https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/3740l5vxd0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/yvoggzm3/DrugRecover01.avif This plant is used to produce the unconventional narcotic known as “Kush”. The plant was being cultivated at a house in Wari, Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/oyzkfwym/Yaba-Lab.avif Police arrest Touhiduzzaman Shimul and sizes yaba, rawmaterials for yaba production and equipment https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/2acru51j/Arrested-Chinese-Nationals.avif Three Chinese nationals arrested over allegations of producing ketamine powder at a makeshift laboratory set up inside a house in Uttara, Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/4rf25xxf/Yaba.avif In 2021, police conducted a raid at a house in Khilbarir Tek, Bhatara in Dhaka, where a factory involved in the production and sale of adulterated alcohol was uncovered. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T07:47:00.442Z Yaba, Kush and Ketamine being produced in ‘mini labs’ in Dhaka, foreign nationals also involved Drug, Exclusive, Drugs, Anti-narcotic drive, Yaba https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2dpwqfq1d1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/dnee5xy4/UK-trafficking.png Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T07:22:32.978Z UK imposes sanctions on Bangladeshi travel agency over 'human trafficking to Russia' Human trafficking, Travel, UK https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/l0sbbtj0kn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/bunkncib/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-07dnsnmdauBristy.avif The coffin carrying Nahida Bristy's body in Tampa, Florida. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/ph4nhv2a/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-07cnvaz4l8Bristy-1.webp Nahida Bristy's first namaz-e-janza was held in Tampa, Florida. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/gefd88q5/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-079vfnz99zzamil-limon-nahida-bristy.avif Zahid Ahamed Limon and Nahida Bristy. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T06:56:01.748Z First janaza for Nahida Bristy held in Florida Bangladesh Students, USA, Murder, Janaza https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vezwoiywzq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/si5t43eq/Bangladesh-China.jpg A bilateral meeting was held between Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, China on 6 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T06:53:16.314Z Bangladesh seeks China support for Teesta project: Joint press release Diplomacy, China, Teesta River, Khalilur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k8wh2co06o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/bdgrxrfh/prothomalo-bangla2022-01e94156cb-a283-452d-96ac-2c10b505afdapalofootpathpic.avif A sidewalk in the capital occupied by hawkers and their ware Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T06:52:30.496Z Hawkers barred from doing business in crowded areas during the day Street hawker, Road Safety, Business, Policy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yd3qn4v27s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/o5ocsklv/Bangladesh-China.jpg Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets in Beijing, China on 6 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T06:40:38.931Z China's efforts to improve relations with Bangladesh not directed against any third party: Chinese FM Diplomacy, China, Khalilur Rahman, Foreign policy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/qfmdn2zqqf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/vao3ayhz/624774-01-02.jpg Ted Turner, who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87, the network said on 6 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T06:23:31.976Z Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87 Death, News, Entrepreneur, Media https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/a100skuybc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/7kkan3m5/627241-01-02.jpg (From L) Bayern Munich's Austrian midfielder, Konrad Laimer, Bayern Munich's German midfielder, Tom Bischof, Bayern Munich's Japanese defender, Hiroki Ito and Bayern Munich's Colombian forward Luis Diaz react the UEFA Champions League second-leg, semi-final football match between FC Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Munich, southern Germany on 6 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T05:21:41.149Z Bayern lament lack of 'killer' instinct after PSG elimination FC Bayern Munich, PSG, UEFA Champions League https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fd3owagzqn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/z6dmt7t0/Vikram-Misri-01.avif Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T05:02:57.661Z India reviving stalled bilateral mechanisms with Bangladesh: Vikram Misri Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations, bangladesh-India Border, Sheikh Hasina, SAARC, Trade, loan, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/69q22fmwg2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-23/q3sig0do/USA-TRUMP-PARDONS.JPG Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T05:02:36.168Z Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’ but threatens strikes if talks fail Middle East https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/4h2qa7xpgg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/vn89oli2/627143-01-02.jpg Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Luis Enrique celebrates (C) at the end of the UEFA Champions League second-leg, semi-final football match between FC Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Munich, southern Germany on 6 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T04:51:03.935Z PSG add muscle to magic as another Champions League final beckons PSG, FC Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dlkh3wqkvl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/0rpyejls/prothomaloimportmedia20190902fa47f2a791f09d6929a7ca6017733d4b-5d6d4b6baf779.avif Korail Slum https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/hn5aejr6/prothomalo-bangla2024-0288955aa0-1d43-4201-abe5-7cc9bd0e7d15094420DH078120240215BABUBAZAR005.avif Shops have been set up under Babubazar Bridge on land leased for vehicle parking. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/avnfmwu5/prothomaloimportmedia20191106604a127db7c240313f12c0f59e34255c-5dc269debd793.avif A makeshift fresh produce market is held daily on this spot beside the railway tracks in Khilkhet. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/uxpj39wk/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-046sp3dlg62.avif Mosabbir is seen entering an alley in the Tejturi Bazar area in this CCTV footage. Later, he was killed there. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/0gqnnzyj/prothomalo-bangla2025-03-215ljf6d0yUntitled-1.avif Suman Mia, also known as Tely Suman, was shot dead by assailants in front of Police Plaza in Gulshan-1. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T03:54:19.026Z They collect toll, others patronise them Crime, Old Dhaka, BNP, Extortion, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/70zu2gj7k3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/gtg6o12v/Iran-1.jpg In this picture obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on 4 May 2026, vessels are pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on 4 May denied that any commercial ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, after the US military earlier said two US-flagged merchant vessels had transited through the vital waterway Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T03:50:56.897Z Iranian embassy denies armed forces struck South Korean ship in Hormuz Korea Republic, Iran, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ebyjl7mr4w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/k1vmqfxs/404039-01-02.jpg TOPSHOT - In this handout photograph taken and released on May 5, 2026 by the press service of the 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, a man covers the bodies of victims at the site of a Russian air attack, in Kramatorsk, the eastern Donetsk region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian attacks killed 21 people in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow's "utter cynicism" for launching deadly strikes while seeking a truce to stage its May 9 patriotic parade. The attacks -- hitting the cities of Zaporizhzhia, Kramatorsk and Dnipro -- came hours before a Ukrainian-suggested ceasefire. (Photo by IRYNA RYBAKOVA / The 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / IRYNA RYBAKOVA / PRESS SERVICE OF THE 93RD KHOLODNYI YAR SEPARATE MECHANIZED BRIGADE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T03:48:56.150Z Russia warns diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate in case of strike Russia Ukraine War, Kyiv https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/qdc6ao7y59 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/135q6y7t/Chandranath-Routh-Personal-Assistant-to-BJP-leader-Suvendu-Adhikari.avif Chandranath Routh, Personal Assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/ojqkq7dn/West-Bengal.jpg A view of the vehicle belonging to Chandranath Routh, Personal Assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari after he was reportedly shot dead at Madhyamgram, in North 24 Parganas on 6 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/qxejzbem/West-Bengal-1.jpg A view of the vehicle belonging to Chandranath Routh, Personal Assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari after he was reportedly shot dead at Madhyamgram, in North 24 Parganas on 6 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T02:42:00.345Z Suvendu Adhikari’s PA killed: Police seize vehicle, probe underway West Bengal, BJP, Trinamool Congress , Violence https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/gl7tbbl36l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-02/1fe8a886-d587-4575-ab88-28bfa782b935/NBR_Building.webp NBR building Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T02:14:48.109Z Tax evasion must be curbed instead of raising tax rates Tax, Tax Evasion, Price Hike https://en.prothomalo.com/international/58y9wd5e6o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/ioo0tgp5/622584-01-02.jpg US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks before signing a proclamation to revive the Presidential Fitness Test Award, a competitive school-based fitness program, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on May 5, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T16:49:04.747Z Trump issues ultimatum for Iran to accept deal or face more bombing Donald Trump, Iran-Israel Conflict, Iran, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yo2g5h9xxy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/xdcz04ww/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05p77afc9ubaby-.avif A child receives treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T13:42:52.539Z 7 more children die from measles and symptoms Measles, DGHS, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/l65oxob0dk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/sbwgmcuv/ss-hogg-market.avif Just two days after the BJP’s election victory, bulldozers were used to demolish shops in Kolkata’s Hogg Market, also known as New Market, Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T13:13:25.632Z Shops in Kolkata’s New Market demolished with bulldozers 2 days after BJP victory Kolkata, BJP, West Bengal https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/1typk4h4cx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-16/c0d2lq4l/১১.jpg Students celebrate Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) results with excitement at Rajuk Uttara Model College in Dhaka on 16 October 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T12:52:48.002Z HSC students to receive Tk 6,000 as admission assistance, application ends Thursday HSC, HSC Admission https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/royayqgvc0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/e6kkcbed/amu.avif A group of students in Jhalakathi broke down the main gate of the abandoned house of Amir Hossain Amu on Ronald's Road, Jhalakathi. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T12:22:24.271Z Students break gate of Amu’s abandoned house in Jhalakathi Amir Hossain Amu, Jhalakathi, Awami League https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0qrnpkzp7m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/mjc5ykp3/Inflation-2.avif Inflation Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T12:05:55.425Z Inflation once again exceeds 9pc, putting middle class under pressure Inflation, Poverty https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/sqozhctlgb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/h9t8tgm2/army.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T11:46:39.693Z Army deployed in the field to return to barracks by June Army, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/6bjdxo28mw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/bz31jj9d/4.-Khulna-Flower-06.05.2026.JPG Amidst thorns, a yellow flower blooms on cactus by the roadside. Sholua, Dumuria, Khulna, 6 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/5qjo342e/1.-Sirajgonj-Musturd-Flower-06.05.2026.jpg Mustard flowers blooming by the roadside. Ranititha, Raiganj, Sirajganj, 6 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/0xh9z67x/2.-Sylhet-Farmer-Corn-06.05.2026.JPG After harvesting, maize has been piled beside the field for drying. Lalpur, Sunamganj, 6 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/t5ni5gyo/3.-Sylhet-Fisherman-06.05.2026.JPG A man catches fish while drifting in a boat along a canal beside the haor. Chalbon, Bishwambarpur, Sunamganj, 6 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/cie4l81m/5.-Khulna-Fisherman-06.05.2026.JPG Fishermen busy catching fish using nets set. Sholua, Dumuria, Khulna, 6 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/0uh8t3jq/6.-Rangamati-Bird-06.05.2026.JPG A small bird sits quietly on a jackfruit tree branch. Litchi orchard, Rangamati, 6 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/qs1wuu97/4.-Khulna-Flower-06.05.2026.JPG Amidst thorns, a yellow flower blooms on cactus by the roadside. Sholua, Dumuria, Khulna, 6 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/eg7wc82e/7.-SylhetSeller-06.05.2026.JPG During the harvest season in the haor region, demand rises for bamboo-made items such as trays, baskets, and other household goods. Alongside meeting rural needs, these products continue to carry the tradition of Bengal. Polashbazar, Bishwambarpur, Sunamganj, 6 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/bkot66xu/11.-Kishorgonj-Duck-05.05.2026.jpg A woman prepares to release a flock of ducks into a wetland for feeding. Shahpur, Nikli, Kishoreganj, 5 May. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T11:21:38.116Z TOP SHOTS (6 May 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/international/gsdlpk1o3l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/401igx0d/2026-05-06T100059Z145204481RC2K3LA8GR6NRTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-OMAN-HORMUZ.JPG Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 6, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/525ho7co/2026-05-06T095829Z1806448053RC2J3LA2GNX6RTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-DAILY-LIFE.JPG People ride motorcycles near a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T10:20:09.020Z US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war, Pakistani source says Iran-Israel Conflict, USA, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/roundtable/eb46qllkeu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/qj76h0z8/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-06f4do0gkf06052026-cm-16.avif At the roundtable meeting (from left) Mahbub-ul Karim, Nurul Haque, Farzana Shahnaz, Lipi Rahman and Rahnuma Salam Khan. On 5 May, 2026 at the Prothom Alo office in Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T10:06:48.690Z Services for outbound migrant workers must be brought under one roof Roundtable, Migrants, Employment, Expatriate, Women https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/1u61xpf93i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/iwitpw01/Salauddin-home-minister.avif After the deputy commissioners' conference session related to the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka today, Wednesday, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed faced the journalists. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T09:57:15.938Z Cases filed during the tenure of interim govt will be reviewed: Home Minister Case, Salahuddin Ahmed, Interim Government https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/54ckwdnfn9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/ro84viz0/J7CGUNKCBROTLCT2D4GQPGASLI.jpg A blow up soccer ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026 stands during a press conference announcing fan zone for the area in New York City Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T09:23:05.832Z Fox Sports hiring 'World Cup Watcher' for $50,000 FIFA World Cup, USA, Job https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/l7de0m0500 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/h7dsm29g/IRAN-CRISIS-SOUTHKOREA-HORMUZ.JPG Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, on 4 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/mk9szyw3/USA-TRUMP-RUBIO.JPG US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on 5 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T09:07:05.119Z Iran says it seeks ‘fair’ deal after Trump pauses naval mission to open strait Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, USA, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/wvotz9pac6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/zhbb9b47/Shanto-with-Na-Rana-during-practice-at-SBNCS1.avif Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto with fast bowler Nahid Rana at Sher-e-Bangla National Crickt Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 5 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/9hixmbx4/Afterpracticetheselectorscoachtalkstothecaptaincuratoraboutthepitch5.avif Bangladesh chief selector Habibul Bashar talks to head coach and captain after inspecting the pitch at Sher-e-Bangla National Crickt Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 5 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T08:22:12.676Z Bangladesh–Pakistan Test: Confidence drawn from Rawalpindi memories Test Cricket, Bangladesh Cricket, Pakistan, Amite Hasan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/cycclyfdgo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/zxbup7yo/Arsenal-0.jpg Arsenal’s English midfielder #20 Noni Madueke celebrates winning the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on 5 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/ehqev3g9/Arsenal-1.jpg Arsenal’s English midfielder #41 Declan Rice is put under pressure by Atletico Madrid’s French striker #07 Antoine Griezmann during the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on 5 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T07:52:04.537Z Champions League: Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching final UEFA Champions League, Arsenal, Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9lsldzwx3u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/cqq1dwei/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-065525g9haMeasles.avif In the wake of the spread of measles almost throughout the country, the general public's demand for measles detection tests has increased. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/6uyo0l1r/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-06b9289dxvMeasles.avif In many cases, patients have to stay at the hospital for longer period for not receiving the test results on time. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T07:09:16.501Z Measles: Shortage of testing kits in the country again Measles, Vaccine , Children, Hospital https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1386jh2bzm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/96zikhsb/MT-Ninemia-1.avif Crude oil tanker MT Ninemia has entered Bangladesh’s territorial waters carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/2snj6ayy/MT-Ninemia-2.avif Crude oil tanker MT Ninemia Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T07:08:57.324Z 100,000t of crude oil arrive from Saudi Arabia, Eastern Refinery set to resume full production Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Oil, Chittagong Port https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/v7gjbn15p5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-02/512cd35e-0310-4a9c-8dfe-58dab59414fe/Power.jpg Illustration of a power supply line. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T06:30:00.168Z Proposal to increase electricity prices now Energy Crisis, PDB, Electricity, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kmboj0yq3i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/dub3bxd0/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-056gyxo8e9DC-Conference-DefenseAdvisor-11.avif Prime minister's Defense Advisor Brigadier General (Retd) AKM Shamsul Islam addressing the session on the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Division at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Conference. Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Dhaka. 5 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/o1u7gfet/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05mgt5urk8DC-Conference-DefenseAdvisor.avif Prime minister's Defense Advisor Brigadier General (Retd) AKM Shamsul Islam addressing the session on the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Division at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Conference https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/inudj122/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-054rfqqxirDC-Conference-DefenseAdvisor-1.avif Guests on the stage at the first session of the DC Conference. From left, Air Chief Marshal, Navy Chief, Army Chief, Defence Advisor, Cabinet Secretary, Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division and Secretary to the Ministry of Defence. Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Dhaka. 5 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T05:44:22.811Z Robust civil-military relations essential for national sovereignty: Defence adviser National Security, Cyber attack, Armed Forces, Defence https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/iz3hypqdvh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ok308wkv/Child-Rape-Pregnancy.