https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/glccux2uxs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/1h1ucp5h/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-05-at-14.15.18-1.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T08:14:29.155Z House rents rise 27pc in 4 years, taking a bigger bite out of incomes House Rent, World Habitat Day, Dhaka, Economy, Inflation, Income https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/vleegqngxj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/jrodt7c9/MasukartWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-4.02.32-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T07:59:32.308Z Competitiveness in the trap of protectionism Economy, Trade, Business https://en.prothomalo.com/international/arivttmlsz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-30/p4tuwbyx/YJTJAXTYYZNKNDM4GSJL4N2M5M.jpg A bust of Alfred Nobel is placed at the Norwegian Nobel Institute, where the laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, in Oslo, Norway, 10 October 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T07:10:52.181Z Five things to know about the Nobel Prize Nobel Prize, Award https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/nv1gamior0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-08/fcrpssvk/IRAN-CRISIS-OMAN-HORMUZ.JPG Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on 6 September 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T07:01:56.643Z Iran tells US there is no military solution to Middle East war Middle East War, Israel-US attack on Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/e78m745c7s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/q81vuj46/601891-01-02.jpg Brazil's right-wing senator and presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL) Flavio Bolsonaro reacts following the partial results of the presidential election in Brasilia, Brazil on 4 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T07:01:29.805Z Bolsonaro clan wins big in multiple Brazil polls Brazil, Election https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/416jshi9vg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-07/771bb272-6af2-43cb-ab17-de62d0dfe5fc/Bank_1.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T06:49:16.495Z 22 banks, including four state-owned ones, face losses Bangladesh Bank, Loss, Finance Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/bj3tafdwdq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/rw0rseko/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04lqofrs848.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Though large Tara Baim fish fetch a relatively higher price, they remain exceptionally in high demand. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/gtevd9er/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-048q1rjur21.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp A variety of local fish from Chalan Beel brought to Pallimangal Haat on the outskirts of Bogura. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/zqgeui1d/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04dkox2f4s2.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Fresh Boal and Tara Baim fish displayed for sale. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/1csymuct/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04vpjmx87i3.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Buyers crowd the market early in the morning to buy their favourite fresh fish. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/gv1qjf66/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04l1wdfia14.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Fresh tiny shrimp (guro chingri) from Chalan Beel are in high demand. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/1dqaf6xw/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04h1lz7m0c5.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp A buyer bargains over a basket full of assorted small fish. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/fmzkwgi4/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-045axl7ujc6.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp A display of delicious and nutritious Puti and Mola fish, staples of rural Bengal. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/pezvv0ak/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-047hjvkicj7.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Shing and delicious tangra fish from rivers and wetlands are in demand at the market. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/qny0z9gl/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04lqofrs848.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Though large Tara Baim fish fetch a relatively higher price, they remain exceptionally in high demand. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/t2m97xld/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-047vbyyqdo9.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Fresh Puti fish with their shiny, silvery scales. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/116o9uxu/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04y37zgifs10.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Koi fish from Chalan Beel flipping and jumping inside a basin. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/sz3r6i0z/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04hxcltpqq11.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp A container filled with Shing, Tengra and Koi fish. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/xe0g121f/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-047xv4x1j712.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp Fresh Shol fish from Chalan Beel lies in a basket alongside small fish. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/81a1ywyn/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-041lz5hmlo13.