https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/8y9qrb55mz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-14/57kb36xz/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-13kz45c4509fe-4496-89bf-519f2f18dbca.avif Higher education Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T13:40:40.694Z How Malaysia's student dream can become a Bangladeshi nightmare Higher Education, Malaysia, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/91jey106v3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/8q6hl6id/Oprotim-Cumilla-1.avif CCTV footages shows a teenager with Ishayat Shahriar, also known as Apratim, on the day he went missing https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/3hkoixmd/Oprotim-Cumilla-2.avif Apratim https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/52znet1z/Oprotim-Cumilla-3.avif Apratim with his parents Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T13:39:17.607Z Police question teenager seen with Opritom in CCTV footage Cumilla, Murder, Comilla University https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/717j7dbpun https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-08/c2a6c064-162a-451e-a3da-ff751bca4bb2/Universal_pension_scheme.jpeg Pension Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T12:37:01.379Z Monthly pension to range from Tk 18,000 to Tk 70,200 Pay Scale, Government Employees, Pension https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/s1psztwiv7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/b2ieff81/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19ehk9i8qu3.-Moulavibazar-Cultivating-crops.webp A farmer gathers freshly harvested summer tomatoes from his field near the house. Juri, Moulvibazar, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/4fm0d7gb/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19okkyhdrn1.-Rangamati-bird.webp Two little cormorants (pankouri) perch on a bamboo pole in Kaptai Lake in search of fish. Taimidung, Rangamati, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/4y8h61b5/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19vcrqqqhf2.-Rangamati-flower.webp A vibrant, colorful butterfly rests gently on Ixora flowers. Lekkungchhara, Bandukbhanga, Rangamati, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/iaikxm05/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19ehk9i8qu3.-Moulavibazar-Cultivating-crops.webp A farmer gathers freshly harvested summer tomatoes from his field near the house. Juri, Moulvibazar, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/r2b6ddgr/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-1989badm984.-Bogura-student.webp Students head home with freshly picked water lilies gathered from a roadside pond. Chalalkandi, Sonatala, Bogura, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/tthc4ef7/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19sfktdkqg5.-Khulna-Fruit.webp Fruit traders wait for customers with sweet 'sammam' melons at a wholesale market. Kadamtala, Khulna, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/9x1po5ca/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19n3sjhs2f6.-Pabna-jute.webp A farmer collects sun-dried jute fiber, soon to be taken to market for sale. Malanchi, Pabna, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/v2j50d5b/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19p5nfl8s77.-Pabna-old-man.webp With the low-lying road submerged by rain, an old man carefully walks across a fallen tree trunk. Malanchi, Pabna, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/964m1kap/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19somx6elq8.-Cumilla-Bridge.webp Villagers brave a perilous crossing over a bridge that subsided five years ago under monsoon currents. Bazarkhola, Daudkandi, Cumilla, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/w75h0nt5/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19f0o7qtms9.-Sariatpur-Search.webp Relatives search the waters of the Kirtinasha River for teenager Yasin, who went missing after falling from a trawler during a boat race. Tulasha, Shariatpur, 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/udyq5z9g/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-198vaubz2x10.-Rangamati-sunset.webp The sky blazes in fiery hues at dusk. Kaptai Lake, Dighali Bak, Rangamati, 18 September 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T11:39:35.203Z TOP SHOTS (19 August 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Nature, Bird https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/cprhas8nsb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/8mye367h/LFH-KV-3-1.jpg Ruhul Quddus Khan, CEO and managing director of Unilever Bangladesh Limited, along with members of the company's Management Committee, recently visited the hospital's operations in Gaibandha. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/y5hca7oa/LFH-KV-1.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/0hscau2f/LFH-KV-2-1.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T11:29:46.684Z Lifebuoy Friendship Hospital serves over 800,000 patients in remote char communities Unilever Bangladesh, Hospital, Public Health https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/146wfh47ir https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/muzghb94/prothomalo-bangla2023-049faecc9f-fd6e-458a-acf3-c87ec950f3035.avif Crowd of passengers on metro rail. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-03/05cf6ae3-1d2f-4e52-af7d-9eb761ff37c5/20240120_SH_0030.jpg Commuters board on a train at Motijheel station of the Dhaka metro rail on 20 January 2024. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/8b0z1uox/prothomalo-bangla2024-042b6b2206-9ed6-4dcd-a4ef-30ce24502f3c2.avif A long queue of passengers waiting to buy metro rail tickets. Dhaka, 13 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/kaufntpf/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-11bp97p14pmetrorail-kamlapur-part-constraction-11072026-01.avif Construction of the metro rail infrastructure from Motijheel to Kamalapur is largely complete, with trial operations planned to begin in January. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/qi7vi6kg/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-1762hbgpor4.avif Metro Rail Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T11:03:04.874Z Metro Rail: Nearly 500,000 passengers a day, how much revenue generated? Metro Rail, Dhaka, Public Transport, Passenger, Revenue, loan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/i1qtrk0krt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-18/j627ofi6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-12.26.43-PM.jpeg Cabinet Division Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T11:00:41.332Z How much will salaries of cabinet secretary, principal secretary and senior secretaries increase Pay Scale, Secretary, Cabinet, Salary https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/zduweye4vk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/xvca8hcp/Son-of-CU-teacher.avif The body of teenager Ishayat Shahriar, also known as Apratim, was recovered today. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T10:44:49.564Z 'If you had asked for 10 such phones as ransom, we would have given them' Comilla Medical College, Death, Murder, Comilla University, Cumilla, Teacher https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8gp4sh6ny8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-28/clpyhuwv/Govt-logo.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T10:15:40.082Z What percentage house rent govt employees will receive and in which areas Pay Scale, Government Employees, House, House Rent https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/4p23d6mz61 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/opharql7/MasukArtWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-4.25.56-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T09:08:23.675Z Bangladesh in a fragmented global geo-economic order Economy, Geo-Economics, LDC Graduation, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), RMG Sector, Globalization https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xti7ukuxv0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/t57lpxu3/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19h1283rl5ed.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T08:14:16.181Z New pay scale notification for govt employees: Higher salaries from July Pay Scale, Government Employees, Govt. jobs https://en.prothomalo.com/business/gt6finp6du https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/rrba4o1t/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-19-at-14.05.58.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T08:08:15.627Z Non-performing loans below 5pc in 13 banks: How the banks rank Loan Default, Banking Sector, City Bank, BRAC Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/587vfg01i0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/494x7hvx/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19v7nzqbn8mymensinghdh169420260918img-20260918-wa0364.webp Five people, including a former army personnel were detained in Mymensingh for allegedly abducting a businessman, assaulting him and demanding ransom while posing as members of the DB and DGFI. They were detained on Friday afternoon. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T07:23:04.849Z Man abducted by fake DB, DGFI members, how police rescued him DB Police, DGFI, Mymensingh, Threat https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/3asu624yzb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/d2i2y5i7/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19e7i7opnqsunamganjdh053220260919img20260919090639.avif The bodies of three children taken to Tahirpur Health Complex in Sunamganj Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T07:19:57.297Z Three children found dead at Sunamganj hospital, father hospitalised after poisoning Sunamganj, Death, Children, Poisoning https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/s3vshtl9kb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-12/df55218f-04de-4e52-9dff-d3fc1a036fe9/prothomalo_bangla_2023_12_1a5303fd_89e7_4490_82ac_fd3da1c31dfa_BNP_logo.webp BNP logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T06:44:50.520Z BNP questions motive behind the long march programmes Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP Government, Long March, 11-Party Allianece https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/kk5es6rjgv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/y7f8hvs8/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-179xx96oa2Air-defence.avif Explosions were heard in Riyadh on Saturday, after an air raid alert was issued by Saudi Arabian authorities. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T06:26:13.182Z Saudi Arabia issues air raid alert in Riyadh, explosions heard Saudi Arabia, Raid, Alert, Yemen, Houthi, Middle East, Explosion https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/nl4yqt7cv5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/z2i97fs6/492161-01-02.jpg Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and Union Berlin in Munich, southern Germany on 18 September, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T06:03:21.604Z Kane hits Bundesliga century as Bayern rout Union Harry Kane, Bundesliga, European Football, FC Bayern Munich, England, Kane Williamson https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/nxls4n8bqx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/eu4jbzr0/2026-09-18T204129Z1879280378RC2WLNA24JYARTRMADP3USA-TRUMP.JPG US President Donald J. Trump looks on as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 18 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/m2cf9kb8/2026-09-18T211021Z848203465RC2XLNAJKT62RTRMADP3USA-TRUMP-MEDIA.JPG The CNN booth at the White House after US President Donald J. Trump announced he would ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, from the White House in Washington, DC, US, 18 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/1q6jbqt8/2026-09-18T201952Z1426445636RC2WLNAPR6SIRTRMADP3USA-TRUMP.JPG US President Donald J. Trump points his finger as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 18 September, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T05:43:15.626Z Trump says CNN, Politico, MS NOW banned from White House Donald Trump, President, USA, Media, White House, Trump Special Envoy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/m88g32tka3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/z9k82x8e/image-426008-1789789302.jpg UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T05:20:41.433Z UN chief “deeply regrets” US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting UN, US, visa, Meeting, Immigrant Visa https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1xow0m507i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/qtmbkimf/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-199wa8az5fWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-19-at-8.36.18-AM.avif Shafiqur Rahman giving speech at the inaugural rally of the long march towards Rangpur at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on 19 September, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/ai4d9jyn/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19vs2nwkq7WhatsAppImage20260919at83600AM.avif Leaders, activists and supporters at the inaugural rally of the long march Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T04:43:19.063Z 8-point demand can turn into one at any time: Shafiqur Rahman 11-Party Allianece, Long March, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party - NCP, Shafiqur Rahman, Political Party, Politics, NCP Candidate, Opposition in Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/u1abjd3rro https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/pe9zmbv9/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-19fijpr37cWhatsApp-Image-2026-09-19-at-8.36.16-AM.avif Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam speaks at the inaugural rally of the Dhaka to Rangpur-bound long march at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on 19 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/q07pqla0/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-199xckuz59WhatsAppImage20260919at83557AM.avif Leaders, activists and supporters attend the inaugural rally of the 11-party alliance’s long march. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T04:28:21.722Z Tarique Rahman must decide how he will step down: Nahid Islam 11-Party Allianece, Long March, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party - NCP, Nahid Islam, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/0z5yi9s9oy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-19/lus7hjpy/prothomalo-bangla2025-03-25u081uf1cGreenland-Reuters.avif Greenland's capital Nuuk Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-19T03:29:20.624Z US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says USA, Greenland, Denmark, Donald Trump, Agreement, Military https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/k99vd8f8rt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/vce1ocol/Cocktail-Malibag-01.avif The cocktails were blasted in this area of Malibagh, Dhaka after the Jumma prayers on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T16:56:45.802Z Crude bombs explode at 4 locations in Dhaka, 1 injured Bomb, Dhaka, Explosion https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/xbit7gty77 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/lu0e1uun/Ali-Riaz.jpeg Professor Ali Riaz joins virtually the publication ceremony of the book titled “Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics”, authored by the late Barrister Abdur Razzaq, a former leader of Jamaat-e-Islami on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T16:24:23.028Z Islamist politics requires explicit recognition of popular sovereignty: Ali Riaz Ali Riaz, Liberation War, Jamaat-e-Islami, History, Book Launch, Books https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/sd0hzw4hvf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/shl2xudf/NCP-Protest-Rally-3.jpeg NCP Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam addresses a human chain organised by the party in protest against the passage of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, the suppression of dissent and alleged violations of citizens’ fundamental rights in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/ax6d9w2k/NCP-Protest-Rally-2.jpeg NCP leaders and activists at a human chain organised by the party in protest against the passage of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, the suppression of dissent and alleged violations of citizens’ fundamental rights in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/72e2nwaq/NCP-Protest-Rally-1.jpeg An NCP leader addresses a human chain organised by the party in protest against the passage of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, the suppression of dissent and alleged violations of citizens’ fundamental rights in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/ip3hda8j/NCP-Protest-Rally-4.jpeg NCP Member Secretary Akhter Hossen addresses a human chain organised by the party in protest against the passage of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, the suppression of dissent and alleged violations of citizens’ fundamental rights in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T15:30:23.074Z NCP and Opposition being targeted by restructuring ACC: Nahid Islam National Citizen Party - NCP, Nahid Islam, Nasiruddin Patwary, Akhter Hossen, Protest, Rally, BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Enforced Disappearance, ACC, Anti Corruption Commission https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/c01kw84x55 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/gcr6jc3n/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17cro563ll92885601021.avif Cristiano Ronaldo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/p4jzm140/293787-01-02.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T14:27:08.581Z Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Football Stars, European Football, Football, UEFA Nations League, Squad https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/adf44dmdp3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/9e6apxs9/HSb7FQ8asAABqqM.jpg Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/ynmckjtc/HSdWRxoXMAAYRyc.jpg Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi shared a photo of their baby’s hand and simply captioned the post, “Hi little guy!” https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-04/ebb80ce0-5b3f-4dbd-a90a-5e0a23b2b33a/prothomalo_bangla_2023_04_cab81360_17ba_429c_9f0d_1e938de4545c_11.webp Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown began dating in 2021 and got engaged in 2023. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T14:00:25.398Z ‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown welcomes second baby, shares first glimpse Actress, Child, Parenthood, Hollywood, Netflix https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/jzg560dw5d https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/wlmro57y/489525-01-02.jpg An army personnel walks amid the rubble following an explosion inside the police headquarters at Kohat in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on 18 September, 2026. An explosion at a historic police headquarters in northern Pakistan on 18 September killed at least eight people and wounded 35 more, officials said, with the country's president swiftly blaming a militant group. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T13:39:03.959Z Suicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compound Pakistan, Suicide attack, Death, Police, Mosque, Attack https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/88w9fzx1bu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/6zvevkel/Kurigram-Fertiliser-Shortage-Protest-1.avif Farmers block Madarganj–Kachakata road in Nageshwari of Kurigram by placing tree trunks across it to demand fertiliser on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/man26imi/Kurigram-Fertiliser-Shortage-Protest-2.avif Rafiqul Islam, an assistant agriculture officer of Nageshwari upazila, was recovered after 4 hours of confinement from a fertiliser warehouse in Nageshwari Upazila, Kurigram on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T13:21:27.608Z Farmers block road in Kurigram over fertiliser shortage; official confined for 4 hours Kurigram, Fertilizer, Agriculture , Farmer, Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/91zqm68p4t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/vce1ocol/Cocktail-Malibag-01.avif The cocktails were blasted in this area of Malibagh, Dhaka after the Jumma prayers on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T12:38:35.797Z 2 crude bombs explode in Malibagh Dhaka, Bomb, Blast https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/1llza30jng https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/nahly5ny/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17dvrp0uzq00124213-7.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/cksjo60q/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17q2nhrapc00000-9.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/csyydcju/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17dvrp0uzq00124213-7.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/wj7puvvt/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-1726pgckhp00000-14.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/qfoeeq1m/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17i6ibe2jd00000-11.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/4e2dhwbj/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17dhvhkuk300124213-42.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/e25mfl4i/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-178lqzii6v00000-20.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/uvhivrhm/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17nlm3ej4t00000-12.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/m9iocd0m/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17bxbcfvtw00124213-5.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/07djuloq/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17sukiaf6n00124213-65.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T12:27:01.037Z Discover Dhaka’s new Aquarium Park! Fish, Travel, Water, Bird, Dhaka, Aquarium, Recreation, Children, Park https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/txwdukiv4b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/iadjnqeo/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18ypxn0dhgdanilovich.avif Former US diplomat John Danilovich speaks virtually at the launch of Abdur Razzaq’s book on the history and politics of Jamaat-e-Islami. Lakeshore Hotel, Gulshan, September 18 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T12:19:58.977Z Alongside Jamaat, Awami League must also reckon with its past: Danilowicz US, Awami League, Jamaat-e-Islami, Jon F Danilowicz, Abdur Razzak, Book Launch, BMET, Diplomats https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/1fyvynxbyi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/w3wt6ynh/Law-Minister-Asaduzzaman-1.jpeg Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman speaks at the publication ceremony of the late Barrister Abdur Razzaq’s book, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics, at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/knkikn5e/Jamaat-e-Islami-Book.jpeg Participants at the unveiling ceremony of Abdur Razzaq’s book, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics, held at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/1w9g719u/Dilara-Choudhury.jpeg Political analyst Professor Dilara Choudhury speaks at the unveiling ceremony of Abdur Razzaq’s book, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics, held at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan on 18 September 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/297zybez/Kamal-Ahmed.jpeg The Daily Star Consulting Editor Kamal Ahmed speaks at the unveiling ceremony of Abdur Razzaq’s book, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics, held at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan on 18 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T11:00:52.805Z Jamaat could have resolved many questions if Razzaq’s 2016 statement were signed: Law minister Books, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liberation War, Md Asaduzzaman, Law Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/qsbg1glnnj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-07/1e3b3dda-25ae-4cc3-b21b-9acb9fdbcc87/prothomalo_bangla_2021_09_c768295c_5ab5_4780_b40e_35f3900c44cb_eb80656ea03ee222c7c1ed70bfa1ab52_5ef8.