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 Prison, Kashimpur High Security Central Jail, Gazipur, Convict, Children, Child care 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 https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/ik06bclc4e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/8xk6n92m/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17rx5evtgqPM-Cabinet-01.avif The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting on Monday at the Secretariat in Dhaka with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T16:31:08.673Z Govt changes fiscal year to 1 Apr - 31 Mar BNP Government, Cabinet Division, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/s05pdqt1zv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/zg5z63a6/RAB-SRB-Cabinet.avif The Cabinet holds a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair at Secretariat on 17 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T16:05:12.961Z Draft law approved to replace RAB with Special Response Battalion RAB, BNP Government, Law, Act https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/r5qy3avtpq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/35oi16e9/image-415320-1786946004.webp Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President Yingming Yang. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T15:44:41.283Z ADB to help Bangladesh become a trillion-dollar economy by 2034: Yingming Yang Investment, GDP, Skill Development, Economy, ADB, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/7j15r97nzn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/w9a5n5z2/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-173i2h9fpcNahid.avif NCP Convener Nahid Islam speaks at an event titled 'July Through the Eyes of Journalists' at Hotel Westin in Gulshan, Dhaka on 17 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T15:44:03.336Z Calling democratic protest ‘recklessness’ sets a narrative for lawsuits, arrests: Nahid Islam Nahid Islam, National Citizen Party - NCP, BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Energy Crisis, Fuel Crisis, Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ce6tjn5s54 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-23/lc426bvf/prothomalo-bangla2025-12-18ac1atq4cWhatsApp-Image-2025-12-18-at-9.30.25-AM.avif Flags of Bangladesh and India. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T15:21:13.804Z Bangladesh sets tough conditions for Tarique Rahman’s India visit Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Narendra Modi, India, Sheikh Hasina, Extradition https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/gdkr6ccbvd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/4ei68j1e/17869748841.webp Abdullah Jafer H Bin Abiyah, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Bangladesh met with Prime Minister Tareq Rahman in Dhaka on 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/oo1u6ejz/17869748841.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T14:59:14.902Z Mohammed bin Salman invites Tarique Rahman to visit Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Saudi Arabia, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Khalilur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/sketd2fuf2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/6pphtns1/Mahdi-Amin-1.avif Prime Minister’s Adviser and spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Mahdi Amin on 17 August 2026 speaks at an interaction organised by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dhaka to mark 180 days since the government assumed office https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/vv2gkxxo/BNP-six-month-2.avif Speakers at an interaction organised by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dhaka to mark 180 days of the government on 17 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/p9u6yxmy/BNP-six-month-3.avif Speakers at an interaction organised by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dhaka to mark 180 days of the government on 17 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T13:29:31.758Z 6 months not enough to solve every problem, but govt fully committed: PM’s spokesperson BNP Government, Mahdi Amin, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Politics, Inflation, Reform, Economy, PMO, Freedom of Expression https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/gnym4adgsd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/8xnnm8pe/jashore-1.jpg Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Betna river in the Kazirber-Islampur area of Sharsha upazila, Jashore, recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/4uiq5r8r/jashore-2.jpg Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Mukteshwari river in the Taker Ghat area of Monirampur upazila, Jashore, recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/hg5mpx1b/jashore-3.jpg Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Bhairab river at Hatianatala Bazar in Jashore Sadar upazila recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/vdm7743r/jashore-4.jpg Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Betna river in the Gatipara area of Sharsha upazila, Jashore, recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/9gqxuuj6/jashore-5.jpg Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Bhairab river in the Daitala area of Jashore Sadar upazila recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/63k54stl/jashore-6.jpg Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Bhairab river in the Rajarhat area of Jashore Sadar upazila recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/5zyd7839/jashore-7.jpg Photo shows a bridge under construction over the Sri river in Nehalpur of Monirampur upazila, Jashore, recently. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T13:26:53.161Z Faulty designs leave future of eight bridges in Jashore uncertain Jashore, Corruption, Bridge, River, BIWTA, LGED, Local government, Development projects https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kflm71l4lz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/lmhb3i33/prothomalo-bangla2025-07-24beqims53A-B-M-Khairul-Haque-01.avif Former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque was arrested by police on July 24 last year. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T12:54:20.802Z Former CJ Khairul Haque’s bail upheld in 9th case, lawyer says 'no legal bar' to release Chief justice, Bail, Appellate Division, High Court, Jail https://en.prothomalo.com/business/9vrgz7ljou https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/zbx9577p/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-5.44.16-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T12:48:25.281Z From a closed jute mill to a billion-dollar export hub Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Business, EPZ, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o0j91omhj7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/94l4ykkw/Salahuddin-Ahmed.webp Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed briefs journalists after a meeting at the Ministry of Finance at the Secretariat on 17 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T12:09:16.280Z Law and order has visibly improved in past 6 months: Home Minister Family Card, Fuel Crisis, Law and order, Bangladesh Secretariat, Home Minister, Salehuddin Ahmed, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/bm27t0qaio https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-06/hrzium0h/prothomalo-bangla2023-12e7b97cd8-d79c-43f5-8b12-6857cfcd1a04bb.avif Bangladesh Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T12:09:07.237Z S Alam’s SS Power gets special permission to open LCs S Alam Group, Power Plant, Chattogram, Electricity, Bangladesh Bank, Loan Default https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/bm1kjx63hq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-15/40k4740s/Bangladesh-India-flags.avif Flags of Bangladesh and India Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T11:38:09.722Z Indian business delegation arrives in Dhaka today Bangladesh-India Relations, India, Trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Investment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/rc1gjhqnuv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/xp6m6w3k/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-179bms8wc8du-1.avif A clash between activists of Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Dal in front of the provost’s office at Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall late Sunday night on 16 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/ewjynpkx/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17mksow63fdu2.avif A clash between activists of Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Dal in front of the provost’s office at Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall late Sunday night on 16 August. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T11:33:56.776Z Clashes break out between Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Dal over confining and rescuing DU provost Dhaka University, Clash, DUCSU, Chhatra Shibir, Chhatra Dal https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/2rmqbssen7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/xh28t8yn/MV5BMWM2YzNmZGUtYTFiMS00NTg4LWEzYTktMDZmMTk1YmIyYjdkXkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Tom Holland in a scene of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/94aj9gro/MV5BOWNjYWM3NWItOGE0ZS00MWRjLThiZWEtYjc4ZmNmMmU5ZTVmXkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Poster of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/ewk47i2o/MV5BMTlkOGE4YmMtOWU0ZC00OWRjLWJhOGUtZDZiMjkwYjE5NTQ3XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg A scene of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/kjofb5sc/MV5BYjgwZGM5ZDAtNTczMi00ODg1LWJiNjYtNWQ2ZjBiYmQ1ODA5XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Cast members of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T10:30:43.759Z Spider-Man swings high for third weekend in the box office Film, Actor, Box Office, Hollywood https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/8dbxefdlnr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/0tk9es9p/cdd6fa36-b407-42a7-a0ed-c244ec668bd5.jpg JICA and the Government of Bangladesh has signed a Grant Agreemen for the 2026 JDS programme on 17 August. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T10:18:22.689Z Bangladesh, JICA sign Grant Agreement on JDS Scholarships for 2026 Japan, JICA, Bangladesh, Scholarship, Agreement https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/lu042dsk1o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-08/dqiyvqrf/Tarique-Rahman.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks in parliament https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-17/d37jo8t7/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-178zmssgj7WhatsAppImage20260217at110238AM.avif BNP MPs taking the oath as members of parliament on 17 February 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T10:06:27.326Z What the people gained in new govt's first 6 months BNP Government, Economy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Law and order, Human rights https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3cwqjjxt7n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/yqvygcyx/3prothomalo-bangla2026-08-175erg6v2f4.-Rangamati-hoker.avif Freshly harvested greens are carefully tied into bundles for the market. Manikchharimukh, Rangamati, 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/5htix5zv/1prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17zc8k3dem2Rangamatiraindroup.avif Raindrops glisten upon fresh green leaves. Shukarchhari, Rangamati, 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/z5jair7x/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17rc8yc5wn3Khagracharibird.avif A lone bird rests quietly on a branch. New Zealand Para, Khagrachhari, 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/sjw5o2x4/3prothomalo-bangla2026-08-175erg6v2f4.-Rangamati-hoker.avif Freshly harvested greens are carefully tied into bundles for the market. Manikchharimukh, Rangamati, 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/ez7fesny/4prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17be7i6fph5.-Cumilla-fisherman.avif Nets stretch across the canal, cast in hope of a catch. Chinamura, Daudkandi, Comilla, 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/1ru4zcua/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17i1gcpmiv7Khulnawaterlilies.avif Clearing away the blanket of water hyacinths to make way for fishing. Line Bil Pabla, Dumuria, Khulna, 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/irxtmhh4/6prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17lpp0218b8.-Moulavibazar-Swan.avif A lively flock of geese glides gently into the water. Antehori, Moulvibazar, 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/lodhkc7m/7prothomalo-bangla2026-08-171m5yncag9Bogurabird.avif A bird finds a moment of rest atop a weathered bamboo post. Chechuapara village, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 17 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/fzxxadw7/8prothomalo-bangla2026-08-171wvu9ekm10Bogurafisherman.avif Casting a line in a monsoon-swollen field, embracing the quiet rhythm of fishing. Shahnagar village, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 17 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T09:53:00.836Z TOP SHOTS (17 August 2026) Photo Story, TOP SHOTS, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ptkenwfw4n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/uuer8due/Pay-Scale.avif PMO publishes an e-book titled “180 Days of the People’s Government” that outlines the government’s activities during its first 180 days Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T09:50:57.730Z 9th pay scale: Govt employees’ basic pay to rise by up to 100pc Government Employees, BNP Government, Pay Scale https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/c93qd4nwsw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/p4jzm140/293787-01-02.jpg Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on 6 July, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/24nv4045/293783-01-02.jpg Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on 6 July, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T09:44:38.565Z Cristiano Ronaldo: 'This is probably my last year' Interview, Celebrity, Wedding, Retirement, Football, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, FIFA World Cup 2026 https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/g8uh7vv9e5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/rw0x2af5/ANdrew-McDonald.jpg Australian coach Andrew McDonald (C) speaks with player Cameron Green (R) on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 16 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T09:33:14.479Z Australia ‘let standards slip’ in shock Bangladesh loss: Coach Andrew McDonald Bangladesh Cricket, Australia, Marnus Labuschagne, Test Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/0zy06epdl1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/frdmwiwd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-12-at-19.34.23.jpeg Origami white cranes decorating Liberation War Museum. These are made by the school children in Bangladesh. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2015/08/06/a58d7fb87c11335beeba7ba930800231-1.jpg Doves fly over the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in western Japan on 6 August 2015 during a memorial ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T09:32:08.085Z Hiroshima Day and the story of a thousand paper cranes Japan, History, Peace, Liberation War https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/dac4fm9sdb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-13/ggprw77c/Hasan-Mahmud.jpeg Hasan Mahmud celebrates the wicket of Australia's Jake Weatherald in the first Test match at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 13 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/nmv2mx5p/Marnus-Labuschagne.jpg Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne walks off after being bowled 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 2026-08-17T09:25:45.947Z Axe hangs over Australian batters after Darwin ‘disaster’ Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/international/6kdn4z8jr2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/kstb9ykr/2026-08-14T211246Z656679356RC2LYMAK7K0ARTRMADP3USA-CHINA-AI-DIPLOMACY.JPG U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration created on 10 April 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T09:23:11.957Z US to tell dozens of partner countries to pick sides in AI race with China AI, Artificial intelligence, China, USA, Technology, A Level https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/kwdbqp177h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/tr1viyp5/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-10clj304mnWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-10-at-10.34.14.avif Students try to check their SSC results on mobile phones. Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka, 10 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T08:52:27.062Z SSC answer script challenge applications end today, how to apply SSC Exam, SSC Result 2026, Challenge, Student, Education, National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), Application https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jy81a2gw9l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-15/k8pgxc8z/Mahadi-Amin.avif Mahdi Amin Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T08:39:33.348Z Mahdi Amin details 6 months' activities, including economic reforms and pay scale formulation Mahdi Amin, BNP Government, Pay Scale, Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3hen9chpqj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/jaor5pws/Mediterranean.avif Many aspiring migrants are losing their lives while attempting the risky journey to Europe across the Mediterranean. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T08:08:15.513Z Boat drifted in the Mediterranean for 10 days, leaving 10 people dead Boat Capsize, Mediterranean, Death, Bangladeshi, Migrants https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/53tywys4fz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/zafgsien/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-13.58.48-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-09/mof8toje/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-20927xu8nmBNPlogo.avif BNP logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T08:02:44.626Z Is BNP becoming part of the government? BNP, BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Political Party, Politics, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/3z6l1g3d8r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/zom8ackm/Aus-1.avif The Australian team may face a fine along with the defeat . https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/ruhb2ayh/Aus-2.avif Such a defeat will not easily heal https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/dfhwzuuw/Aus-3.avif Bangladeshi fans witnessed a historic victory. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T07:27:32.108Z Australia face fine of Tk 3.8m following their defeat against Bangladesh Bangladesh, Test, Australia, Punishment, Final https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/bpl3m286d7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/1zro1l1p/297359-01-02.jpg Patients received treatment under an emergency tent following aftershocks in the wake of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, at the Santo Gabriel Kewapante Hospital in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, on 17 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T06:54:50.208Z Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake Indonesia, Earthquake, Patient, Treatment https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/z108sxd7kp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/fmxzwy5f/prothomalo-bangla2024-033a703abf-30c8-487e-a404-2c1102338bd6138ff264f9874f8a8e8e80b59d88075d.avif Pension https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/lyoa97km/prothomalo-english2026-05-31za80irgrWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-31-at-16.40.14.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T06:54:00.174Z Teachers finally receive retirement benefits after long waits Pension, Retirement, Teacher, Fund, MPO https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/sx7u15urh5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/3roeusl5/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-17jsfzni8o76415c02-3abd-49f8-94c9-7d76197d5a1e-2.avif A shuttle train from Battali station remains stranded at Sholoshahar station. Photo taken around 8:00 am on 17 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T05:36:15.163Z Water on tracks leaves 2 shuttle trains stranded en route to Chittagong University Chittagong University https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/zygjme6r40 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/0v0mk2hi/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16dvjsa3aaC-1.avif Bangladesh’s cricketers pose for a photo with the coaching staff after defeating Australia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/9s759jbw/Miraz-Starc.avif Veteran Mitchell Starc lost his temper and sledged Mehidy Hasan Miraz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/nma1oqvj/10.jpg Bangladesh’s four best performers in the Darwin Test. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T04:06:43.048Z What Bangladesh’s win in Darwin means beyond cricket Bangladesh Cricket, Cricket, Opinion, Sports, Nationalism, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/hmsghndlmf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/j2fz3vpj/ছবি-৬-১.jpeg The Brahmaputra River is failing to regain its vitality because its source channel has not been dredged. The photo was taken from the Jute Warehouse Bridge in Mymensingh city on 7 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/jaj17yrn/ছবি-এক.jpeg The Banar River in Trishal, Mymensingh, has been narrowing over the years. At times, white, pink or black wastewater from industrial plants is discharged into the river. The photo was taken on 26 March. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/dipzqtb8/ছবি-দুই.jpeg The milky-white water of the Banar River in Trishal, Mymensingh, has coated the grass along its banks. The photo was taken on 26 March. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T03:17:48.714Z Rivers in Mymensingh division devastated by pollution and encroachment Pollution, Land Encroachment, River Pollution, Mymensingh, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/1lav2p7dxu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/460pxyuu/2026-08-16T084509Z862470149RC2JZMAKZYB6RTRMADP3HUNGARY-POLAND-BUS-ACCIDENT.JPG Firefighters and emergency workers at the scene of a deadly accident, where a Polish bus carrying tourists veered off the motorway and overturned, near Mezokeresztes, Hungary, in this handout image released on 16 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T03:17:33.121Z 12 killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary Hungary, Poland, Bus, Accident, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ql1wbdv5ui https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/yrdq3sjd/image-415291-1786934154.webp US President Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T03:17:17.779Z Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Defence, Agreement https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6e5ig0dpsv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/5o9nzmiu/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-14pfkr9jipWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-5.17.15-PM.avif Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard and Recycling Factory, 14 August. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-17T03:16:56.657Z 9 workers die at Sitakunda: Ship declared ‘safe’ by 6 agencies Exclusive, Ship Breaking, Ship, Chattogram