biukinbv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/shk2txd8/prothomalo-bangla2023-08b980140b-7e6a-4ae4-8f28-719f5e7b1b38b326693d-c016-4f59-8032-8fa05e2ec59f.avif Pension Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T15:19:39.804Z Universal Pension Scheme: Nominees to receive pensions until age 80 Pension, Universal Pension Scheme, Retirement, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/28n1kbfq2b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/0lseywck/ec.avif Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazl Md Sanaullah speaks to journalists at the Nirbachan Bhaban on 17 September Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T13:42:50.240Z Union parishad election date not finalised despite meeting Union parishad election, Election commission, Election https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/hnbjem27ww https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/74fzuayd/khaled.avif Playing for Kent against Lancashire in the ongoing four-day County Championship Division Two match, Bangladesh pacer Khaled Ahmed took 8 wickets, and help his team win a vital game Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T13:36:24.237Z Khaled had forgotten about the hat-trick Khaled Ahmed, Cricket, England https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4q397m8a25 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/xnwy76p3/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17ib03v6bzRakibul-oc-01.avif Md Rakibul Hasan, officer-in-charge (OC) of the capital’s Cantonment police station. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T12:48:23.112Z ‘This police force won’t be able to do anything if she returns’: Audio goes viral, OC withdrawn Sheikh Hasina, Police, DMP, Viral Audio https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/t10isp9fzt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/e4xe5kv2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-14.02.25.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T12:23:54.741Z Shinjuku Halal Food founder elected president of Shin-Okubo Bangladeshi Business Community Japan, Diaspora, Business https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/raatze9uir https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/9a9s5yci/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-270xkhviv8prothomaloimportmedia20190202ea9b194ca26b676ca7643dabe94c9064-5c551d7abefd8.avif Students after the SSC examination. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T12:01:34.950Z Class XI admission 2026: How to confirm selection and what documents are required College Admission, HSC Admission, SSC Result 2026, Education, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/t3lx7166s9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/pn9y7djb/DUCSU-Abdul-Malek-1.avif Islami Chhatra Sangha leader Abdul Malek https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/u6oxovn2/DUCSU-AbdulMalek2.avif Cover page of the book of Mohammad Hannan https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/5l2pprj6/DUCSU-Abdul-Malek-3.avif Three photos of Jinnah displayed at DUCSU https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-02/zhs0hd3k/Tofail-Ahmed-1.avif Tofail Ahmed addresses a rally during the 1969 Mass Upsurge https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/01c1w637/DUCSU-Abdul-Malek-4.avif A Dhaka University student tore down the photos of Muhammad Ali Jinnah at DUCSU museum Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T11:44:46.988Z DUCSU museum displays photographs of Abdul Malek: Who was he, and how was he killed? History, Liberation War, Chhatra Shibir, Tofail Ahmed, DUCSU, Dhaka University, Education, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/hafbyj9xdy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/tanqrydu/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16avztcvqzWhatsAppImage20260916at81656PM.avif Pop star Ed Sheeran's opening acts and his own band have quit his US tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/y0vqwvw3/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16cqkgncpaMacklemore-reuters.avif Macklemore https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/k0hxett5/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16x2njwcowEd-Sheeran-reuters.avif Ed Sheeran https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/na2tterg/2026-09-16T002646Z1134859291RC2GFIA5UOYXRTRMADP3ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-MACKLEMORE-ED-SHEERAN.JPG Ed Sheeran Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T10:31:07.911Z Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit tour after Macklemore axed for pro-Palestinian remarks Ed Sheeran, Concert, Pop Music, Palestine, Conflict https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/roundtable/lo02uig4p5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/o3hbg8x5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-16-at-15.10.30.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T10:16:33.850Z 'Information must travel faster than the security threat' BIMSTEC, Security, Terrorism, Cyber security, Bengal , Regional cooperation, Roundtable https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/rjldbrmyuh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/ceoof0s3/PIC-City-Bank-American-Express-Ultramarine-Credit-Card.jpg City Bank announced the launch of City Bank American Express Ultramarine Credit Card Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T10:05:10.501Z City Bank introduces the City Bank American Express Ultramarine Credit Card City Bank, Credit card, Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/5fky3p7o7u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/u986jmvh/football.avif Bangladesh women’s football team conceded six goals against South Korea in their second match of the women’s football event at the Asian Games https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/n6zrevi6/FOOTBA.avif Bangladesh performed much better in the first half than they had