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T04:58:31.542Z Accused arrested in case of 11-year-old girl’s pregnancy Child Rape, Police, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ipue71fnb5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/k0taaxbb/Mirpur-Extortion.jpeg Hundreds of makeshift shops have been set up by occupying roads and footpaths in various parts of Mirpur in Dhaka. Daily extortion is allegedly collected from these stalls. The situation was recently observed on Mazar Road, where such shops continue to operate under informal control of mostly local BNP Leaders Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T04:01:09.513Z Extortion in collusion in Mirpur Mirpur, Extortion, BNP, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/i2fp135h0e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/4hb3mnee/351082-01-02.jpg TOPSHOT - This photograph taken on April 24, 2026 shows a villager collecting cow dung from her cattle stable near her residence in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district. Across much of India, an energy crunch caused by the Iran war has prompted long queues for cooking gas cyclinders. However, since the 1980s India has also promoted biogas as a low-cost rural energy source, subsidising more than five million "digester" units that convert farm waste into methane for cooking, and nitrogen-rich slurry for fertiliser. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T03:42:55.941Z India’s cows offer biogas alternative to Mideast energy crunch India, Fuel Crisis, Natural Resources https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/w16we877gt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/85p8jee3/image-381694-1777215306.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran on January 18, 2026. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on May 6, 2026 ahead of scheduled talks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi, according to Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T03:16:25.166Z Iran’s top diplomat holds talks with Chinese counterpart in Beijing Israel-US attack on Iran, China, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/64q72gp9sd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/umvv8rrg/5.5.26-copy.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-06T03:04:42.580Z How positive has the journey of democracy been? Politics, BNP Government, Democracy, 13th Parliament, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eidugroo9r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/jag3784a/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05up0josxqkhalilur-rahman-brendan-lynch-meeting-05052026.webp US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch meets Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on 5 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T17:10:34.020Z There are 231 ‘shalls’ in US-Indonesia trade deal as well: Foreign Minister US, Trade agreement, Khalilur Rahman, Indonesia https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a66qfexyqs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/a05htvty/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05u88ev1wqTangail1.webp The ropes of the stalls set up at the BSCIC fair at the Tangail Shaheed Smrity Pouro Udyan are tied around the necks of the sculptures of the seven Bir Sreshtho. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T16:20:12.866Z Fair stall ropes tied around necks of 7 Bir Srestho sculptures in Tangail Fair, Liberation War, Tangail, BSCIC https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/ije6jxar9e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/e19q2wh3/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05fmrnllx7Ambulance.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T15:36:04.535Z Ambulance carrying gunshot victim attacked again in Khulna Gunfire, Khulna, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-in-world-media/66omjvpmzg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/zviqq6py/2026-04-29T080250Z17966046RC2YMFATU0JXRTRMADP3BANGLADESH-FLOODS.JPG A girl gets on a rickshaw on a street flooded due to heavy rain, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 15 July 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T14:54:46.846Z Heavy rains damage key rice crop in Bangladesh Heavy Rainfall, Boro Paddy, Food crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/i5yvhuwjld https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/q23ws41a/Measles-1.avif A child with measles undergoing treatment at a hospital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T14:43:20.744Z Measles and symptoms: 6 more deaths, 1,186 new cases reported Measles, Death, DGHS https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ynivi073id https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/m388vix0/prothomalo-bangla2024-10-12y2zto693Untitled-3.avif Electric car Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T14:29:26.666Z Banks raise loan ceiling to Tk 8m for electric cars, personal loan cap doubled loan, Personal Loan, Electric car, Bangladesh Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/y9lb4trzsr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/gzx2xd6m/Depali-Begum.avif Dipali Begum Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T14:00:40.588Z Body of Bangladeshi migrant worker Dipali to arrive Thursday Dead body, Bangladeshi, Deported Migrants https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a50ceqte14 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/9wimxri1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-7.46.35-PM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-05/7cdbbb78-a233-48ce-b3e7-21b8d23b54ab/ron.webp Sikder Group MD Ron Haque Sikder (L) and brother Dipu Haque Sikder Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:49:38.770Z The rise and fall of the Sikder Group Business, Corruption, Anti Corruption Commission, Loan Default https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/9t73w8maol https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/pczyugwi/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05e4tszjdqlalmonirhatdh057820260505img-20260505-wa0030.jpg A BSF drone was found at the Mughalibari border in Burimari Union of Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat on 5 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:34:08.893Z BSF drone crashes inside Bangladesh, taken into BGB custody Bangladesh-India Relations, bangladesh-India Border, BGB, BSF https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/b7erftse95 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/uqyn9f90/ImageEnglish-Medium-FairSpecial-Article10.jpeg An ideal school goes beyond the confines of textbooks and plays a vital role in shaping a student’s overall outlook. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:32:06.154Z What to consider when choosing the right school for your child’s future English Medium School Admission Fair, English Medium School, Education, School, British Council https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/8kk2ntg1e6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/9emfxii5/Alumni-Summit-DSC09704.jpg International School Dhaka (ISD) hosted the ISD Alumni Entrepreneurial Summit 2026 on 30 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:26:30.088Z ISD alumni advise next generation of entrepreneurs at summit Alumni, Event, Career, Entrepreneur https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bksvgbxkn2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/bldudkd3/image-384333-1777976257.jpg Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister, Zahed Ur Rahman, speaks at a press briefing held in the conference room of the Press Information Department at the Secretariat on 5 May. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T13:06:42.643Z Local govt polls likely to begin by year-end: Zahed Information Minister, Poll, Election https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/6xghxkpeqf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/q23ws41a/Measles-1.avif A child with measles undergoing treatment at a hospital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T12:19:18.338Z Child deaths from measles: Will interim govt remain beyond accountability? Measles, Death, Children, Childbirth https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/91wtiufc2t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/hffymqxx/612960-01-02.jpg Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate after taking a lead during vote counting for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections in Kolkata on 4 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T11:18:23.467Z BJP-led govt to take oath on 9 May in West Bengal BJP, West Bengal, Trinamool Congress https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/f0b9usvwvt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ok308wkv/Child-Rape-Pregnancy.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:47:01.020Z Accused teacher still at large, claims innocence in Facebook video Child Rape, Netrokona, Pregnancy https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/r7xnxbokca https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-10/76p1ksfw/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-1574y80c6hprothomalobangla2024053a06aba5a18e498a9a4e222ec4ff3187SY9476.avif Money Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:43:46.818Z Govt treasury bills-bonds can be alternatives to savings certificates, fixed deposits saving certificate, FDR, Interest Rate, Investment https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/cski9qfg8v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/piersvhg/prothomalo-bangla2023-1139f22341-04e1-4e58-a861-d5c9f67e00ae71181284baa905eb1225d027a0e6f2af5e78ebfb5bec4.avif Runa Laila https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/mea5zuff/prothomalo_bangla_2026_05_05_u2qvsnfl_68239139213305192522548566316353450097372049n.avif The Minar-e-Dilhi honour trophy is being presented to Runa Laila. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/qxel7a1g/prothomalo-bangla2023-11c5308664-51e8-4af1-8b8c-288b2111c298WhatsAppImage20231111at55355PM.avif Runa Laila Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:39:45.075Z Rumours of Runa Laila’s death spark outrage from the singer in Delhi Runa Laila, Singer, Musician, Rumour https://en.prothomalo.com/business/sabbtwxhk0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/k0hl31s5/Chittagong-Port.avif Chittagong Port Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:11:51.262Z Chittagong Port: DP World seeks CCT alongside NCT Chittagong Port, Container Terminal, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/fashion/tj1eoayzdh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/cgf5m80l/2026-05-05T003805Z951808487HP1EM5501RFJGRTRMADP3USA-MET-BALL.JPG Beyonce poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, US, 4 May, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ugef2gpt/615702-01-02.jpg US singer-songwriter Madonna arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/1xtokg7u/617013-01-02.jpg US musician Beyonce arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/vju3ul7a/614761-01-02.jpg US tennis player Venus Williams arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026, in New York. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/gmt2udkx/614417-01-02.jpg Nicole Kidman attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026 in New York City. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/eacsy7e0/616151-01-02.jpg Barbadian singer Rihanna and US rapper ASAP Rocky arrive for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/jvfcgo42/615469-01-02.jpg Cher attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026 in New York City. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ee4c1z25/615732-01-02.jpg US actress Blake Lively arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/1c44w3br/2026-05-04T234948Z1760027332HP1EM541U6XDSRTRMADP3USA-MET-BALL.JPG Sabrina Carpenter poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, US, 4 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/n6etm1g1/2026-05-05T002627Z507569862HP1EM550180IARTRMADP3USA-MET-BALL.JPG Tyla poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, US, 4 May, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/jdae0ddr/614748-01-02.jpg Doja Cat attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026 in New York City. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/7niy9hpj/617483-01-02.jpg British-US fashion editor Anna Wintour arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May, 2026, in New York. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/hxxi8rjv/2026-05-05T014456Z267641405HP1EM5504UTPSRTRMADP3USA-MET-BALL.JPG Teyana Taykor poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, US, 4 May, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T10:07:03.632Z Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night Fashion, Event, Celebrity, Beyonce https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/3e062d4gbl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/9l25ok5r/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05re3hsuenWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-14.48.58.avif US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch meets Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir at the Secretariat in Dhaka on 5 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T09:53:56.942Z US-Bangladesh trade deal: No need for concern, says Commerce Minister USA, Trade agreement, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jp6w05u01g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/t5r3v99e/ILO-lifelong-.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T09:23:33.159Z Lifelong learning must become a strategic policy priority: ILO ILO, Digital, Skill Development https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/0r3v2lctfn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/v0i5maak/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-02lit0ad0w4.-plans-to-introduce-women-buses-bicycle-and-monorail-in-Dhaka.avif A metro rail line is currently operational from Uttara to Motijheel. Work is under way to extend it to Kamalapur. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T09:07:34.505Z Metro rail authority considers extending night service hours; decision expected soon DMTCL, Metro Rail, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/9sbdteq9qf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/neqpalqz/Emirates-PR-Photo-4.5.26.jpg.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T09:02:47.937Z Emirates restores 96 per cent of its global network via Dubai Emirates Airlines, Travel, Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ko4t1dha3y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/gtg6o12v/Iran-1.jpg In this picture obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on 4 May 2026, vessels are pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on 4 May denied that any commercial ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, after the US military earlier said two US-flagged merchant vessels had transited through the vital waterway Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T08:38:22.686Z World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink Israel-US attack on Iran, Iran, United Arab Emirate https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nikqcdtixw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/cbg5iahf/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-231bf74jr7baby-1.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/7gci6obx/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05nke0tceyWhatsAppImage20260505at94308AM.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/1fvnw73c/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05nke0tceyWhatsAppImage20260505at94308AM.avif Stanley Gwavuya, acting representative of the United Nations agency UNICEF in Bangladesh. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/v6ncppgd/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-28rilj01kl68170541214431066445229258008188620838451888n.avif A child infected with measles died. Photo taken at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/7709bh0k/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-20u9qgmf8q11.-RangpurTika.avif A child is being given a measles vaccine. Photo taken at the City Corporation premises, in Rangpur on 20 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T08:25:03.035Z UNICEF warned interim government about measles Measles, Vaccination, UNICEF, Interim Government, Health Hazard, Interview, Muhammad Yunus https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nuwolumaxm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/s31vrtbu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-12.50.37-PM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/s31vrtbu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-12.50.37-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T08:15:49.090Z Losses far outweigh the gains for Bangladesh Exclusive, Trade agreement, USA, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1oz41c5cjj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-05/ftxvg9ol/Paul-Kapur.jpg Paul Kapur, the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, speaks at a programme held in Washington, DC on 4 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-05T08:06:43.809Z Paul Kapur thanks Bangladesh for purchasing Boeing aircraft USA, Boeing, Trade, Trade agreement, Diplomacy, Diploma Engineer