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T10:39:30.841Z Senior citizens: The people who build the nation must not disappear Aged, Citizen, Employment, Life Expectancy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/nqo1jnz67m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/faqs11di/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18d1q6d8i2Untitled-3.avif BNP leader Farid Uddin Gazi Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T10:34:57.565Z "I want to burn you alive, what do you say?" BNP leader threatens businessman BNP leader, Patuakhali, Threat, Viral Audio, union parishad https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/avdqex8vkr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/e3ti2sh7/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-189pyw6zp33.webp This smiling trader carries a heavy load of jute on his head, taking it to a trawler. He purchased the jute from local farmers at Tk 3,100 per maund. Uttar Aicha, Barishal, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/usdm5n4v/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18ibakh4441.webp A farmer carries jute on an easy bike to sell at the weekly market. . Dignagar, Faridpur, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/4wobh3ti/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18y6rf65r92.webp Dry grass is being sold for use in betel-leaf gardens. Fultola Bazar, Khulna, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/w5m74xff/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-189pyw6zp33.webp This smiling trader carries a heavy load of jute on his head, taking it to a trawler. He purchased the jute from local farmers at Tk 3,100 per maund. Uttar Aicha, Barishal, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/4897hvja/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18vp7bavj54.webp A bronze-winged jacana (jolpipi), also known locally as jolmoyur, searches for food among the water lilies in the wetland. Sreepur, Gazipur, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/6z2jtjwh/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-182gy4d0x85.webp A shrike perches atop a catkin, waiting to hunt insects. Ekdanta, Pabna, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/lcqv4v40/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-182jerl8ue6.webp Rising waters of the Padma River have submerged the grazing lands. Three people are returning in a small boat after cutting green grass from across the river, which will be used as cattle feed. Radhakantapur, Pabna, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/lvmd4chq/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18b0rtvf5t7.webp The wholesale vegetable market becomes bustling from dawn. Wholesalers surround a farmer as soon as he arrives with his homegrown gourds. Gobindanagar, Thakurgaon, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/qvi58uwg/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18lymcs9yy8.webp Castor bean (venna or verenda) bloom by the roadside. Raiganj, Sirajganj, 18 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/hufhkk5t/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18w3wdgd1f9.webp A butterfly rests on blooming lemon blossoms. Rangamati, 18 September 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T09:46:37.517Z TOP SHOTS (18 September 2026) Photo Story, TOP SHOTS, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/aetp8hg5xw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/5hhgq7pw/WhatsApp_Image_2026_09_14_at_17_50_19.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/g9jzwsfb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-17.50.19.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/r9riw4md/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-17.50.20-2.jpg The Tangail weaving industry needs more than recognition https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/2u9l9fp1/20240322140857.jpg The identity must not be lost https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/027p1ih4/20240322142146.jpg The women must be empowered further https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/yanorr71/20240322141455.jpg Th weavers must be given due respect https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/9qgtqq1q/rick.webp Battery-run rickshaws are more lucrative https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/edvksx0a/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-17.50.19-2.jpeg Tangail saree https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/u85uweeo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-17.50.20-1-1.jpeg Tangail saree Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T09:10:35.749Z Tangail’s weaving heritage: At crossroads of crisis and possibility Tangail, Handloom, Heritage, Saree, Cottage Industry https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2yuuk6ok1v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/hg2emor4/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-179zgom2ypuimage-9.avif Cigarettes Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T09:03:00.980Z Low-priced cigarette prices rise again Cigarette, Price Hike, Tobacco https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hbk4qkxvuc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/4hoot0lx/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-185j6an5272ducsuwriterphotocorrect.avif Wrong photographs were initially displayed alongside the names of six literary figures at the DUCSU museum. Following criticism, the photographs were replaced with those in this frame. Top left: Muhammad Enamul Haq, Abul Quasem Fazlul Haq, Jasimuddin. Bottom left: Munier Chowdhury, Asad Chowdhury, Abul Fazal. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/a8f3puxz/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-182dixwjjd1-ducsu-writer-photo-wrong.avif Most of the photographs initially displayed alongside the names of six literary figures at the DUCSU museum did not match the individuals they represented. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T09:02:19.467Z DUCSU museum: Wrong photos used for 6 literary figures, removed after criticism DUCSU, Museum, Dhaka University, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Jinnah, Controversy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/03fdo477l5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/qazdhc4v/dc06401e-2e74-4722-b40e-4e42dd3f35fb.jpg The Government of Bangladesh and KOICA signed the Record of Discussion (RoD) and Terms of Reference (ToR) for the project. 17 september, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T07:08:54.414Z KOICA to provide $2m grant for vocational training project in Chattogram South Korea, Chattogram, Agreement, Training https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d5m1jtdmxb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/2y4mh6bt/info.avif Erosion along Cox’s Bazar beach is worsening day by day. Laboni Point, 10 September https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/08q1wn97/info-2.avif A channel-like waterway has formed in the middle of the beach. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T07:06:52.957Z Why is erosion intensifying along Cox’s Bazar beach, what does it indicate? Cox's Bazar, Climate Change Impact, Forest, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/cswqzx18yd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/rnxvyq6q/prothomalo_bangla_2026_09_18_3rzf47va_Diana.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/27j553d6/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-183rzf47vaDiana.avif King Charles and Princess Diana https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/pfqpvmjg/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19zntyl50idiana.avif Princess Diana https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/sqt6qq2p/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-31r0qbth95Image.avif Collage Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T06:45:47.462Z King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes Princess Diana, King Charles, Marriage, Divorce, Books, Britain, History, UK https://en.prothomalo.com/international/australia/78bcaatppg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/6tje38iv/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21gwn04eceWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-4.47.42-PM.avif Collage https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/s29u6v02/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-170ii7jxjrtony.avif Australian Home Affairs and Immigration Minister Tony Burke. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/lsl47krh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-12.07.23.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T05:26:38.238Z Australia tightens visa rules, leaving Bangladeshi students worried about future Australia, visa, Foreign Students, Bangladesh Students, Study Abroad https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qdut09j4qx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/xnwy76p3/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-17ib03v6bzRakibul-oc-01.avif Md Rakibul Hasan, officer-in-charge (OC) of the capital’s Cantonment police station. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T03:55:39.950Z Cantonment police station OC taken to DB office DB Police, Sheikh Hasina, July Mass Uprising https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lxxc4mc4h8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-18/dyt3vbc0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-11.47.16.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T03:12:04.128Z Discrimination against women has increased Women, Discrimination, Gender Equality https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/qhwbv27vlv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-06/ccf0be35-323f-4908-a7b9-c25660dad26a/exams.webp Candidates sit for SSC exam. In a society that treats a single standardised exam at age 16 as the ultimate determinant of human potential, our socio-educational structure leaves virtually no room for late bloomers Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T02:30:39.988Z A society that overlooks late bloomers Youth, Examination, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/zt71jbsg8f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-20/uyylxt1f/prothomalo-bangla2025-01-20o2ovbyy907335920250113-SH0019042223.webp File photo of textbook printing Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-18T02:30:22.160Z Leaked estimates, tailored bids add Tk 2.52 billion to textbook printing costs Books, Corruption, National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), Textbook https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/sbgn6xqo64 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/qwl3wh3z/WhatsApp_Image_2026_09_17_at_21_38_08.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/z01nzwjd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-17-at-21.38.08.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/ff7skb8d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-17-at-22.00.09.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T16:59:24.361Z Colleges struggle for students as demand surges at top 10 Education, SSC Result 2026, College Admission, HSC Admission, College, Student, GPA 5 https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0nfy81fx5u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/lzdkzdyk/mahdi.webp Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met with Prime Minister’s Adviser and spokesperson of Prime Minister’s Office Mahdi Amin at the PMO. Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T15:37:13.045Z Mahdi Amin urges Indian envoy to prevent fugitives from creating instability Indian High Commissioner, Diplomacy, Bangladesh-India Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/78biukinbv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-17/shk2txd8/prothomalo-bangla2023-08b980140b-7e6a-4ae4-8f28-719f5e7b1b38b326693d-c016-4f59-8032-8fa05e2ec59f.avif Pension Prothom Alo English en 2026-09-17T15:19:39.804Z Universal Pension Scheme: Nominees to receive pensions until age 80 Pension, Universal Pension Scheme, Retirement, Economy