https://en.prothomalo.com/international/etwln68v6k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/74svsurk/UNZZNBNPXRL6FDQAHRGAB6QANE.jpg A man rides his motorbike past a billboard installed alongside a road as Pakistan prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, 10 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-11T06:26:13.107Z US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks Iran-Israel Ceasefire , Peace, USA, Israel, Iran-Israel Conflict, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ub5ms8sf46 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/x1h26xwd/468441-01-02.jpg Policemen stand beside a poster on a street referencing the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 11 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-11T06:07:57.864Z Iranian delegation in Pakistan for talks with US, Vance on his way Iran, Pakistan, Talks, US, Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/2fte9aq9r0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-10/03823c2d-4435-45be-a7c3-6d0e775179ea/FLag_of_BNP.webp Flag of BNP Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-11T05:17:32.783Z BNP to get 36 reserved women’s seats, hundreds apply, who are the favourites BNP Government, 13th Parliament, Women empowerment https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/1t25ee4tvt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/v679v7aw/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10tftxra8fmodi.avif Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a BJP election rally in West Bengal. On 9 April, 2026, Haldia https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/5bclgogv/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10uqqc2o7emamata.webp Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a Trinamool election rally in West Bengal. On 9 April 2026, Kolkata https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/8dqfnvk2/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10vz4plbnxcec.webp India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. On 10 April 2026, Kolkata Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-11T05:00:30.115Z In West Bengal, 65pc Muslim voters excluded in 3rd phase of SIR BJP, Vote, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, Trinamool Congress https://en.prothomalo.com/international/1zono5twef https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/p2cvd999/468173-01-02.jpg This handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11 April 2026 shows Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd R) and Army Chief Syed Asim Munir (2nd L) walking with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (centre L) and Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (centre R) upon their arrival at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-11T03:25:48.170Z Iran, US to hold peace talks overshadowed by mutual mistrust Israel-US attack on Iran, Iran-Israel Ceasefire , Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/03xal45cxa https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/gs4rz0db/4-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-100viw2gkoprothomalo-03.avif Measles has become a source of fear in the country. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-11T02:47:21.204Z Measles: 4 more children die with symptoms Measles, Children, Symphony, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/science-technology/science/j2t9twys86 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/64faz4s5/KJUMU6NA7RJT7AXEY4EU5YZAIY.jpg The Artemis II crew capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean in this screengrab from a livestream video after the Artemis II crew's flyby of the Moon on 10 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-11T02:38:21.964Z Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon Moon, NASA, Astronaut https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/0k0mr76ioj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-03-25/o0m4u2yq/Waker-Uz-Zaman.avif Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T16:26:28.201Z Army chief returns home after US visit Army Chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, USA, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kdn6qfuc3u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/24x71tp2/AI.avif Screeengrab of the Amnesty International statement published on its website Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T16:23:39.561Z Death sentences for former police officers not answer to Abu Sayed killing: Amnesty Abu Sayeed, Death, Death penalty, July Mass Uprising , Court, Begum Rokeya University https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/wdhs7v18y4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/yfzybhzb/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-015vrxgbbi44.avif Opposition members walk out of the parliament chamber on 10 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T15:57:59.785Z Opposition walks out of parliament alleging breach of political understanding National Citizen Party - NCP, Jamaat-e-Islami, 13th Parliament, Opposition, Politics, BNP Government, BNP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/l7qlufl4wn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/e743gw1z/Child-Rape.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T15:05:39.322Z Schoolgirl found unconscious at school, physicians suspect rape Kushtia, Child Rape, Rape https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/f8e7uhst1z https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/7vlzdy6g/City-bank-logo.