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 https://en.prothomalo.com/international/fzbefbmhts https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-06/dd17e18b-aa98-4c57-946c-b08d9cb961b7/HEALTH_CORONAVIRUS_RAMADAN_SAUDI_HAJJ.JPG An aerial view of Kaaba at the Grand mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 August 2019 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T13:16:22.632Z Arab League chief condemns alleged Houthi attack on Mecca Mecca, Houthi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tp0o7u269w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/bfdwaqlp/prothomalo-english2026-03-10gko7z918WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-10-at-4.27.29-PM.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T12:56:54.921Z Govt working to reopen Malaysian labor market transparently: Secretary Expatriates' Welfare Ministry, Malaysia, Expatriate Workers, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Expatriate https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/9m0xzd5m7b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/29w3fyqc/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-16pfe4i5raWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-16-at-9.32.30-AM.avif Mohammad Abdus Sobahan, a tehsildar at the Char Montaz Union Land Office in Rangabali, Patuakhali. He has been accused of taking extra money from a service recipient beyond the government-prescribed fee. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T12:48:17.598Z “Why Tk 70,000 needed for a Tk 1,150 service?”, tehsildar issued notice after video goes viral Patuakhali, Bribe, Official, Viral Video, Viral https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jkh5pc4w4y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/57nuzoon/ECNEC.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair at the ECNEC meeting held at the Bangladesh Secretariat Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T12:12:11.946Z ECNEC approves Gabtali-Dasherkandi metro rail project, 11 others worth Tk 1.69 trillion ECNEC, Metro Rail, Development projects https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ygcrb4we6w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/zbxbllto/mahdi-amin.avif Mahdi Amin, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office and adviser to the prime minister, speaks at a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday afternoon Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T11:19:21.732Z 150 gas wells to be drilled, three LNG terminals to be built: Mahdi Amin LNG, Gas Supply, Gas Exploration https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ujclgwutg5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-09/2hckq6qb/prothomalo-bangla2021-055f28f541-cead-462f-8efd-f581f133b11fa22f455a-68b6-4918-a0c6-5a51031e49ff.avif Workers work at a readymade garments factory. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T09:56:34.878Z Readymade garment factories: Are physical and mental stress behind the ‘ghost’ scare? Exclusive, Readymade garment industry, Readymade Garment Workers https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/59g4my5973 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-21/fgi73dv6/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-21bje1nxje58479410624145173956706982039318210574859244n.avif Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T08:32:51.667Z Which party does Satkhira’s Gazi Nazrul Islam now represent in parliament? Exclusive, Satkhira, MP, Jamaat Candidate, 13th Parliament, Jatiya Sangsad, Excavation https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/rg6dgo4rwq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/03p8o1a6/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15lp10rf29Untitled-4.avif BRAC Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T07:42:09.862Z BRAC Bank named among world’s top 500 performing banks Forbes, BRAC Bank, Bangladesh Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2pg7r00wxn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/qfem3yph/info.avif Teacher Ranjila Parvin Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T07:09:32.591Z Teacher killed in snatching: DB claims to have arrested ‘real snatchers’ DB Police, Arrest, Snatching, Killed https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/93z8ffmvb4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-04/8faa4641-914a-4f3e-baa3-19ed7e32cc80/Sonali_Bank_logo.webp Sonali Bank logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T06:38:08.642Z Sonali Bank officials, employees took Tk 1.16b in excess bonuses; ordered to return the money Banking Sector, Money, Sonali Bank, Exclusive, Salary https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/xf43junocr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/whr48fon/College-Admission.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/bpnvf8ay/College-Admission.avif Students checking their results Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T06:20:23.523Z Class-XI admissions: First-phase results tonight, here’s how students can check College Admission, Dhaka Board, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/w58t6dxesa https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-12/dde692ea-d9ee-4202-81ae-809175c4e2cb/election.jpg Union Parishad election Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T05:39:21.211Z Lack of coordination between EC and govt comes to light Vote, union parishad, EC, Local Government Election, Politics, Election commission https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pp72320zkw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-06-03/o2s2qjmj/518874-01-02.jpg Muslim worshippers gather for prayers around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on 2 June 2025 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T04:51:39.203Z Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of ‘red line’ Huthi Rebels, Saudi Arabia, Mecca https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/yruot19npo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/2dhvuox1/Lionel-Messi.jpg Inter Miami’s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after missing a chance to score during a Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, on 12 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T04:12:34.523Z Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly Lionel Messi, Argentina, Inter Miami https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/n9yiha74hp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/2kbte9s4/3.