against North Korea Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T10:01:03.991Z Bangladesh concede six goals against South Korea in Asian Games women’s football Bangladesh football, Asian Games, Women’s football https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ze75s68rpc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/iy3lukfb/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15uwmsfztu7731836809316415392736822851757954743303594n.avif Startup programme Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T08:43:07.954Z Bangladesh Bank’s 'Udyog' opens applications, young people to receive up to Tk 2m loan, Money, Employment, Bangladesh Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pzq5do0etc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/35yrcxzm/Laos.avif Screengrab of The Laotian Times Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T08:43:07.460Z Laos suspends new work permits and labour visas for Bangladeshis Laos, visa, Migrants, Expatriate Workers https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/ddqvhh47eo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/xeiahrxs/6.-Cumilla-flower.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/k6p3743v/1.-Rangamati-flower.jpg Jhinge flower (gourd flower) is blooming. Kumra Tila, Rangamati, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/k6ssnhnu/2.-Sylhet-cow.JPG A buffalo grazes in a rain-soaked field, while egrets stand nearby in search of insects. Chowdhury Bazar, Rajnagar, Moulvibazar, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/x2ojreye/3.-Bogura-womenworker.jpg Women slice locally grown chillies to collect seeds for sowing in the char areas. Dhalirkandi embankment area, Sariakandi, Bogura, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/cbrvzhsd/4.-Rangamati-Wild-fig.jpg Clusters of figs hang from the branches of a tree. Asambasti, Rangamati, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/wwc1d6oe/5.-Sylhet-bird.JPG Two shaliks fighting mid-air, others are watching sitting in a wire. Rajnagar, Moulvibazar, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/v7ti5uq7/6.-Cumilla-flower.jpg A beautiful butterfly flies towards a hibiscus bloom. Kotbari, Salmanpur, Cumilla. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/c14ie481/7.-Gazipur-bird.JPG A pair of munias sits on a dry palm branch above a paddy field. Keowa, Sreepur, Gazipur, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/gf78uceo/8.-Rangpur-Construction-workers.JPG The sky is cloudy and rain may appear anytime, but work must go on. Construction workers head to work in groups. Shalban, Rangpur, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/mxhn5q92/9.-Khulna-Sack.JPG Used sacks are transported from Khulna to Bogura for recycling. Station Road, Khulna, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/yqlxoczw/10.-Rangpur-Radish-greens.JPG A man heads to the market to sell small radishes. Kamal Kachna, Rangpur, 17 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/0qsv4l4s/11.-Sylhet-GPA-Pic.JPG Students who achieved GPA-5 hold crests at a meritorious award programme. District Shilpakala Academy auditorium, Moulvibazar, 17 September. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T08:39:40.548Z TOP SHOTS (17 September 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/byn5eyik71 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/xzzbqo18/Education-Inequality.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T08:21:47.188Z Inequality in education is increasing rather than decreasing Exclusive, Bangladesh, Equality, Inequality, School, English Medium School, Madrasa https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/j2c42uv9kc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/1kxyidic/Arinjoy-Dhar-Pic2.jpeg Arinjoy Dhar Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T07:36:58.100Z BRAC welcomes Arinjoy Dhar as deputy executive director BRAC, Appointment, Leadership https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/krw4tueak0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-05/bf3f9990-5c90-47e4-a8c0-7d2f6c2438c5/prothomalo_english_import_media_2019_07_16_3c0aa8407873cf0c8654fc0e14c7dd3c__AS_1941055850.jpg Construction works of metro rail project in Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T06:48:22.087Z How high will fares be on such costly metro rail projects? Metro Rail, JICA, DMTCL https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wwyp7a91wm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-06/nkmqmg3l/MetroRail.webp Metro rail Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T06:44:43.717Z 3 Metro Rail projects in Dhaka to cost Tk 2.5 trillion Metro Rail, Cost, Project, DMTCL https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1uhnnikora https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/ys75s3vv/Universal-Pension.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T06:42:41.926Z Universal pension scheme: Money can be withdrawn after 5 years Pension, Universal Pension Scheme, Social Security https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/zurr56d4mr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/83g7bdlv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16zc0k9s2dBGMEA-Jamaat-1.webp Leaders of BGMEA, the apex body of the country’s readymade garment industry, held an exchange of views with Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman. On 16 September, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/rl281trl/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16ut96ignmBGMEA-Jamaat-2.webp BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan briefing journalists after the meeting with Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami. Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar and leaders of both parties are standing next to him. At Minto Road, Dhaka. 16 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T05:41:54.034Z BGMEA leaders exchange views with Opposition leader Politics, BGMEA, Jamaat Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Export https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/ujhfu7vtl8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/es13iths/7.