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T14:18:57.216Z City Bank posts record Tk 13.24b profit in 2025 City Bank, Profit, Banking Sector https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gthadcezi9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/a2cxkx0f/MV-Banglar-Joyjatra.avif Bangladesh-flagged vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra is forced to anchor after being denied permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The photo is taken around 5:30 pm on 10 April 2026 (Bangladesh time) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T13:44:49.022Z Bangladeshi ship denied permission to cross Strait of Hormuz, forced to anchor again Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz, Bangladesh, Israel-US attack on Iran, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/q1zvdy09dy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-06/hrzium0h/prothomalo-bangla2023-12e7b97cd8-d79c-43f5-8b12-6857cfcd1a04bb.avif Bangladesh Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T13:18:49.259Z Trade deficit widens to $17b amid rising imports and falling exports Export, Import, Trade, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/g9x7ksl2k9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/enldgbjs/Donald-Trump.avif US President Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T13:01:14.644Z Trump warns Iran against tolls for Hormuz shipping Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, USA, Toll, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/dm4625qb74 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-07/4ffdce6a-7120-44d3-ae0a-82cfa95b4904/SPACE_EXPLORATION_TELESCOPE.JPG The first full-color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/yj49ca27/Screenshot20260326211035.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T12:42:58.474Z Reaching up for the stars, and for the cosmos within us Book Review, Science, Space Science, Philosophy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2htdmo23ee https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/yjgm573f/Jatiya-Rabindrasangeet-Sammelan-3.jpeg Serajul Islam Choudhury, Emeritus Professor at Dhaka University, addresses the inauguration of two-day Jatiya Rabindrasangeet Sammelan (National Rabindrasangeet Conference) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka on 10 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/kmm08fon/Jatiya-Rabindrasangeet-Sammelan-1.jpeg Serajul Islam Choudhury, Mofidul Haque, Lily Islam inaugurate the two-day Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan (National Rabindrasangeet Conference) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka on 10 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/8nos54d5/Jatiya-Rabindrasangeet-Sammelan-5.jpeg Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammilon Parishad President Mofidul Hoque addresses the inauguration of two-day Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan (National Rabindra Sangeet Conference) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka on 10 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/po7dlcpt/Jatiya-Rabindrasangeet-Sammelan-2.jpeg Artistes perform at the inauguration of two-day Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan (National Rabindra Sangeet Conference) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka on 10 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/r6igagen/Jatiya-Rabindrasangeet-Sammelan-4.jpeg Serajul Islam Choudhury, Emeritus Professor at Dhaka University, addresses the inauguration of two-day Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan (National Rabindra Sangeet Conference) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka on 10 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/zlie4lz0/Jatiya-Rabindrasangeet-Sammelan-6.jpeg Artistes perform at the inauguration of two-day Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan (National Rabindra Sangeet Conference) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka on 10 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T12:39:39.794Z Rise of reactionary forces must be countered with Tagore’s enlightenment: Serajul Islam Choudhury Rabindra Sangeet, Serajul Islam Choudhury, Culture, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/56iqvm6kb2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/r6tefzzx/Islamabad-1.jpg Security personnel stand guard on a bridge as a motorcade carrying US security officials makes its way toward the venue of the US–Iran talks in Islamabad on 10 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/bh3871zr/Islamabad-2.jpg A Pakistani Ranger walks past barbed wire spread over a road near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on 10 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/m5pdt6pz/Islamabad-3.jpg Pakistani troops (L) escort a motorcade vehicle carrying a US security officials as it makes its way toward the venue of the US–Iran talks in Islamabad on 10 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T12:34:57.279Z 5 things to know about the planned Iran-US talks in Islamabad Pakistan, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, USA, Ceasefire, Diplomacy, Geopolitics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/t9rbk8petl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/64sevlgx/1-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10jmec3d4fprothomalo-01.avif Seven-month-old Sajeeb Mia admitted to hospital; his father shows him to a relative over a video call. Infectious Diseases Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/x3w25e0v/2-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10d8s5yg3qprothomalo-02.avif A child with measles undergoes treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/dhscxk1n/3-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10yzcdi67iWhatsAppImage20260410at111753AM.avif Students plays at the playground of Kuril Government Primary School. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/gs4rz0db/4-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-100viw2gkoprothomalo-03.avif Measles has become a source of fear in the country. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/bkxpfeb0/5-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10b0shoet8WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-10-at-11.14.27-AM.avif Children playing at Prottay Ideal School. Photo: https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/8ji5yk8t/6-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10l4t7gx0zprothomalo-04.avif Children across the country are vaccinated under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T12:33:28.202Z Measles: Can vaccine be given again after two doses, will older children be eligible? Measles, Disease, Public Health https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/climate-change/2tiy4stvyz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/cui6lkl0/457567-01-02.jpg This photograph shows a sailboat on the Mediterranean ocean from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on 9 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T12:02:19.241Z Ocean temperatures near record high in March: EU monitor Climate Change, Climate Change Impact, Scorching heat, Sea Level Rise https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/ekebhla1ku https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/pz4uiev9/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10gzq4c7ajWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-10-at-3.47.39-PM.avif Matthew Perry and Jasveen Sangha Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T11:41:01.139Z 'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs Actor, Drug, Death, Hollywood https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/ywp1ai9eqf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/pfxjymg3/Prime-Bank-National-School-Cricket-2025–26-Kicks-Off.JPG The “Prime Bank National School Cricket 2025–26” tournament has officially commenced under the sponsorship of Prime Bank PLC and the supervision of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T10:51:33.148Z Prime Bank National School Cricket 2025–26 kicks off Cricket, School, BCB https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/g4hw6lbvem https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/rf47j1c0/Tourism-Malaysia-Inaugurates-Pavilion-at-Dhaka-Travel-Mart-DTM-2026.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/dypb07v5/Tourism-Malaysia.png https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/hxvyf701/Tourism-Malaysia-Inaugurates-Pavilion-at-Dhaka-Travel-Mart-DTM2026.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T10:22:40.021Z Tourism Malaysia opens pavilion at Dhaka Travel Mart Tourism , Malaysia, Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vn5ovlhfg6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/8h07weq6/pv.avif Indian Ambassador to Bangladesh Pranay Verma Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T09:27:59.775Z Pranay Verma appointed as India’s ambassador to Belgium and the EU Indian High Commissioner, EU, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/qhviw8v798 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/9ux2aqn9/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10tl5z39u977a0f7aa-f4d0-44bf-b3f4-9f30861ff8d5.avif Panama-flagged vessel MV Gold Autumn damaged in a missile attack in the Arabian Sea. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/9qvagf1p/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10uzxmclg7ef9da629-118d-4f8f-9989-d0f5f66f7296.avif Five Bangladeshi sailors after being rescued, pictured in front of the immigration office in Karachi, Pakistan on 9 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/flkju6r0/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-10rcy3mkc330e5dc3dca234f7ca63d373ad9566412.avif Sailor Ehsan Sabri Rihad, pictured after being rescued from the vessel. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T08:41:16.124Z We were awaiting death: Bangladeshi sailor Sailor, Bangladeshi, Middle East War, Missile Attack, Strait of Hormuz, gulf, Ship https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3v5de5uwoe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/tqssi12j/amir-khasru.avif Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury. Today, Friday, at the National Parliament Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T08:15:50.854Z Govt has taken office at a time when almost all economic indicators are under pressure: Amir Khasru Finance Minister, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Economy, 13th Parliament, Inflation https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mwbjo1ot4n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-10/960cf6da-bc68-4547-b83f-c0ef2db65d57/tuy.png Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T06:27:52.807Z Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president Myanmar military, Myanmar, Election, Myanmar Corridor https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ilpcbh3cev https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-22/xsuwu2c8/Parliament-3.avif Institutional reforms are expected to be approved by the parliament Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T06:00:41.257Z Human Rights Commission ordinance scrapped; 2009 law restored Human rights, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Jatiya Sangsad https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/v9a5sv58v8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/0i4aqgwn/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-100cxdgl03Capture.