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/6m5e0sef/1.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg Between 25 and 30 people cut fish at Masum Bazar in Pabna https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/9z4g5spf/2.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg Amid the young workers there, an elderly man can be seen cutting fish https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/2kbte9s4/3.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg Despite being over 90, Niamat Molla is still going about his work with remarkable determination https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/utxm3dpr/4.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg Niamat Molla begins by scraping the scales off a fish https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/dwj1ufta/5.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg Another elderly man, who has bought the fish, brings it to him to be cut https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/0uy6udsa/6.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg Cutting large fish can be somewhat difficult for Niamat Molla as his strength has diminished with age https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/ip1ta9lg/7.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg Within a few minutes, Niamat Molla cuts the fish into pieces https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/znfpyul5/8.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg He cuts the fish to the size requested by the customer https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/7wypjate/9.-Pabnafish-cutting-professionmarkettraditional-curved-blade16092026.jpg Niamat Molla’s two weathered hands and this sharp boti are the sole source of income for his household Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T03:59:41.748Z 90-year-old Niamat struggle for survival Pabna https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/bpi18huejh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/gspsacbv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-155n0ub169Du-cocktail-01.avif Crude bombs were blasted on the Dhaka University campus in the night on 15 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T03:47:55.185Z 3 crude bombs explode in Dhaka University area at night Supreme Court, Dhaka University, Explosion, Campus https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/95h7hpl1eq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2014/09/20/dcfcc244f322311c895f1ebe0a1f418b-download--1-.jpg Moody’s Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T03:13:44.007Z Moody’s restores Bangladesh’s credit rating outlook to stable Business Environment, Banking Sector, Credit Rating, Moon https://en.prothomalo.com/video/gzd2ofz0z2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-16/a00d1mab/DUCSU-Museum-Demand.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T02:57:11.189Z Chhatra Federation holds press conference with 5 demands, including DUCSU museum DUCSU, Museum, Politics, History, Liberation War https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nh3xoneyv7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-06/4d4d5343-a9b5-4e7e-ab2c-4c668f6d8f06/1685770347_unb_newswire.jpg A gas stove Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T02:34:54.385Z Gas supply increases, industry gets priority Gas Supply, Industry, Electricity, Load shedding, Power Sector, Fuel Crisis, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/74lo3d7wfl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-09/bk3md0c0/prothomalo-bangla2025-10-09f6jpe9tz09102025-dh-3.avif Representational image Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-16T02:20:46.633Z Bangladesh's health budget just doubled, what happens next? Public Health, Budget, Health, Health Card https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/bbs0nj9ri6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/e5p7i18c/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15fdk4zgpq006.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/k0wcfe3g/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15g3qz87e5001.avif Various rituals in South Indian culture are still rooted in ancient beliefs, family bonds and blessings. One such traditional Tamil ritual is ‘Udhaka Shanti Snanam’. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/9raskmwg/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15tgalxdfj002.webp The word ‘Udhaka Shanti’ essentially means seeking peace or well-being through holy water. South Indian star Samantha Ruth Prabhu also observed this ritual during her pregnancy. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/h3dlh4wk/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15pjy5hmy3003.avif The use of holy water and the chanting of mantras are important parts of this ritual. In an intimate ceremony held at home on 15 September, Samantha and her unborn child were blessed with prayers and holy water to ward off evil and wish them peace, good health and well-being. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/bdx08zsr/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15dlvx75pd004.avif Tamil culture has several rituals associated with pregnancy and the arrival of a child. Among them, ‘Valaikappu’ is particularly significant. During Valaikappu, the expectant mother is adorned with glass bangles and flowers, and blessings are offered for the well-being of both mother and unborn child. The ritual was also observed at Samantha’s ceremony. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/jxb02ja4/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15fbwmo32p005.avif Family members and relatives gathered for Samantha’s religious and cultural ceremony to offer their good wishes to the expectant mother. The event was held to strengthen her emotionally and celebrate the arrival of a new life. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/o7lv4vwd/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15fdk4zgpq006.avif Pregnancy rituals have different regional forms across the Indian subcontinent — ‘Sadh’ in Bengal and Valaikappu in South India, for example. Under the influence of Western culture, the most familiar name is ‘baby shower’. Although the names and rituals differ, the underlying wish is the same: the mother’s well-being, a safe delivery and the baby’s health and happiness. That is what was celebrated at Samantha’s home. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/tyl9ksvw/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15xil7ects008.avif News of Samantha’s pregnancy became public in June 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/mfcal3f3/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15kdpeqs4t009.avif On 24 June 2026, Samantha herself confirmed her pregnancy at an event celebrating the success of the film ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’. The actress said she would be taking maternity leave for some time. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/ppfzczkz/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-152tnbm3a911.avif Photos and videos shared on social media show Samantha wearing a deep yellow kameez-churidar, with flowers in her hair, sitting in an open space decorated with flowers and lamps as she took part in various religious rituals. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/ui5txep0/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-155waxef9e13.avif Four years after her divorce from Naga Chaitanya in 2021, Samantha married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on 1 December 2025. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/1cm2fl94/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15vfvt7j2m007.avif If everything goes according to plan, a new member will join Samantha and Raj’s family in early December 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/bznosb9j/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15u9uc1ujm12.avif Fashion designer and Samantha’s friend Shilpa Reddy was present with her at the ceremony. She personally oversaw and arranged the event. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T17:18:17.802Z Take a look at Samantha’s intimate ‘baby shower’ in Tamil tradition Actress, Pregnancy, Photo Story https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/lla9cbqniv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/zrhkeq9w/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05xbnth2kdasifnazrul-3-prothomalo.avif Former youth and sports adviser Professor Asif Nazrul https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/gb3t4ruf/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-2251q1cdiuWhatsApp-Image-2026-01-22-at-5.08.15-PM.avif Former youth and sports adviser Professor Asif Nazrul Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T16:18:43.885Z Asif Nazrul says World Cup withdrawal was mainly his decision Asif Nazrul, ICC T20 World Cup, Bangladesh, India, BCB, Investigation https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/s5rebwphp0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/pdpb5o1e/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15gw3135ytUntitled-3.avif Mirza Faisal Amin, president of Thakurgaon district BNP. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T15:35:36.918Z No Mirza Shamaruh, Mirza Faisal collects nomination form President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Thakurgaon, Election, BNP Candidate, Nomination https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/8mljzomg86 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/zwxb6gwd/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-13tad1daxmWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-13-at-10.35.avif The “Bangla QR” code, introduced to make it easier for people to pay for purchases, has now become a convenient means of withdrawing cash Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T15:12:37.788Z Merchants illegally offering cash-out services, 2m agents at risk Mobile Financial Service, Digital Bank, Money, Bangladesh Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/g1qb1ux79l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/ehdzh9ar/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-15w0y0dmg6DucsuProtest02.avif A group of students placed pictures of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Ghulam Azam on the floors at the entrance to the DUCSU building and the DUCSU museum and trampled on them at the University of Dhaka campus on 15 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/6lryjoft/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-158kmxtzjpDucsu-Protest-01.avif A group of students placed pictures of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Ghulam Azam on the floors at the entrance to the DUCSU building and the DUCSU museum and trampled on them at the University of Dhaka campus on 15 September 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T15:03:58.046Z Jinnah, Ghulam Azam pictures placed on floors at DUCSU entrance, museum to be trampled DUCSU, Dhaka University, Jinnah, Photos, Dhaka Violence https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/vybt40xcvz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/gyk3eaex/haircut.avif Farhad Hossain Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T14:49:20.186Z Man shot, hacked with machete while getting haircut at salon Crime, Keraniganj, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/qr2kkwu9ym https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/igwnsed6/HM.avif Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at a briefing on 15 September Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T13:08:47.046Z Two people who threw crude bomb in front of Supreme Court identified: Home Minister Awami League, International Crimes Tribunal, Crimes Against Humanity, Salahuddin Ahmed https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/yb94amsy8c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/5dx4ph91/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-24ggidjyqfWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-12.44.28-PM-1.avif Nigar Sultana Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T12:54:41.660Z Nigar Sultana steps down as Bangladesh women’s team captain Nigar Sultana, Cricket, Bangladesh National Women's Cricket Team https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/0ptavni5a0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/6meexbft/prothomalo-bangla2025-08-28vrvzrotzUntitled-10.avif US flag https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-06-17/hcfcqeky/Trump-G7.jpg US President Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T12:33:19.099Z US judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students, journalists can stay USA, US visa, Immigrant Visa, Student, Journalist, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/wbroi4akd3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/kctiq7yw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-12-at-3.57.09-PM.jpeg Ballon d'Or nominees of 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-08/ibqtfant/ballot.avif Ballon d'Or Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T11:49:35.773Z As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award Ballon d'Or, World Football, Football News https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/vguqmeplt3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/t13rjkgm/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-032g4r2oanWhatsApp-Image-2025-11-18-at-2.14.53-PM.avif Bangladesh to host SAFF Championship this year https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/5lm3eih7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-15-at-17.14.11.jpeg 2026 SAFF Championship Fixture Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T11:21:34.218Z SAFF Championship 2026 schedule: When and where will Bangladesh play? Football, SAFF Championship, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gb1gg7dr4n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/tjk13vzn/zahed.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T11:17:06.731Z Handover of Hasina, Quader an important condition for better ties with India: Zahed Prime minister’s adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, Obaidul Quader, Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/spiqas5bqq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/ikt91r61/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-15-at-3.05.40-PM.jpeg foodpanda has recently joined Unimart to present their top spending customers with prizes Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T11:00:29.624Z Super shop customers may win prizes including air tickets for foreign tour Corporate news, Foodpanda, Campaign https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/f7c0ks118e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/olvan08s/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-15-at-16.24.42.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T10:42:54.482Z What properties do Obaidul Quader, Nasim, Arafat and Nikhil own, and how much are they worth? Obaidul Quader, Mohammad Ali Arafat, Death penalty, Assets, International Criminal Court https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/8btk8ernmw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/tdqpw2gt/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-14tfnaptzechhatrashakti.webp Before the press conference began, Chhatra Shakti leaders and activists lit candles at the memorial in tribute to the martyrs of the July uprising. On 14 September, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T10:39:26.087Z Attempt underway to make Pro-Pakistan politics relevant again: Chhatra Shakti DUCSU, Politics, Dhaka University https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/1q768mrhqp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/tnn5g4zi/Miraz.avif Mehidy Hasan Miraz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/9kgjnqxt/Shakib.avif Shakib Al Hasan Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T10:34:18.741Z CPL: Miraz makes a flying start—how did other Bangladeshis fare? Cricket, T20 Cricket, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/894h0d83h1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/l9z1enkb/Supreme-Court-Crude-Bomb-Explosion-2.jpeg A crude bomb was exploded in front of the main gate of the Supreme Court, Dhaka on 15 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/k8okubpu/Supreme-Court-Crude-Bomb-Explosion-1.jpeg A member of the DMP's bomb disposal unit collects evidence of the crude bomb explosion in front of the main gate of the Supreme Court, Dhaka on 15 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/979x7n62/Supreme-Court-Crude-Bomb-Explosion-3.jpeg A law enforcement member shows the collected evidence of the crude bomb explosion in front of the main gate of the Supreme Court, Dhaka on 15 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T10:27:50.906Z Crude bomb blasted in front of Supreme Court’s main gate Bomb, Explosion, Dhaka, Supreme Court, International Crimes Tribunal https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/7funrmyqqu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/pdyo99bm/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-14nzu1f6pv3.avif Chattogram City Police Commissioner's office Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T09:31:11.262Z Police AC, 2 ASIs withdrawn over businessman abduction, Tk 1.8m embezzlement Police, abduction, Embezzlement, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/lbqeuil690 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/ssfpd02h/prothomalo-bangla2025-08-1813mtf6e1EC-Secretary.avif Akhter Ahmed, senior secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T09:31:10.674Z Announced UP election schedule is “entirely preliminary”: EC Secretary Election commission, EC, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/2ufzgsxfew https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-15/ydnk6e9j/Mir-Shahe-Alam.avif State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam talks to the media at the Secretariat on 15 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-15T09:28:05.114Z Govt unaware of EC’s announcement of UP election dates: Mir Shahe Alam Local Government Election, Local government, Election, Mir Shahe Alam, Union parishad election