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/n6ht616v/1.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg The old brick architecture of Arakul Math in South Keraniganj still bears the marks of the past. Its narrow, tall, conical spire and small niches in the walls are characteristic of ancient architectural traditions of the subcontinent. Over the years, moss and weeds have grown across the structure, while various plants and trees have sprung up around it https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/abtkxb6r/2.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg Parrots perch on the old brick walls of Arakul Math. They use the small gaps and holes in the walls as safe shelters https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/c39tlxj7/3.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg A century-old wall, yet alive with signs of new life. A pair of common mynas takes shelter in a hole in Arakul Math https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/2nfyvpmy/4.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg Parrots gather on the walls of Arakul Math. One is emerging from its nest, while others perch on the wall https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/muh9jiby/5.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg A spotted dove flies past the spire of Arakul Math. Parrots and various other birds can still be seen around the old structure https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/kef9imf1/6.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg Arakul Math and the trees and vegetation surrounding it are now a safe haven for birds https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/es13iths/7.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg As there is a water body beside the math, little egrets can still occasionally be seen moving peacefully around it https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/oghf1csq/8.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg The weathered exterior of the village’s centuries-old math. The small holes and niches have served as safe nesting sites for parrots for many years https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/ehbxkaw3/9.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg Kites can also be seen around Arakul Math. When they hear the kites’ calls, other birds become alarmed and retreat to the safety of the math. Once the kites leave, the birds reappear around the structure https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/7kezrx5c/10.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg According to local residents, flocks of parrots used to arrive here just a few years ago. Now, seeing even a single flock of parrots has become a matter of good fortune https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/o8b57wz1/11.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg Modernisation and environmental change, pesticides on farmland, the destruction of forests and a changing climate are shrinking birds’ habitats and putting them under threat https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/z13ovaye/12.-dhaka-arakul-math-keraniganj-historic-structure-palo-17092026.jpg Arakul Math in Dakshin Keraniganj, near Dhaka, may be unfamiliar to the general public, but it is a unique world for birds. Although birds continue to make their homes in the centuries-old, dilapidated structure, neither visitors nor local residents show much interest in it. Meanwhile, rapid land-filling and urbanisation are threatening to erase the nests that birds have built here over generations. Preserving the math could help this safe haven for birds survive for many more years Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T05:23:09.179Z A home for birds at Arakul Math Photo Story, Nature, Bird, TOP SHOTS https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0nt7cdpb9y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/qg9rheye/JCD-President-Rakibul-Islam.avif Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal central president Rakibul Islam addresses a reception for new students organised by the Jagannath University unit of Chhatra Dal on 16 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T04:05:47.127Z No one will be forced to join political programmes: JCD president JCD, Chhatra Dal, Jagannath University, Student Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/x9vo4dzcid https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/11/28/f529db7dd41498bfd80b68f928bcf68c-elections.jpg Representational image of Bangladesh elections Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T04:02:49.191Z Local government elections unlikely this year Local Government Election, EC https://en.prothomalo.com/international/hv09becvwh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/wybv8yx6/Mahmoud-Abbas.avif Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T03:24:48.522Z US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly USA, Gaza, Palestine, Israel, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, Geopolitics https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/qwi63pnyuv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-09/98udg5q4/Kutupalong-Rohingya-Camp.avif Kutupalong Rohingya Camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T03:06:09.273Z Malaysia PM to offer to host Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing in deal for Rohingya return Myanmar, Rohingya, Rohingya repatriation, Rohingya crisis, Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, Diplomacy, Anwar Hossain https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k3l8lff81r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/2qgbx7fp/SRB.png SRB Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T02:56:07.408Z SRB formally begins journey as specialised police unit Special Response Battalion (SRB), RAB, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/8qjp22xyxx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/axnho2hr/Tasfiya-Ahmed-Tisha.avif Tasfiya Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T02:32:20.629Z Milestone School teacher killed in Banasree road crash Dhaka, Road accident, Teacher https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/343ej19n5w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/9jj6g4jo/admission.avif Students check their SSC results Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T16:52:50.147Z Class XI admission: More than 980,000 selected, 416 colleges get no students SSC Result 2026, College Admission, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/316liqkmx6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-09/rie405bu/prothomalo-bangla2025-08-24t4h2mkcd6.avif Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) building. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T16:41:13.049Z DUCSU term ends, current committee can stay on for 3 months with limited powers DUCSU Election, Election, Dhaka University https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/chktd92a2m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/swvl6vi7/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16jiw4ttjnWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-16-at-8.02.00-PM.avif Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with FBCCI administrator Fazlul Hoque. 16 September, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T16:05:54.031Z Work underway to supply 300MW to national grid within next month: Russian Ambassador Russia, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, FBCCI https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/n578new0f3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/e3g9y5vj/college-admission.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T14:53:21.882Z Class XI admission: First-phase results published, here’s how to check Education, College Admission, SSC Result 2026 https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/cdwdnqqlvv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/5cipswpk/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-30kgkwou1dWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-30-at-20.34.51-1.avif On 30 August, RAB presented two people detained over the death of a headteacher who fell from a battery-powered rickshaw after a mugger pulled at her bag in front of the Parliament building. Police now say they were not involved in the incident. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/si3oajc9/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16fmllzqkkWhatsAppImage20260916at63343PM.avif Arrested Md Khokon and Rajib Matubbar. 16 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/gisv7cgx/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-30d148wdc11-image-Template-2-Recovered.avif Deceased headteacher Ranjila Parveen. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/71lkc7a8/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16pfg2v4avWhatsAppImage20260916at63422PM.avif The motorcycle used during the incident was recovered from the Diabari area. 16 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/tdiw4oiv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16o2sif5dkWhatsAppImage20260916at63422PM1.avif The motorcycle used during the incident was recovered from the Diabari area. 16 September. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T14:37:23.321Z DB now says 3 suspects held by RAB were not involved Mugger, Death, DB Police, RAB, Special Response Battalion (SRB) https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/3cjumn7a36 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-05/48ada6ef-35b3-42be-b662-fe9baf2cf319/FvGe5dpaQAM89Xe.jpg Thousands of Nepal cricket fans watch their team in action Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T14:14:22.404Z Bangladesh’s Nepal tour confirmed; three-match T20I series to honour flood victims Cricket, Nepal, Nepal Disaster https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/613bodt0pq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/pi5rujis/2.-Moulavibazar-flower.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/f62vdtfu/1.-Rangpur-flower.JPG A dragonfly sits on the tip of a water lily blooming in a pond. Baraipara, Mithapukur, Rangpur, 16 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/sc60v6dg/2.-Moulavibazar-flower.jpg Rain droplets make the red frangipani (Kathgolap) look even more delicate. Shantibagh Walkway, Moulvibazar, 16 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/o5d898cn/3.-Faridpur-In-making-quilts.jpg Preparing for winter, Rafique Sheikh is sewing a quilt. Ambikapur, Faridpur, 15 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/1doy1rqz/4.-Khulna-fishfeed.JPG A man scattering fish feed. Shalua, Dumuria, Khulna, 16 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/bdqtkfpg/5.-Sirajgonj-fishfeed.jpg A man transports a basket used for scattering fish feed in a pond on a van. Jalilnagar, Tarash, Sirajganj. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/j22nk06s/6.-Bogura-farmer.jpg A farmer takes harvested paddy home from the field by van. Gorerbari, Gabtali, Bogura, 16 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/hp3wfnfo/7.-Sylhet-bird.jpg A heron busy catching fish while sitting on a water lily leaf. Nalia, Sylhet, 16 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/v59zzc90/9.-Sylhet-bird.JPG A black drongo sits on a tree branch beside a paddy field. Tintila, Sylhet, 16 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/g9zv1wdj/10.-Rangpur-farmer.JPG A farming couple weeds a coriander field. Baraipara, Mithapukur, Rangpur, 16 September. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/rmi4bwx0/11.-Pabna-cow.jpg A man takes his cattle into a pond for a bath. Malanchi, Pabna, 16 September. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T13:26:51.648Z TOP SHOTS (16 September 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography