https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/5ecqry12h7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-18/eq63nox6/Tariques-arrival.avif Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T16:47:54.592Z Satisfaction with govt stands at 54pc, PM at 66pc: Survey Survey, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party - NCP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/roundtable/jbbxb5u02t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/3gte4wn8/ROUNDTABLEKHALED-SARKER-4055308.JPG At the roundtable discussion (from left) are Mahbubul Karim, Shariful Islam Hasan, Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Nurul Kader, and Al-Mamunul Ansari. This took place yesterday, Tuesday at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T16:10:34.954Z Coordinated action needed to rehabilitate returning migrants Overseas job, Migrants, Returnees https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2kamzrlk8l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/64t02r9y/4191eace-bfbb-4e4c-8c54-f547422cae8a.jpg Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha today, Wednesday. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/8fo0nfic/5a800fd8-38e2-4d3f-bb43-9d20101d1430.jpg Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha today, Wednesday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T15:45:21.231Z Qatar assures Bangladesh of support for energy security Qatar, Bangladesh, Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister, Energy, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/675dv7vi9b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/i7u1krmn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19uttiplzwMirja-Fakrul-Islam.avif At the BNP parliamentary party meeting, MPs were urged to vote for Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in the presidential election, at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on 19 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/u6bf3168/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19e7ccixs4Mirza-Fakhrul-01.avif Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at a meeting of the BNP parliamentary party at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on 19 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/afxe1w5n/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-152za19qbcpm.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T15:22:19.207Z Mirza Fakhrul repeatedly breaks down in tears during his farewell speech Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Parliament, Presidential Election, BNP Government, BNP, BNP Chairperson, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/yauxpw51dl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/gdzaeprk/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19jpa67q8rlayout-1600x1067-8.avif Junaid Mia, whose wedding in Akhaura, Brahmanbaria, was called off after an argument over the absence of a whole goat at the wedding feast, has married another woman. He shared a photo with his new bride on Facebook, announcing the marriage. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/7pm0lwt9/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19ukkkibillayout-1600x1067-7.avif Junaid Mia got married in Kasba, Brahmanbaria and shared a photo from the wedding on Facebook, asking everyone to pray for the newlyweds. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/y65ligk4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-193j2e7k7lBBariaDH051720260819Untitled1.avif A platter of a whole goat prepared for groom Junaid Mia. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T14:06:36.041Z Brahmanbaria expat who demanded whole goat dish marries another bride Marriage, Brahmanbaria, Wedding, Expatriate, Japan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/c79ylx486a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/prqvdg3i/prothomalo-bangla2024-09-12llc92pnz1-image-Template.avif Lipika Juliana Gomez Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T13:58:11.364Z How PBI unraveled the mystery behind Notre Dame College staff Lipika's murder Murder, Notre Dame College, PBI, Investigation https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/o33py4mf1z https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/jp25rh3g/290701-01-02.jpg Alex Carey Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T13:29:46.933Z Australia have bounced back strongly whenever they’ve faced a challenge: Carey Test Cricket, Australia, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/duq00esl8g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/5jg0tfiy/prothomalo-bangla2025-02-10r0w1owjyDipu-moni.avif Former minister Dipu Moni has been behind bars for nearly two years. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/impkir22/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-261bsq84gxHusband-of-Dipu-moni.avif Tawfique Nawaz, husband of Dipu Moni, visited his wife at the International Crimes Tribunal in a wheelchair on 26 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T12:41:04.788Z Dipu Moni gets 12-hour parole to attend husband's funeral Dipu Moni, Death, Prison, Parole, July-August Uprising, Case, Munshiganj https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/q3g4aivx08 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/xceh2xna/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-197u3e2fsrkushtiadh057220260819kushtia-deasis.avif Journalist Debashish Dutta, his wife Afsana Sharmin and their son Shornoshish Dutta died in the fire in Kolkata. Debashish Dutta posted this photo on Facebook on 4 August 2026 while in India. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/0g9xrmn5/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19goh5y1yukushtiadh057220260819kushtiadead4.avif Fahima, daughter of the deceased couple Debashish Dutta and Afsana Sharmin, at their home in Kushtia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/y67sp136/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1965xzecxckushtiadh057220260819kushtiadead3.avif Relatives of journalist Debashish Dutta mourn his death in Aruapara, Kushtia town. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T12:37:01.065Z Kolkata hotel fire: Kushtia journalist dies along with wife, child, father-in-law Kolkata, Fire, Accident, Journalist, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/3tmnsbibfr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/vdyc994c/OR.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T12:17:43.113Z Questions raised over appointment of former judge as ACC Chairman ACC, Judge, Appointment, Chairman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tibnxdj81m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/1jkczo73/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-6.43.55-PM.jpeg Sadia Haque, co-founder and CEO of ShareTrip Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T11:07:50.856Z Sadia Haque appointed UN advocate for Women in Digital Trade UNCTAD, UN Women, Business https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/b5pueodra3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/18welhuc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-2.58.06-PM.jpeg A workshop held at the conference room of the International Mother Language Institute organised by the Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO (BNCU) Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T10:48:33.486Z BNCU hosts capacity-building workshop on preparing dossiers Workshop, UNESCO, Seminar https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/cuzrisid4m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/texpu1db/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-199vr7qoee2.-Manikgonj-bird.avif A white-breasted waterhen hidden in the bushes. Notun Basati, Manikganj, 19 August 2026. Abdul Momin https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/u0tmkqst/1prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19f02dpwxe1Sirajgonjflower.avif Wild berela or kureta flowers are in bloom by the roadside. Locally known as wild methi or sonaphul in various regions. Tamai Kuthipara, Belkuchi, Sirajganj, 19 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/wgmwmaa7/3prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19rjtt0tj73.-Rangamati-rain-droup.avif Early morning raindrops cover the petals, buds, and leaves of a crepe jasmine flower. Dheppochharimukh, Rangamati, 19 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/2esl6jps/4prothomalo-bangla2026-08-190oywykwy4.-Bogura-Grasshopper.avif A dragonfly rests on a bridge. Shibganj Hat, Shibganj, Bogra, 19 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/texpu1db/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-199vr7qoee2.-Manikgonj-bird.avif A white-breasted waterhen hidden in the bushes. Notun Basati, Manikganj, 19 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/g0snf0ty/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19kjyv5lzn5Manikgonjfarmer.avif As monsoon waters recede, farmers are increasingly busy cultivating paddy in their fields, leading to a surge in demand for rice seedlings. Seedlings are being bought and sold by the roadside. Sadar Upazila Parishad premises, Manikganj, 19 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/9go4y8q7/6prothomalo-bangla2026-08-194s94c6we6.-Bogura-fisherman.avif A man casts his line into the winding waters of the Karatoya River. Shibganj, Bogura, 19 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/joww040p/7prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1963sccn3e7.-Khulna-pineapple.avif A retailer arranges pineapples, brought from Madhupur to a fruit wholesale market in Khulna, on a van for sale. Kadamtala, Khulna, 19 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/4gc7ktk8/8prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19z5z6q1tb8.-Rangamati-boat.avif A jhum cultivator boards a dinghy boat to travel from a village to Rangamati town. He carries various vegetables, including chukuipata and jhum bean shoots. Manikchharimukh boat ghat, Rangamati, 19 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/l23fchue/9prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19q3rpzgei9RangpurNurserytub.avif Demand for plant pots at nurseries now lasts year-round. Nursery owners are buying and taking pots away. Kutirpara, Rangpur, 19 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/5gzc4m0t/10prothomalo-bangla2026-08-193vx0r3ng10.-Rangpur-Yogurt-and-Sandesh.avif Samir Kumar Ghosh has come to Rangpur from Saghata upazila in Gaibandha to sell homemade yogurt and sandesh. Palichara Hat, Rangpur, 19 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T10:23:14.175Z TOP SHOTS (19 August 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/aarzm20rzv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/ddfpp4yu/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19iai8ry98780088876279780286218633631377765105302313493n.avif The writer stands in front of a fire service vehicle after leaving the hotel. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/kqe8r0aa/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19y46o1buv777003840279780291785299746669536702335142940n.avif Fire service personnel conduct firefighting and rescue operations in front of the building. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T09:41:17.544Z 'I saw death very close,' says Bangladeshi survivor of Kolkata hotel fire Fire, Kolkata, Bangladeshi, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/7ss9vhx4kw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/76rtkjdl/2026-08-19T044420Z1376740481RC2G1NAI2ETYRTRMADP3INDIA-FIRE.JPG Firefighters stand at an entryway to a hotel where a fire broke out and killed several people, in Kolkata, India, 19 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T09:30:35.095Z Kolkata hotel fire: 5 Bangladeshi victims identified India, Fire, Kolkata, Accident https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/oj4job0x3r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/q0dvvc3b/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-21tbwslpvlpadmariver.avif The photo shows Hardinge Bridge over the Padma River at Ishwardi. This is one of the measuring points of water flowing in the river. The 30 year Ganges (which is known as Padma river in Bangladesh) water sharing treaty is set to expire in December this year Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T09:26:11.631Z Call to restore 1977 clause in new agreement Ganges Treaty, Seminar, Agreement https://en.prothomalo.com/video/ntpe5mko9h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/m8wzy9m2/Kolkata-Fire.avif Police on the spot Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T09:14:22.467Z Kolkata hotel fire: 8 Bangladeshis among 9 killed, police say Kolkata, Fire, West Bengal, India https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/edmbn1nbqa https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/mmp9pih1/SSC-Exam.avif Students celebrate their SSC exam results Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T08:45:42.346Z SSC 2027: Govt weighs March schedule instead of January SSC Exam, SSC Routine, SSC, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon, Education Minister, Ramadan, Eid ul-Fitr https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/cescifwl8e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/lwwmtod7/Narsingdi-gas-crisis-factory-closed-2.avif Production at more than 300 small and large industrial units in Narsingdi has been halted amid a severe gas shortage, leaving workers idle. The photograph is taken at Shilpi Dyeing in the Ghoradia area. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T08:18:29.424Z Gas crisis: Production halted at over 300 factories in Narsingdi Energy Crisis, Gas Supply, Narsingdi, Narayanganj, Gazipur https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/gi9vpl816i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/k8l13pj3/278576-01-02.jpg Bangladesh batsmen Tanzid Hasan (C) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (L) take runs from Australia's Josh Hazlewood (R) on the second day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 14 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-11/e9699800-5a99-4e54-960f-3e8c9a163036/Allan_Donald_with_four_Bangladeshi_Pacers.webp Allan Donald coaches four Bangladeshi pacers. Of the four pacers, Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud featured in the first Test match against Australia. Donald stepped down from the post in 2023 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-13/fmlwfsgp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-13-at-12.13.20-PM.jpeg Hasan Mahmud after taking six wickets for 55 runs Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T07:39:50.069Z Bowling great Donald warns Bangladesh that Australia will hit back hard Bangladesh Cricket, Hasan Mahmud, Test Cricket, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/wbj9tb5zrs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/ntbly7kn/prothomalo-bangla2022-057a54c5a0-9031-40d7-ab6e-ab85f9aa4445bsecbhaban.avif Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T07:08:46.274Z BSEC sends 17 officials into compulsory retirement BSEC, Retirement, Salary, Case https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1eg7u0efld https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-17/sebw5e94/prothomalo-bangla2025-11-17jfz2kkaoWhatsApp-Image-2025-11-17-at-10.07.07-AM.avif RAB personnels stand on guard to ensure security at the International Crimes Tribunal premises. On 17 November, 2025 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-10/f114cb72-0a77-4c0a-9d38-7a6bac63d3d6/RAB.jpg RAB members https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-12-12/iphtdr2g/rab-dg.webp The then RAB director general AKM Shahidur Rahman talks to the media at RAB media center in the city's Karwan Bazar Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T06:29:42.767Z RAB abolished on paper, to continue under new name Enforced Disappearance, RAB, Special Response Battalion (SRB), BNP Government, Exclusive, Special Response Battalion (SRB) Act https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/jb3zmbsvs3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/fsw33e5i/50th-BCS.avif Candidates leave the examination centre after completing the preliminary test of the 50th BCS examination at Government College of Applied Human Science, Azimpur, Dhaka, on 30 January 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T05:25:51.194Z 50th BCS: Second-phase viva voce to begin 25 August, check schedule 50th BCS, 50th BCS Results, BCS, PSC, PSC Rules https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/0t1ik1xfff https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/1scwzrzb/Kolkata-fire.avif The devastating fire breaks out at a residential hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street near New Market in Kolkata, West Bengal in the small hours of 19 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T04:46:30.485Z 9 Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata hotel fire: Police Kolkata, West Bengal, Fire, Hotel https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/c54cc8fpsz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/rpxmewop/High-Commission-of-INdia-1.avif Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi speaks at a reception, the Indian High Commission organised the event in honour of a high-level business delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which is currently visiting Bangladesh, at The Westin Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, on 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/3xnqd71z/High-Commission-of-INdia-2.avif State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam speaks at a reception, the Indian High Commission organised the event in honour of a high-level business delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which