-Bogurawetland-fishhigh-demandChalan-Beel-fishtradingmarket05102026.webp A vendor collects money from a customer after selling fish Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T06:44:14.115Z Morning market comes alive with fresh catch from Chalan Beel Fish, Chalan Beel, Natore, Bogura, Photo Story https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/jjyplrjc4a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/ciw7y4ml/583812-01-02.jpg An Israeli airline El Al aircraft is parked on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport near the city of Lod on 2 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T06:38:24.944Z Netanyahu orders security review of flights to Israel after flydubai attack Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Attack https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qj4vtsx4ei https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/tx7dk18u/matiur-R.avif Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman speaking on media freedom on the second day of the Bay of Bengal Conversation, Sunday afternoon at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/03zb3hmm/mati-bhai.avif Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman delivers his speech on freedom of the media on the second day of the Bay of Bengal Conversation, Sunday afternoon at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T06:35:27.616Z Authoritarian rule has fallen, but media freedom still not ensured: Matiur Rahman Matiur Rahman, Freedom of press, Media, Sheikh Hasina, BNP Government, Interim Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Awami League https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dmg8lr9wut https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/m2zlp4kb/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-05gsi9yiuxJagannath.avif Dhaka University Jagannath Hall Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T06:09:10.358Z DU student injured after jumping from Jagannath hall Dhaka University, Student, Injury, Treatment, Dhaka Medical College (DMC) https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/wxwe8uw3qa https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/vkyzo1k0/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-05g9btrj0zrudh164420261005img-20261005-wa0006.avif Rajshahi University administration officials in talks with protesting journalists at the office of the Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Hall provost, around 12:30 am on 5 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/vza5ymej/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04pk9aeo1aruhamla12-1.avif Attack by Chhatra Dal leaders and activists in front of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Hall at Rajshahi University on 4 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T06:08:24.638Z Rajshahi University to file case over attack on journalists; Chhatra Dal forms probe committee Rajshahi University, Chhatra Dal, Journalist, Attack, Case https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5z0xfl6pd5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/81i9l5na/PM-on-habitat-day.jpeg PM inaugurates World Habitat Day 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T06:06:35.542Z Prime Minister inaugurates World Habitat Day 2026 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8kroi5gdot https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-02/hs6iswcm/prothomalo-bangla2023-02da574cb4-039a-4f19-be35-b77d3b97b0ccManikgonjDH053120230204MANIKGANJPIC040220231.avif The LPG Gas Traders’ Cooperative Society Limited sells LPG cylinders in the market. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T05:33:26.958Z Cooking gas prices rise, supply expected to increase LPG Cylinder, Gas Price, Gas Supply https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/pollution/u6jo0lbqve https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/rsynr69h/prothomalo-bangla2023-070c541485-d867-48a4-a185-022f802cb8afairpollutionDhaka.avif Air pollution has made life difficult for city residents. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T05:19:23.571Z Dhaka's air 'unhealthy' today, even worse in outskirts Air Pollution, Air Quality, Air Quality Index, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/pkedhsur7j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/c0frla18/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-15p8itt5hj617092694185549874820243346366032934806170691n.avif Pritom Hasan and Shahtaj Monira Hashem https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/3mey8zlh/prothomalo-bangla2022-116c354d89-84e8-4fad-a547-09d7f7046e363119306196726268375563234671175079852486502n1.webp Pritom and Shahtaj at their wedding. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/6oskf378/prothomalo-bangla2023-0464fbb897-6a35-4c0d-a317-af5386b0cb66KBRH1316.webp Pritom and Shahtaj Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T04:13:52.217Z Pritom– Shahtaj divorce, the couple shared reasons Divorce, Musician, Actress, Actor, Pritom Hasan, Shahtaj https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/yno9tq9bkv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/ateb2f03/601010-01-02.jpg (FILES) Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on 19 July, 2026. It will be both a farewell and the start of a new era: Lionel Messi will bid farewell to the Argentina national football team in a friendly match against Benin on 6 October, 2026, at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, where a large celebration is expected to pay tribute to the Argentine star. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/ofjjy94p/600997-01-02.jpg (FILES) Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on 18 December, 2022. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/7mcucs92/601004-01-02.jpg (FILES) Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after the football final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on 18 December, 2022. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/i1bz95md/600995-01-02.jpg (FILES) Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) is tackled by Mexican defender Rafael Marquez (L) during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Argentina vs. Mexico, 24 June 2006 at Leipzig stadium. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/kwjw4hz8/593659-01-02.jpg Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni (C), assistant coaches Walter Samuel (L) and Pablo Aimar (R) stand for the national anthem ahead of the international friendly football match between Argentina and Burkina Faso at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/srei4x2g/601019-01-02.jpg (FILES) Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on 7 July, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T04:01:59.578Z Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off Lionel Messi, Argentina, Football Stars, International Football, Football News, Retirement https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/qm7y1bnxpp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-05/v1pcqbo9/info.avif Rickshaw puller Imon Sardar, who was killed in a knife attack by a teenager. He was entering Allah’r Dan Hotel in Gabtoli early Wednesday morning. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T03:05:21.527Z Tk 650 knife bought on whim, murdered a rickshaw puller on birthday night Murder, Teen gang, Teenager, Attack, DMP, DB Police https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/7p75nu8b3u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-27/8yope0os/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-275v6qun64Salman-Muqtadir–1.avif The incident of attack, vandalism and looting took place at content creator Salman Muqtadir’s studio at New Gini Properties in Dhaka’s ECB Chattar area on Saturday night. Photo taken on 27 September 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-05T02:28:35.145Z Planned in afternoon, attack at night, 2 gangs supplied men Exclusive, Attack, Dhaka, BNP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/i9uox5smk6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/7222rh3f/Dengue-1.avif Famiya Mashnur Rumaisa took her last selfie with her parents and younger sister. She died of dengue just three days after developing a fever https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/buxttcgx/Dengue-2.avif Famiya was a Class-III (English version) student at the Banasree branch of Ideal School in the capital https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/fjnyqsn3/Dengue-3.avif The dress Famiya bought to celebrate her birthday https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/7id74f7e/Dengue-4.avif Mashnur Rumaisa loved getting drenched in the rain. Those moments are now just memories for her parents Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T16:09:28.363Z Daughter’s dengue deteriorated rapidly without warning signs, physician parents realise too late Dengue, Dhaka, Death, Aedes Mosquito, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/db4kdxxe4d https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/qw3wa8t2/lawyer-at-court.avif After Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman's bail application was rejected, lawyers supporting Jamaat-e-Islami, who were protesting below the court building, were confronted by lawyers supporting BNP. This incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the premises of Dhaka's CMM Court. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/y437v96f/Aktaruzzaman.avif After the remand, Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman is presented in Dhaka court on Sunday by police. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/heub0s1i/Aktaruzzaman-1.avif Police remove BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami supporter lawyers after a clash below the court building. After bringing the situation under control, Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman was brought down from the court building via stairs. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T16:07:19.345Z Lawyers scuffle at court over bail hearing of Maj (retd) Akhtaruzzaman Lawyer, Chaos, Court, Bail, Hearing https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/ywsq8hej8i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/iu6kudla/prothomalo-bangla2025-11-11sm5rwxu111-Mahrukh-Mohiuddin-.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T13:55:39.889Z ‘Such incidents will happen again if we cower in fear’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, University Press Limited, Attack, Vandalism, Books https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/ito92lh63k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/ie6qo5vn/MARAZZAQMIR021026-7051248.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/acsn4k8j/economy-4.avif Abdur Razzaque Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T12:48:06.772Z Extreme inequality and jobless growth bound to create instability Inequality, Job, Economy, Unrest, Instability https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/0gf1w8dw86 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/m0z8up41/19.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/y6kyditx/1.avif A female plum-headed parakeet perched on the tip of a tall bamboo seems to have blended in with the leaves. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/qh0hbkvs/2.avif Although the female is captivating in appearance, the male is more striking, with its pink-coloured head. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/824xzugj/3.jpg As soon as they feel safe, the birds come down to feed on the grains. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/j0k63mb2/4.jpg One by one, the birds come down. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/xfds8px0/5.jpg A male bird flies in and perches beside a female. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/hbiqphrn/6.jpg They perch on grass stems in different poses. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/t1cca3s2/7.jpg One bird hangs from above while feeding on the grains. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/mz68rb5x/8.jpg Suddenly, one bird cuts off the tip of a crop plant, takes it in its beak and flies away. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/9uu6z34d/9.jpg The bird flies to a branch in the distance and perches there. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/a6jm4fgi/10.jpg Now, the bird feeds safely perched high on a branch. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/5998qfsg/11.jpg The parakeet feeds with its wings spread wide. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/eintf4tr/12.jpg It looks as though a colourful flower has bloomed on the tip of the grass. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/hwxdaswd/13.webp Male and female birds perch on different branches. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/psk0hcoi/14.jpg The bird appears to be turning its neck to look at itself. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/ilz8l2bt/15.jpg It was feeding but flies away abruptly. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/bt4cwx72/16.jpg Flying away with food in its beak. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/hhnqsuq1/17.jpg When frightened, the birds fly high into the air from the fields. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/74719ikx/18.jpg Some fly back without taking any food. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/q52gv0ki/19.jpg Some fly away carrying a large piece of food in their beaks. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/1e4g193y/20.jpg The birds can be seen darting about in the morning and at dusk. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T12:11:08.485Z In photos: The captivating plum-headed parakeet Bird, Photo Story, Photography, Nature, Naogaon https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/c7omaymfrt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/n7rzece4/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-04sjeaxtpb093607CHATTOGRAMDH039620210825CHITTAGONGBISSOWRAV5.avif LPG cylinder Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T12:08:11.508Z LPG 12kg cylinder price rises by Tk 252 LPG Cylinder, Price Hike, BERC, Fuel Price, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gzmz651i4s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/7miom89k/Mahfuz-Anam-Bay-Of-Bengal-Conversation-0.jpeg The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam speaks as a panellist at a session titled ‘Do We Know How to Govern?’, on the second day of the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026, organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 4 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/9qli62ax/Mahfuz-Anam-Bay-Of-Bengal-Conversation-1.jpeg The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam speaks as a panellist at a session titled ‘Do We Know How to Govern?’, on the second day of the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026, organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 4 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T11:30:35.652Z We excel at ousting dictators, yet remain incapable of building democratic institutions: Mahfuz Anam Politics, Politicians, Democracy, Good Governance, Government, Mahfuz Anam, Bay of Bengal Conversation, Autocracy, Mass uprising https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hywqp0gtjb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/58envyxk/image-431008-1791093114.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T10:10:11.496Z Bangladesh condemns Houthi drone attack on Madinah infrastructure Bangladesh, Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Drone attack https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4e9mj64jl5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/vvcxv5g9/image-431035-1791102026.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T10:08:59.286Z PM directs expediting Inner Circular Road project to ease Dhaka traffic Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Project, Meeting, Road Transport and Bridges Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/vdvblgg9jp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/p0lhz1r4/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102607.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/n5juzeyz/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102601.jpg Radda health workers providing services to mothers and children. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/3znmjdf4/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102602.jpg Health services being provided with chairs and tables arranged under a tin shade. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/3tev3s2d/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102603.jpg A health worker vaccinating a child. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/u9begzut/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102604.jpg Repair work underway at the building damaged in the attack and vandalism. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/j6ghmmp0/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102605.jpg The demolished wall getting repaired. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/mgbyok6r/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102606.jpg Service recipients wait in front of the centre where repair work is undergoing. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/9iypjq83/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102607.jpg Parents brought their children to receive healthcare. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/h0o47iqk/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102608.jpg Repair work at the health centre damaged in the attack and vandalism is progressing in full swing. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T09:57:47.048Z Radda Health Centre: Repairs underway, services also continue Radda Health Care Centre, Repair, Service, Vaccination, Photo Story https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/mcystmil31 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/67wssow8/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04vls8z2daHTwcjAWEAAlV6h.avif Cavan Sullivan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T08:22:41.695Z At 17, Bangladeshi-origin Sullivan makes US football history Football, USA, Bangladesh, International Football, Major League Soccer (MLS) https://en.prothomalo.com/business/slzxkw92tf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/ev53a33z/info.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T07:18:12.666Z What is the most worrying indicator in the economy now? Bangladesh Bank, Inflation, Private Sector, Investment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6cyozv9z4l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/kuof3ito/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-034k9c5x7xCapture.avif Academic activities are being conducted in physicians' residential buildings at Netrakona Medical College. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/cwcs3non/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-14.16.38.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T07:09:51.866Z 16 govt medical colleges struggle with severe shortages, yet more to come Medical college, Education, Student, Teacher, Health, Hospital, Health Ministry, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ihnf61fe3e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/ktaspqcf/info.avif Akhtaruzzaman was photographed as he was being taken downstairs from the courtroom after the hearing. Dhaka, 3 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/uzfdc5rr/prothomalo-bangla2023-12bfa998ea-8396-429a-817f-c474994da715KishorgonjDH05572023120317.avif Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/fdvav0av/prothomalo-bangla2024-01fc3b744e-ed05-4fec-b7a8-80adbf70b757KISHORGONJDH063520240102IMG20240102132258JPG.avif Campaigning by independent candidate Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman in the 2024 ‘dummy election’ in the Kishoreganj-2 constituency. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T06:55:52.548Z Akhtaruzzaman warned people to beware of Jamaat, later joined the party himself Kishoreganj, Police, Arrest, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Politicians https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/g4htwzzrek https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/6izyt9eb/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03qf0zzkfgRajshahi01.avif A former donor member of the management committee of a school in Puthia, Rajshahi, has planted banana trees on the school field and locked the teachers’ office https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/y4vxl4bo/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-0344gjeameRajshahi02.avif Former donor member of the management committee Azad Ali brought several people to the school, planted banana trees on the field and put another padlock on the lock attached to the teachers’ office https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/gpos1bxv/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-030rlovecsRajshahi03.avif Former donor member of the management committee also fenced off the school’s main entrance with bamboo Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T06:33:47.349Z Former donor member locks school over “failure to give daughter-in-law job” School, Student, Rajshahi, Teacher, Rajinikanth https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lut8myx7a6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-03/hulov4dk/Bangladesh-Government.jpg Bangladesh Government emblem Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T04:39:39.800Z Govt employees to get 3 months’ salary arrears with October pay, calculation starts tomorrow Government Employees, Pay Scale, Salary, Govt. jobs https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/84ygtcfl73 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/i8ziyl16/418fc3a726a0b6066f4fe3b02ec6ad46.jpg Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026. The circumstances remained unclear but in recent weeks Aramco, majority-owned by the Saudi state, has come under attack from the Houthi authorities targeting the kingdom as part of the war in Yemen where Riyadh is backing the internationally recognised government. An AFP journalist reported seeing fire engines attempting to extinguish a blaze at the energy giant's Riyadh refinery, located south of the capital, while ambulances and police vehicles were stationed near the facility. (Photo by AFP) / Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T03:58:34.180Z Houthis say struck oil facility near Riyadh, as Saudis hit Sanaa Yemen, Houthi, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6yzk7o4thp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-12/f11c834a-b4e8-4444-9a70-7ce1950dfac0/500873c9-91bc-4ec7-bd60-d0f774348515.jpeg Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T03:41:47.963Z Rooppur: Nuclear power may reach the grid in December Energy Crisis, Nuclear Power Plant, Rooppur atomic plant, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Electricity https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/gt6h6lhtnc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/f6llh1lz/2026-10-04T015824Z1363604509UP1EMA405HAQLRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-ARG-BFA.JPG Argentina's Santiago Castro in action with Burkina Faso's Donatien Bama at International Friendly - Argentina v Burkina Faso - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/qra9x86k/2026-10-04T013649Z1692382862UP1EMA404HBQARTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-ARG-BFA.JPG Argentina's Matias Soule in action with Burkina Faso's Mikael Coulibaly at International Friendly - Argentina v Burkina Faso - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/hp0sfw33/2026-10-04T014441Z1393619119UP1EMA404UGQFRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-ARG-BFA.JPG Argentina's Giuliano Simeone in action with Burkina Faso's Bachirou Yameogo at International Friendly - Argentina v Burkina Faso - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 3 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T03:23:35.955Z Argentina thrash Burkina Faso 7-0 Argentina, Burkina Faso, Football, International Football https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/qe0a73oihy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/fz806h13/Technical-education.avif Where is our technical education stuck? https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-23/ujqaoanh/TTC.avif Students of Technical Education Board Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T02:33:03.564Z Why is technical education still considered a 'last resort'? Technical Institution, Skill Development, Job, Employment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/vldye0mj14 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/wf1ppqrd/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-30sye9r8yolayout-.avif Md Almas has been in jail for 10 months because of a name mix-up. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T02:32:30.616Z Imprisoned for 10 months because of name mix-up Jail, Court, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/alosgrg73f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/hral3l25/590082-01-02.jpg Brazil's forward #19 Pedro (L) celebrates with teammate Brazil's forward #11 Estevao Willian (R) after scoring a goal during the international friendly football match between India and Brazil at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/n7nq4chp/2026-10-03T145019Z1012002984UP1EMA3157T8YRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-IND-BRA.JPG Brazil's Vinicius Junior in action with India's Ryan Williams at International Friendly - India v Brazil - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India - 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/hhmcd12c/590081-01-02.jpg Brazil's forward #19 Pedro celebrates after scoring a goal during the international friendly football match between India and Brazil at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/9asxc4oq/2026-10-03T154510Z1498268258UP1EMA317R99ZRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-IND-BRA.JPG India's Mohammed Sanan in action with Brazil's Douglas Luiz at International Friendly - India v Brazil - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India - 3 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T16:10:34.565Z Brazil beat India 4–0 in Kolkata friendly Brazil, India, Football, International Football, Vinicius Junior, Live Football https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/nd833bj9db https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/j6dqrrls/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-16.13.31.jpeg A webinar titled “Bangladesh's Renewable Energy Transition: Closing the Gap to 2030, and the Economic Opportunity Ahead” was organised by the Dacca Institute of Research and Analytics (daira) on Friday to discuss Bangladesh’s renewable energy targets. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T15:25:50.226Z Experts suggest for long-term policy certainty Renewable Energy, Energy Crisis, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/mvbrk2svzo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/jar4kf7j/2026-10-03T145019Z1012002984UP1EMA3157T8YRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-IND-BRA.JPG Brazil's Vinicius Junior in action with India's Ryan Williams at International Friendly - India v Brazil - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India - 3 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T14:58:58.263Z Brazil lead India 2–0 at half-time in Kolkata friendly Brazil, India, Live Football, Football Stars, International Football, Vinicius Junior https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fxqe2y6ox7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/7mx74jeo/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-034cj3aklzRobiBanglalink.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T14:18:01.186Z Is the wait for better mobile service getting longer? Banglalink, Robi, Mobile operator, Mobile Connectivity, BTRC https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/k433j528m8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/4mjd4ai9/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03tlkyiz2u584180-01-02.avif Brazil star Vinicius Jr Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T14:03:08.886Z Brazil vs India friendly: Vinicius, Marquinhos start for 5-time world champions Brazil, India, Football Stars, International Football, Vinicius Junior https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9q941heswu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/ul0vcqop/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-18.20.30.jpeg Former Serbia President Boris Tadić visits NCP office https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/de01c58a/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-18.20.31.jpeg Former Serbia President Boris Tadić visits NCP office Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T13:51:27.704Z Former Serbia President Boris Tadić visits NCP office National Citizen Party - NCP, Serbia, President