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T05:34:38.687Z Prices of fish, chicken, vegetables and oil on the rise Price Hike, Food, Essentials, Dhaka, Market https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/r0j8b9k9tl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/ahq032ee/LLQOQRLRLVKF5OM2V5I2UYQHRI.avif Heavy machinery operates at the site of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Ain Al Mraiseh in Beirut, Lebanon, 9 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T04:06:11.096Z US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed Middle East War, Ceasefire, US, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ios5x79cpl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-20/ygsmmvum/Filling-Station-2.jpeg Motorcycles are seen at filling a filling station at Asad Gate, Dhaka on 20 March 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T03:13:53.664Z Fuel crisis: Ceasefire benefits will take time to materialise Fuel Crisis, Middle East War, Bangladesh, Oil Price https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jfemu6u6zd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/hrpewutc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-10.19.56-PM.jpeg Akira Haider Arshi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/dzjb0d31/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_09_at_10_19_55_PM.jpeg Akira with her father Al Amin Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T02:19:42.347Z A daughter’s final plea: “Dad, hold me close, give me water” Measles, Death, Hospital https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/36gq1e1cly https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-25/fiy6bu9g/4-prothomalo-bangla2025-10-259644s319Capture.avif A woman smiles after receiving healthcare services at a community clinic in Debnagar union of Tetulia upazila, Panchagarh district. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-08/ffde5c3f-bd81-45c5-b022-d210f862083c/2023_08_21T154416Z_2120929698_RC21P1AIHZZ0_RTRMADP_3_TECH_AI_JOBS.JPG AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and robot hand are placed on computer motherboard in this illustration taken on 23 June 2023 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T02:13:11.258Z When the algorithm doesn't listen: AI and justice in Bangladesh's clinics AI, Health, Bangladesh, Public Health https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/w4lputv66g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/ddviqhw7/P-8-1-Online-1.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-10T02:12:59.637Z Banning Awami League is paradox of history Awami League, Ban, Law, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/8bqg262b0y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/k02uxiru/Law-minister.avif Law Minister Asaduzzaman moved Supreme Court Secretariat (Repeal) Bill, 2026, in the parliament on 9 April, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T16:50:29.709Z JS passes Supreme Court Secretariat (Repeal) Bill, 2026 13th Parliament, Supreme Court, Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/k775w1lku3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/b7pp1m50/Speaker-Hafiz-Uddin-Ahmad.avif Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T16:42:41.617Z JS passes ‘Supreme Court Judge Appointment (Repeal) Bill, 2026’ 13th Parliament, Supreme Court, Judge https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/gad1p2x3tj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/ingd7au0/Wild-Team-1.jpg Exploring the wonders of the Sundarbans at WildTeam’s EK Sundarban Museum and Interpretation Centre—where stories of the forest come alive and conservation begins with awareness. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/4oit9aiq/Wild-Team-2.jpg Learning the science behind saving tigers—demonstrating modern camera trapping techniques, the most reliable method for monitoring these elusive guardians of the Sundarbans. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/2863gvgn/Wild-Team-3.jpg Understanding interdependence: Participants engage in a food web game, demonstrating how species in the Sundarbans ecosystem are interconnected and how the loss of one element can impact the entire system. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/lmpycgiy/Wild_Team__4.jpg Chief Guest Sharmin Akter Sumi, UNO of Mongla, addressing the EarthScout Grooming Workshop 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/r5xuptkj/Wild-Team-5.jpg From campfire conversations to conservation action—EarthScouts shaping a greener tomorrow at WildTeam Conservation Biology Cente, Joymoni Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T15:31:17.909Z WildTeam’s EarthScouts on the frontline of Sundarbans conservation Sundarbans, Wildlife Conservation, Bagerhat, Mongla Port https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/j8tg8dbrdt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/2gciypit/Jatiya-Sangsad.avif Jatiya Sangsad Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T15:13:45.388Z ‘Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026’ passed Liberation War, Freedom fighter, 13th Parliament, Jamaat-e-Islami https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nz2t805ytu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/ds63pl92/Badal-Farazi.avif A human chain in front of the National Press Club in the capital, demanding the release of Badal Farazi. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T15:10:55.666Z 7-day ultimatum demanding release of Badal Farazi Jail, Human chain, Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/science-technology/science/3leww33sv3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/5zzu55n0/54WTRS7JX5M3FCA7KOIUBVUHOY.avif The NASA Artemis II crew, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, and Pilot Victor Glover, pose for a group photo inside the Orion spacecraft on their way home following a flyby of the far side of the Moon on 6 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T14:54:58.723Z NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry Moon, Space, NASA, Astronaut https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/mvnuhrw1r9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/6gdg252a/photo-12.jpg Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel warmly invites guests to welcome the Bengali New Year 1433 with a vibrant celebration filled with culture, cuisine, and meaningful experiences. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T14:35:20.932Z Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel invites guests to celebrate Pohela Boishakh with purpose and festivity Pohela Boishakh, Celebration, Festival, Food, Hotel https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/3ptxn9dk23 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/2iskwt12/Brazil-Laura-Cardoso.png Laura Cardoso https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/8b5skkwm/BraziWomen-CricektLaura-Cardoso.png Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T13:50:22.846Z Brazil's Laura Cardoso makes T20I history with 9-wicket haul against Lesotho Brazil, T20 Cricket, ICC, Women’s sports, Women's Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/business/rfdktkbnlw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-01/aefbad68-4067-4ea8-a2cd-eb25a4da62a8/amen.jpg SANEM logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T13:33:00.481Z SANEM explains economic impact if oil and LNG prices rise SANEM, Oil, LNG https://en.prothomalo.com/international/2zinifd3s5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/x4x194qs/455109-01-02.jpg People inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a religious Shiite complex the day before in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Sidon on April 9, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T13:02:15.942Z Israel dismisses calls to add Lebanon to US-Iran ceasefire Iran-Israel Ceasefire , Iran, Lebanon, Israel https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/lea71q42zb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/s632yc6s/AL-logo.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T12:58:53.592Z What are the risks of banning the Awami League? Awami League, Ordinance, Ban, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/rjbx9rljsl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/ss9yajq8/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-09itldqw3rFuel.avif Long queues of motorcycles wait for fuel in front of a filling station in Bijoy Sarani area of Dhaka on 9 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T12:11:23.667Z ‘Fuel Pass’ app at two Dhaka filling stations , fuel to be taken via QR code Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Dhaka, Motorbike https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/145jzxqtas https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/w1v8cs84/PR-Image-2.jpeg Daraz Bangladesh is celebrating Pohela Boishakh with the launch of Daraz Boishakhi Mela Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T11:24:55.489Z Celebrate Pohela Boishakh with Daraz Boishakhi Mela up to 80pc off Pohela Boishakh, Daraz, Launch, Online shopping https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1rblqvx0d8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/z0v4ju75/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-17.04.22-1.jpeg Ariful Haque Choudhury, MP, minister of expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment, Government of Bangladesh called on Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia at his office on 9 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/32c0u14y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-17.04.22.jpeg Ariful Haque Choudhury, MP, minister of expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment, Government of Bangladesh called on Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia at his office on 9 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T11:08:09.862Z Bangladesh minister meets Malaysian PM to strengthen labour, trade, and education ties Malaysia, Bangladesh, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/m4kvxsxd6t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/jug49fih/AI25AVYTSVJ2PNTIHP2EY56AMY.avif A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia 4 June, 2023. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T10:52:04.125Z Oil gains 3pc as fragile ceasefire, Hormuz restrictions keep supply risks elevated Oil Price, Fuel Crisis, Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/9i799zrnyf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/u5kyps8j/abu-sayeed.avif Abu Sayeed's father and mother speak with journalists at their residence in Rangpur after announcement of the verdict on 9 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T10:45:07.006Z Abu Sayed’s mother not satisfied with verdict Abu Sayeed, July Mass Uprising , Court https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/v668f0ysvo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/mzgydjr3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07scljt11ybfdc-construction-07042026-01.avif As the project work remains unfinished, the entrance of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) now remains largely deserted. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/c6h4cezl/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-074dp78rg0bfdcconstruction0704202602.avif Construction of the complex at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) is still ongoing. Photo taken recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/voa8k9nk/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-29z1kmkh2eFDC-3.avif One of the old buildings inside the BFDC. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/jmr3k5pb/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07a6chhc2pbfdcconstruction0704202603.avif At BFDC, once the cradle of Bangladeshi cinema, there are now no films—only posters on the pillars of the flyover in front carry news of Dhaka’s film industry. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T10:29:43.283Z BFDC complex: Four-year project drags into seventh year, half the work done BFDC, Film, Development projects, Information Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/xzvceqd6lf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/k02uxiru/Law-minister.avif Law Minister Asaduzzaman placed the Human Rights bill in the parliament on 9 April, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T10:18:14.590Z Human rights ordinance scrapped, new bill passed amid opposition objections National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dplezktxh0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/dtdo7ea6/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-092nquc1xkWhatsAppImage20260409at125218PM.avif The verdict in the Abu Sayed murder case was broadcast live on BTV. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T09:59:00.313Z Abu Sayed murder case: the accused received and the sentences Abu Sayeed, Murder, Case, Law and order, International Crimes Tribunal https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/9c41m11fqw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/7m4m86dm/image-375990-1775719927.jpg Railways minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on 9 April 2026 said in parliament that the supply of 200 broad gauge coaches from India is expected to begin this year. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T09:28:12.428Z 200 broad gauge coaches to arrive from India: railways minister Railway, Bangladesh Railway, Sheikh Rabiul Alam, 13th Parliament, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/8p2a4durap https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/p2qnq9vz/MV-Central-Star.avif Vessel MT Central Star, carrying 26,000 tonnes of octane, reached Chittagong Port on 9 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T09:18:37.409Z First octane shipment arrives in Bangladesh since outbreak of war Octane, Fuel Crisis, Chittagong Port, Import, Oil, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/8xh6v1kkkw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-27/9p7jvkbo/prothomalo-bangla2023-10e2f746de-72e6-4204-8926-0c37075c035dbb.avif Bangladesh Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T09:01:46.094Z Bangladesh Bank publishes written exam results for assistant director post Bangladesh Bank, Govt. jobs, Job https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/mu3jx3gipo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/jdpn0i2d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-1.47.11-PM.jpeg Tamara Hasan Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T08:42:10.201Z Tamara Hasan Abed appointed commissioner to Future of Development Cooperation Coalition BRAC, Meeting, Challenge https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/op6ub4cxus https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/9ndrsnki/School-Education-Minister.avif Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon speaks at a press conference at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka on 9 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T08:30:45.770Z Some Dhaka edu institutions to pilot 3 days online and 3 days in-person classes Education Minister, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon, School, Online Education, Israel-US attack on Iran, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/csdohy8jdv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-03/0d31257c-4001-4e38-98eb-50c5684d09e8/Beauty_1.webp Dangerous level of mercury in certain beauty creams. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T08:24:00.951Z Mercury Madness: Dangers of contaminated consumer products in Bangladesh Environment, Poisoning, Health https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/khrm76rfbu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/px2wuvyd/KVWomen-in-STEM.jpeg British Council is offering fully funded scholarships to women Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T08:07:13.603Z British council offers STEM scholarships for women to study in UK Scholarship, British Council, Women, Application https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8xbxkk5uw2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/y7f74q8h/Info.avif Prime accused in the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, Faisal Karim Masud (centre), and his associate Alamgir Hossain (left) are produced before a court in West Bengal, India. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T08:01:12.249Z Faisal gets 10 years in arms case over killing of Shaheed Osman Hadi Sharif Osman Hadi, Police, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/79e9ensqr8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/46cxzuha/Abu-Sayed-Murder.avif The announcement of the verdict in Abu Sayed murder case was live telecast https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-18/l9y3iru4/prothomalo-bangla2024-07ba3c15a4-d4be-42d8-92a9-ed98a97bd462C07.avif Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, was shot dead by police in Rangpur on July 16 last year during the July Uprising. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T07:43:19.923Z Abu Sayed murder case: 2 former police members sentenced to death Abu Sayeed, Court, Death, Rangpur, Begum Rokeya University, International Crimes Tribunal, Crimes Against Humanity https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/muiqx82ha2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/abmwbebw/Uber-Moto.jpg To ensure that the spirit of the New Year remains unhindered, diverse ride-sharing options have become an essential part of the celebration Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T07:22:58.564Z Celebrating Pahela Boishakh without commute woes Uber, Pahela Baishakh, Ramna Park, TSC https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/yu6v2r7gf5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/0i91hbty/BCB.avif Three former BCB presidents Nazmul Hassan, Faruque Ahmed, Aminul Islam and current president Tamim Iqbal https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/5ntv38mu/After_BCB_Election_BCB_presidents_press_meet_at_Hotel.avif Following Faruque Ahmed, Aminul Islam took charge as BCB President. None of them had a dignified farewell. The photo is taken on the day of BCB election on 6 October 2025 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/vphfcxh8/BCB-President-Tamim-Iqbals-1st-board-meeting-4.avif Tamim Iqbal-led current ad hoc committee has included sons of three ministers and the wife of a minister https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/bhes4obm/BCB-President-Tamim-Iqbal.avif Incumbent BCB President Tamim Iqbal Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-09T07:21:52.757Z 4 presidents in 20 months: ‘A circus' at BCB BCB, Bangladesh Cricket, Tamim Iqbal, Aminul Islam Bulbul, BNP Government, Interim Government, Politics, Exclusive