is currently visiting Bangladesh, at The Westin Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, on 18 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T03:55:25.497Z Prime Minister to receive memorable welcome in India: Dinesh Trivedi Bangladesh-India Relations, Dinesh Trivedi, Business, India, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Narendra Modi, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/msyn2vp8kq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/n12ouhw7/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-18rwmn6n6qJemy.avif Jannatul Ferdous Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T03:48:05.077Z Jannatul’s higher education dream comes true, receives Tk 7.4m scholarship Higher Education, Student Scholarship, Habiganj https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vetttx251v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/826z872e/Police-Icon.png Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T02:16:23.996Z Law and order yet to improve, police have not fully recovered Exclusive, Criminal Case, Murder, Law and order, Bangladesh Police https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/0h4q9ybc13 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/urf96q03/shabnam-1.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/m734dfh0/shabnam-2.avif Shabnam at her Baridhara residence in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/9xi0hcue/shabnam-3.avif Shabnam at her Baridhara residence in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/nmtjyv8u/shabnam-4.avif Shabnam at her Baridhara residence in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/7eydhwcr/shabnam-5.avif Shabnam at her Baridhara residence in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/1ygy6uun/shabnam-7.avif Shabnam at her Baridhara residence in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/f5kmbcrn/shabnam-8.avif Shabnam at her Baridhara residence in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/d9j098ik/shabnam-9.avif Shabnam at her Baridhara residence in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/4f6tfb8d/shabnam.avif Shabnam at her Baridhara residence in Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T02:15:18.465Z “After the movie ‘Ammajan,’ no character quite attracted me” Cinema, Movie, Bangla Movie, Pakistan, Culture, Entertainment https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/b99zarcq98 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/8thkypjz/ssc.avif Students celebrate after SSC examination result Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T16:48:33.973Z SSC results: Record number of re-scrutiny requests, answer scripts to be re-evaluated too SSC, Education, SSC Result 2026, SSC Result, Dhaka Board https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/ko5f4v36el https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/0eyce34s/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-181pu0sw3hSylhetDH072020260818narsingdi-gas-crisis-factory-closed-2.avif Workers sit idle at Shilpi Dyeing Factory in the Ghoradia area of Narsingdi on 18 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T16:46:19.023Z Gas shortage halts production at over 100 factories Gas, Narsingdi, Energy Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ewxcx302we https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/o0bjijtr/Shall.avif India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T16:45:28.843Z India wants positive, constructive and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh: Jaiswal Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy, Trade, Investment, Water https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4cugcbnkqi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/jqf2216o/Rohingya-2.avif On 8 June, Rohingya leaders presented four demands as part of the ‘Go Home’ campaign in the Rohingya refugee camps. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T14:48:57.618Z Dhaka urges correction as Myanmar statement based on erroneous statistics Rohingya, Repatriation, Myanmar https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/yecxkz52s9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/9o3zrfoj/babar.avif Babar Azam Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T14:32:07.926Z Pakistan captain Babar Azam out of first Test against England Babar Azam, England, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/2f2s5qlxo9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/j758kz39/301952-01-02.jpg India's Manav Suthar (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Lahiru Igalagamage during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T14:13:58.767Z India close on victory in first Test against Sri Lanka Test Cricket, India, Sri Lanka https://en.prothomalo.com/business/tbilbfc1ad https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/p0h31pn3/fiscal-year.avif Prothom Alo illustration Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T13:30:33.885Z What will change when the fiscal year is shifted? What are the pros and cons? Economy, National Budget https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/oxuu9dy5i3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/7v4rj7cu/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-185c5md9jaWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-10.18.02.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/s0xt5yj2/Countries’-dependence-on-China-for-imports.jpeg Countries’ dependence on China for imports Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T12:36:45.963Z China is the largest trading partner of 151 countries; will its influence decline? Import, Export, China, USA, Trade war https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/6fz4i18h4g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/eyvssed2/gascrisis-2.jpg Workers idle away their time as factories shut down due to the gas shortage Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T11:50:01.801Z There is a sustainable solution to the gas and power crisis Gas, Crisis, Power Sector, Energy Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/qygpbyvd8g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-08/e93yqh5r/2026-08-04T103241Z796167391RC25ULAYWGCHRTRMADP3SAUDI-ARAMCO-RESULTS.JPG A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, 15 June, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T11:04:02.692Z Iran negotiator Ghalibaf says Hormuz will not open until US meets demands Strait of Hormuz, Middle East War, Iran, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/ranx0h6ndd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-06/z5edabif/prothomalo-english2026-01-29adfr8t0gb66d1682-8a83-46c0-8f15-6c5a44d17d8e.avif Ministry of Education Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T10:20:43.395Z Thakurgaon's first private university gets approval Private University, Education Ministry, Thakurgaon https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/y5u6a14lnj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-05/34e150cb-f0ec-42af-b2c8-a0fbbd412f07/Gen__retd__Aziz_Ahmed.webp Former army chief Gen. (retd) Aziz Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T10:15:29.249Z Letter sent to NCB seeking Interpol ‘red notice’ for former army chief Aziz Crimes Against Humanity, Interpol, General Aziz Ahmed (retd), International Crimes Tribunal, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/g2dw1b42ou https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/iwqoi7gt/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-18ahika4t7WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-12.54.28.avif Professor Mobasser Monem Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T09:57:48.500Z PSC chairman set to resign: Govt pressure or personal reasons PSC, BCS, Chairman, Resignation https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/99qh1lu9xy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/5sd3yq8a/2.-Rangamati-boat-sky.JPG The shadows of white clouds fall over the waters of Kaptai Lake. Manikchari Mukh, Rangamati, 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/4zllkf41/1.-Bogura-flower.jpg A rain-soaked hibiscus refreshes the hearts of passers-by at first sight. Nagar Bhaban premises, Bogura, 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/5sd3yq8a/2.-Rangamati-boat-sky.JPG The shadows of white clouds fall over the waters of Kaptai Lake. Manikchari Mukh, Rangamati, 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/occuthcf/3.-Khulna-banana.JPG A vendor arranges bananas on a van. Station Road, Khulna, 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/jbg79ejn/4.-Kishorgon-flower.jpg A beautiful lojjaboti blooms by the roadside. Gojadia, Karimganj, Kishoreganj, 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/hb0lvse6/5.-Khulna-road.JPG Due to the waterlogging caused by the monsoon rain, potholes have developed at several points along the important Sonadanga–Natun Rasta road in Khulna, from Boyra to Mujgunni, causing considerable hardship for commuters. The photo is taken from Mujgunni, Khulna on 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/6b95mqpg/6.-Rangpur-station.jpg A passenger who came to Rangpur for medical treatment waits for a morning train to return home to Patgram in Lalmonirhat. Some lie down while others sit on the platform as they wait. Railway station, Rangpur on 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/tae35ss0/7.-Bogura-goats.jpg A woman takes goats to graze in a field amid light rain. Raymajhira, Bogura, 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/wssywqhg/8.-Rangamati-Pepper–chile.JPG Chilies grow throughout the year. Flowers grow on one side, while chillies hang among the leaves on the other. Lichubagan, Rangamati, morning of 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/pb2bcll5/9.-Faridpur-jute.jpg A female farmer sits beside a rural road stripping fibre from jute plants, collecting the jute sticks. Dangi, Ambikapur, Faridpur, 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/ehzpenoh/10.-Mymensingh–Rice-seedlings.jfif A farmer uproots rice seedlings from a field. Bhaluka, Mymensingh, 18 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T09:06:03.392Z TOP SHOTS (18 August 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hqavxkzct8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/ovjyetb3/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-185491qfedWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-12.06.11-PM-1.avif Children studying at the daycare centre inside a prison. The photo was taken at Kashimpur Women’s Central Jail-3 in Gazipur on 14 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/drmhnnir/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-18zs5bginsকারাগারেই-বেড়ে-ওঠে-শিশুরা.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/kofye8bs/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-18lf4lcnigWhatsAppImage20260818at120705PM.avif Two children play with a toy at the daycare centre inside a prison. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/igybsntq/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-18vx3kh5inWhatsAppImage20260818at120722PM.avif An inmate helps the children with their studies. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/kfr50dyr/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-18ryjwy1l2WhatsAppImage20260818at103806AM.avif Their childhood is trapped within four walls. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/mex4goxl/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-18k2o0y88hWhatsAppImage20260818at103725AM.avif Children stay with their incarcerated mothers and grow up in prison from birth. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/ag3sxmbd/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-181xdydweoWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-10.35.50-AM.avif There are daycare centres inside the prison. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T08:24:31.017Z Born in prison, growing up behind bars Child care, Convict, Kashimpur High Security Central Jail, Gazipur, Children, Prison, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/185v6194o5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/qappd3hp/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-160dat1ymq01.webp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/fl1ffjzo/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16wil0zou603.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/zsa0j1xh/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16r7utvxk805.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/ocvn6z3i/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16utzm78aj07.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/jz1oyn56/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16ls8pdli510.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/x25zydec/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16n00u958f11.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/dm39sfoe/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16zrp4ae4d13.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/g4k14k1y/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16ga010tf215.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/7hp4eccu/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16tn9gy27117.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/tfns2yg1/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16efk4f4ox21.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/x0fcnqk1/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-165o24so7v23.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/eb2kzf5s/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-13proaknm6WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-13-at-10.55.21-1.avif Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/3gudoahi/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16m6q0ihdp24.webp Shabnam spoke with Prothom Alo at her home in the diplomatic area of Baridhara, Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T08:19:54.714Z “Actresses have a certain coquettishness and pride, but I never learnt that” Movie, Actress, Dhallywood, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/sywh8hw3ap https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-01/978bf1cf-aaa1-488a-8549-2e509d9021e5/QATARENERGY_EXCELERATE_ENERGY_BANGLADESH.JPG Model of LNG tanker is seen in front of Qatar's flag in this illustration taken on 19 May, 2022 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/xneq704e/info.avif Workers sit idle with no work because of the lack of gas pressure at the factory. THe photo is taken at Sadma Fashion Ltd in the Mouchak area of Gazipur recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-12/94dnrejn/Gas.avif A severe gas shortage has hit the country, disrupting supplies at CNG filling stations. CNG-powered auto-rickshaws, cars and ambulances formed long queues as they waited to refuel in the Jatrabari area of Dhaka in the afternoon on 11 August 2028 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/qs08d8ym/2prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31xx80ikvr2-dhaka-filling-station-31072026.avif The gas crisis persists. Long queues of vehicles continue at filling stations as drivers wait for hours. Jatrabari, Dhaka, 31 July 2026. Tanvir Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T06:32:34.059Z LNG cargo uncertainty persists as gas supply falls again Exclusive, Energy Crisis, Electricity, Gas Supply, Gas, LNG, Import, Excavation https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/2f38uz65fr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/akzmhay5/285365-01-02.jpg Australian batsman Jake Weatherald walks off after been bowled on the third day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 15 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/kpr1nzv0/285320-01-02.jpg Australian batsman Jake Weatherald is bowled on the third day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 15 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/5eqkzeo4/285313-01-02.jpg Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after dismissing Australian batsman Jake Weatherald on the third day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 15 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T06:14:47.839Z Australia axe struggling Weatherald for second Bangladesh Test Australia, Test Cricket, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/p5afiz8tv7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/5sqtt93z/prothomalo_bangla_2026_08_16_6dea4n9f_4.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/kipddxni/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-166dea4n9f4.avif Md Shamsul Alam https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/165u9y53/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16ej49p6yoWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-18.39.56.jpeg He secured three scholarships—the UK’s Commonwealth Scholarship, the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Scholarship and the Bangladesh Government’s Prime Minister’s Fellowship. He chose the Commonwealth Scholarship from the three. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/z8lxneun/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16q8gmhqzl6.avif Shamsul Alam has published his research papers in several journals, and his work has received numerous citations. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/mizj9qi7/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-164mvn26wo7.avif Md Shamsul Alam at the reception for Commonwealth Scholars at the Palace of Westminster, the UK's Parliament Building https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/lq3k1iuc/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16d8yc7twqWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-18.44.24.jpeg Shamsul Alam with his wife Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T05:57:21.438Z From Haor to Sheffield, story of Shamsul Alam of receiving 3 scholarships Netrokona, Student, CUET, Engineer, Scholarship, Higher Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/spsevt6zi4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/aqjisa9r/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-15n5o48cuytareq-modi-01.avif Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for a bilateral visit to India and to attend the outreach session of the BRICS summit. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/37nji1zh/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-28bg6tzis1Khalil.avif Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T04:44:58.077Z Dhaka awaits Delhi’s response on creating propitious environment Bangladesh, India, Bangladesh-India Relations, Delhi, Visit, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Tour, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/azzar7dv7q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/ebpg1yww/Infographics.jpeg Six months of teh BNP government and the state of the Economy Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T04:24:33.057Z Dollar and reserves offer relief, investment remains sluggish Foreign Reserve, Investment, Inflation, Economy, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/reofmqie7l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-29/vhct4djj/024913-01-02.jpg Volunteers and residents search for survivors on the rubble of collapsed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on 28 June, 2026, following earthquakes. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T03:27:57.832Z Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,438 Venezuela, Earthquake, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/8fy1m15x1v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/74fc2tht/299309-01-02.jpg US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on 17 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T03:27:50.592Z Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal Donald Trump, Threat, Oman, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/tepg2rgyff https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-08/c0e85cbe-f12e-418f-b590-3b93ca4637b8/prothomalo-bangla_2024-08_c6ec1f81-1afc-4a51-a126-f631cd51566b__DH1210_20240803_CUMILLA%2061.JPG.webp Students, under the banner of Students Against Discrimination, bring out a procession. 3 August, 2024. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/l23dmsgg/prothomalo-english2024-071a696e75-9601-4bd8-bf05-759428f789f4DU.avif Female students of DU staged protests from residential halls on the night of 15 July, alleging that ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s remarks demeaned the quota reform protesters. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/h4qzj5oe/prothomalo-bangla2021-12ff792db0-1ddf-4249-8794-f050fa22fd3bprothomaloBegumRokea.avif Begum Rokeya (9 December 1880 - 9 December 1932) https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/i2hc5jhf/7728454831221081552083389014869308826809639737n.jpg DU students protest the “discriminatory curfew” imposed on female students at Dhaka University residential halls. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/zxkq9rgd/prothomalo-english2025-03-09cz7e8xx3‘Bamboo-rod-procession’-on-DU-campus-protesting-rape-torture-of-women.avif Female students bring out a ‘bamboo-rod procession’ on DU campus protesting rape, torture of women across the country in 9 March 2025. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/nmkjfyxb/Alice-Lloyd-rsz.jpg Alice Lloyd Hall (above) and Stockwell Hall (featured at top) of the University of Michigan were two female residence halls governed by the curfew system. United States. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T03:07:51.382Z The DU Curfew: Trusted with the barricades, locked out by ten DU Residential Halls, Dhaka University, Student, Curfew, Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/tjaxhsnc1a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/12gnbtoy/prothomalo-bangla2025-11-01ljs1i8gtUntitled-4.avif Digital transactions. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T03:07:30.569Z Why Bangla QR is struggling to gain popularity, what needs to be done Digital, Economy, Bangladesh Bank, Mobile Financial Service, Mostaqur Rahman, Income Tax, NBR https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/mynlhie42w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/yi3aef23/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17hmol1cuxWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-4.15.20-PM-1.avif Taskin, Tanzid and Najmul on Mitchell Street in Darwin city centre. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/rldijuh2/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17fb708benWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-4.15.04-PM.avif Tanzid and Najmul in a relaxed chat with coach Phil Simmons. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/jkwraguw/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17mklx4uohWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-4.15.15-PM.avif Taskin Ahmed on Mitchell Street. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/2ubekyjz/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17unye774v20260817125101jpg.avif This street on Mitchell Street seemed to have turned into ‘Bangladesh Avenue’. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-18T03:07:22.641Z Darwin Test: Cricket ‘break’ on a quiet Mitchell Street on day 5 Cricket, Test Cricket, Bangladesh Cricket, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/video/92c64j4ppw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/1mjbc1u4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17gwrq2tdlWEB.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T17:02:36.535Z Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa ordered to be produced in new case July Mass Uprising , ICT Act, Crimes Against Humanity, Freedom of press