https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/dmavdr4bp0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-27/jxbl56o9/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-260vkajkasCapture.avif Toxic, chemical-laden wastewater from various factories is being discharged directly into the Buriganga River, polluting its water and damaging the aquatic environment and biodiversity. The photo was taken in the Buriganga near Shyampur in the capital on 26 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-07/74f51c56-a11d-4418-a5b3-6aaa12767050/Expired_Liquid_Tube.jpg ‘Expired liquid tubes’ used for collecting samples at a health complex https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-03-14/aeb4n920/pexels-stijn-dijkstra-1306815-15528035.jpg Bacteria exposed to microplastics can became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/11/12/c00cc6518bb3dde6ae4bb4ee59629a62-C_01.jpg Poisoned fish Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T12:49:08.283Z When medicines become pollution: Bangladesh’s rivers face pharmaceutical crisis Pollution, Pharmaceutical Industry, River, Chemical Waste https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/j22k35xffw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/oc3a10i4/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03tbn61mhbMeasles.avif A patient receiving treatment at a hospital amid the measles outbreak. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T11:36:56.821Z Measles symptoms claim 8 more lives, death toll reaches 1,122 Measles, Death, Health Hazard, DGHS https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/alfbd3p653 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/h7v1ukko/588467-01-02.jpg India's players celebrate their victory in the men's cricket final match between Pakistan and India during the 2026 Asian Games at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin on 3 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T11:24:46.827Z India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold Asian Games, India, Pakistan, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/3zzkn8ak1o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/ku1djzh7/2026-10-03T095406Z141454320RC2PTNAYXSRMRTRMADP3TENNESSEE-EXECUTION.JPG A picture taken on 4 December, 2007 shows death row inmate Christa Pike entering a Knox County Criminal Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, US. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T10:30:28.465Z Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say Execution, ventilator, Life Support, Lawyer https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/8w07vwu5zu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/esx58ck2/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03q5dlw9ow6manikgonjbutterfly.webp A butterfly perches with its wings spread across lush green grass. Koyra, Manikganj, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/1y5cf7fx/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-036lvbp3n51-gazipur-dove.webp A dove wanders along the riverbank in search of food. Gosinga, Sreepur, Gazipur, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/xycb7j9k/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03z0s94rcf2-comilla-agri.webp A farmer harvests sweet pumpkin greens grown on his own land. Bhantir Char, Burichang Upazila, Cumilla, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/0awalyhj/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03svwwtqgl3-bogura-agri.webp Carrying freshly harvested taro roots (kochu mukhi) on a shoulder pole, a farmer heads home from the field. Garibpur village, Shibganj Upazila, Bogura, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/9ucd76kg/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03budhose65sirajgonjduck.webp A flock of geese roams inside a children's park. Poura Shishu Park, Sirajganj, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/1t5k2ng8/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03q5dlw9ow6manikgonjbutterfly.webp A butterfly perches with its wings spread across lush green grass. Koyra, Manikganj, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/mtt2wgpf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03l37cplv77rangamatinature.webp A bee hovers over a sensitive plant (lajjabati) flower. Katachhari village, Rangamati, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/q41fpazu/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03djnx6raw8rangpursports.webp A moment captured from a kabaddi match during the 53rd Sub-Regional School, Madrasa, and Technical Education Summer Sports Competition in Rangpur. Zilla School Ground, Rangpur, 3 Oct 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T10:14:40.588Z TOP SHOTS (3 October 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Nature, Bird https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ccbqqxc8wb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/mqki73pr/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03243f40cttribedi-.avif Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi at a session of the Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026 at a hotel in Dhaka on 3 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T09:20:28.010Z Not allowing Hasina to land would have created a different situation: Dinesh Trivedi Dinesh Trivedi, Indian High Commissioner, Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh-India Relations, Bay of Bengal Conversation, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/0qb4tg7d8z https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/3ll7kfh1/2026-09-30T153917Z408196494RC2RTNA8208MRTRMADP3ISRAEL-GULF-FLIGHT.JPG A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, 30 September 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T08:51:13.144Z Flydubai Omani co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted 'terrorist attack' UAE, Oman, Israel, Aircraft, Saudi Arabia