https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/ka5dtn6ni2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/0c7364wr/port.avif Chittagong Port https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/gupcnifw/port-torch.avif A torchlight procession protesting the decision to lease an important terminal at Chittagong Port to a foreign company. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T07:53:11.082Z Chittagong Port: Why wasn’t the lease agreement discussed in parliament? Chittagong Port, DP World, Port, Transparency, Parliament, 13th Parliament Election https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yubfey1meq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/q765z6mr/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-2210dz9stlWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-22-at-11.56.37.avif Tourists leaving Sajek. Taken on 22 October, 2022 morning Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T07:29:21.812Z Sajek blockade resumes, nearly 2,000 tourists stranded Sajek valley, Tourists spot, Blockade, Rangamati https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/xm8u8762iv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/zpzildix/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-22fvbyxo6wWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-22-at-12.41.43.avif Protesters face law enforcement personnel in Ujo Bazar, Sajek, Baghaichhari, Rangamati. The photo was taken on the morning of 22 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T07:08:45.142Z Gunfight between law enforcement and armed group in Sajek: Police Law Enforcement , Rangamati, Gunfire, Sajek valley, Gunfight, Tourism , Tourists spot https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ftnjdkzcda https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/vs2zrxlg/info.avif A bus collided with a truck on the Natore–Pabna highway in front of Banpara Police Investigation Centre on Tuesday, killing 12 people. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T07:04:27.894Z Bangladesh’s roads: 66 lives lost, 104 people permanently disabled on average every day Road accident, Survey, Road crash, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lx7lqywbnb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/qc36gw9t/prothomalo-bangla2025-11-19ux7939ggroad-safety.avif Road Safety Foundation Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T06:14:46.592Z Nearly 8000 children killed in road accidents in 6 years and 9 months Road accident, Children, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/j0hh5nxjbj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/l0th7oui/711414-01-02.jpg Manchester United's English coach Michael Carrick reacts after losing the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 3, football match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, northen Italy on 21 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T06:00:10.506Z Man Utd humiliated as Arsenal deny Bayern in Champions League League Champions, Manchester United, Arsenal https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/30n63z5myl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-26/blzgip78/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-01w9a1cjojWhatsAppImage20250926at123248AM.avif The Sundarbans is one of the country’s major tourist destinations. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T05:22:38.959Z LNG terminal in the Sundarbans could increase environmental risks Exclusive, Forest, Biodiversity, Environment, Sundarbans, LNG, Gas Supply, Ecology https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/6yxjvc5vei https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/hwz6y6l7/Bangladesh-Afghanistan-1.avif Bangladesh team need an introspection about their batting https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/zqrq218h/Bangladesh-Afghanistan-2.avif Parvez Hossain Emon was the lone fighter in the Bangladesh innings https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/ut5v1hgn/Bangladesh-Afghanistan-3.avif Bangladesh failing to build partnerships while batting https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/h4t3te99/Bangladesh-Afghanistan-4.avif Afghanistan have won last five ODIs against Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T04:14:20.940Z Bangladesh crash out of tri-series after defeat to Afghanistan Bangladesh Cricket, ODI, Afghanistan https://en.prothomalo.com/international/t47bf45pio https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/s5agvr14/info.avif King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T03:42:32.632Z One killed, 8 injured in Dammam airport attack: Saudi aviation authority Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Houthi https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/agtypwnpab https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/rf8xwh87/6.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/izv3y3pd/1.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg Boats serve as the main means of transport in the chars when water levels rise, while horse-drawn carts become essential during the dry season. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/4p66rv40/2.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg Horse-drawn carts are also a popular means of transport for people living in the chars. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/4g0wjgej/3.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg A horse-drawn cart carries goods along a route through the chars. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/6cwz4n1g/4.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg A horse-drawn cart driver returns to the Jamuna char after unloading goods at the riverbank. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/mjfv12r3/5.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg A horse-drawn cart speeds across the remote charland. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/1yz7rcky/6.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg Horse-drawn carts remain one of the main means of transporting goods. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/nn2uf2dh/7.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg A horse-drawn cart loaded with chillies makes its way across the vast sandbanks towards the ferry ghat. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/9e2kzdke/8.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg A boat lies idle on the char. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/lsqdt4jc/9.-Bograhorse-drawn-carriagesandbankdifficult-terraintransport22102026.jpg Horse-drawn carts and boats are two of the main means of transport across the chars. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T03:34:21.602Z Horse-drawn carts on the vast char of Jamuna Jamuna, Photo Story, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/y86dqw8hec https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-22/mtsg95ev/Palash-Sheikh-and-ALi-Hasan-Sohel.jpg Injured Palash Sheikh and Ali Hasan Sohel taking treatment at a hospital in Russia https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-29/afnk62zt/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-29s6f6tms3RAJBARIDH054420260629IMG2026062711103101JPG.avif Local residents visit the home of Ali Hasan Sohel of Goalanda, Rajbari, who was allegedly taken to Russia and later sent to Ukraine to fight in the war, to check on his family. The photo was taken on Monday morning in Juran Mollapara, Goalanda. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T03:14:42.615Z ‘They hand you a weapon and say you don’t have to fight, just move back and forth’ War, Expatriate, Russia Ukraine War, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/c6kwx68gif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-12/apa8o1kg/2026-10-11T224410Z1659588386RC241OAGCJLVRTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-SAUDI-AIRPORT-1.JPG Surveillance footage shows smoke and fire as people react at the moment of an attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 10 October, 2026, in this frame from a handout video. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T03:11:56.827Z Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia US Embassy, Yemen, Saudi Arabia https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/c26o9htqlj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/o87zwk8t/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-22.18.39.jpeg Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) and Field Marshal Asim Munir with US President Donald Trump. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-22T02:15:39.395Z Pakistan-United States relations: Why Trump is sending “Thank You Pakistan” messages to Islamabad Pakistan, Donald Trump, America https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/wmxvmsw726 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/qw7io30j/Tourists-3.avif Tourists who go swimming at the beach in Cox's Bazar and get swept away are rescued by lifeguards. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T15:42:52.962Z 3 tourists die while bathing at Himchhari beach in Cox’s Bazar, 2 missing Tourists spot, Tourism , Death, Cox's Bazar https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/nkw8ytk2jv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/m799k86c/KSA-expat.avif Migrant workers from various parts of the country have arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka to go to Saudi Arabia. However, due to flight cancellations and suspensions, they are unable to depart. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/q3dsbh0l/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17glkpitidAramko.avif Smoke rises from a Saudi Aramco facility south of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The company’s facilities have been targeted by Houthi attacks in recent weeks. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T15:09:38.679Z How prepared is the state to protect Bangladeshi expats amid crisis in Saudi Arabia? Expatriates' Welfare Ministry, Bangladesh, Migrants, Bangladeshi Expatriates https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/yfyn5cjtnf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/mdcfha1i/bangl.avif Bangladesh were bowled out for paltry 160 against Afghanistan on 21 October Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T15:00:19.413Z Rashid leads Afghanistan rout as Bangladesh crumble for 160 Bangladesh Cricket, Afghanistan, Rashid Khan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/8ns5tjuacr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-09/78b6a5fe-34ce-4de8-8853-a7e84e6df5ae/Sajek.webp Sajek Ruilui tourist spot at Baghaichhari upazila in Rangamati Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T13:46:40.773Z Fresh blockade announced in Sajek from Thursday, tourists urged to leave Tourism , Blockade, Sajek valley, Rangamati https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/hg7jj6mw8t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/iasyfvs2/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-218qzlujqqmaguradh083020261021magura-saker-hossain-12-1.avif Jubo Dal leader Shaker Hossain Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T13:36:59.383Z Bullet found inside skull of slain Jubo Dal leader: Police Murder, Magura, Jubo Dal https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rjfg6vx4r6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-03-16/nzjfh1dw/Biman.webp Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T13:25:10.217Z Flights to Riyadh to resume on 25 October, Dammam route to open tomorrow Biman, international flight, Saudi Arabia, Migrants, Remittance https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/x73bksui9d https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/o2rgyxjh/Assam.avif A boy stands with his mother inside a makeshift shelter camp in Goalpara district in the northeastern state of Assam, India, 18 July 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T13:10:10.018Z Bengali Muslim homes demolished in Assam eviction drive, mosques also allegedly razed Assam, Mosque, BJP https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/c777a5xw82 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/asneqi91/oss.avif Towhid Hridoy won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T11:06:27.967Z Bangladesh elect to bat, need 41-run win over Afghanistan to reach final Bangladesh Cricket, Afghanistan https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/0hqis8u9md https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/7hsae6yy/c1.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/gkcoen4d/c3.avif Batting collapses were a regular sight in Bangladesh cricket between 2000 and 2010. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/y20iqu27/c2.avif Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah and Tamim Iqbal—the ‘Fabulous Five’ of Bangladesh cricket. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/wbih9gjo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-4.00.39-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo illustration Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:33:49.950Z The ‘disease’ Shakib–Tamim cured is returning to Bangladesh’s batting Cricket, ODI, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vr578cx6pg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/1gdsr3ab/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-21i32p2en81-image-Template-2-Recovered.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:28:38.979Z Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner withdrawn for ‘violating protocol’ while shaking hands with PM Public Administration Ministry, Rajshahi, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ns9o6avii8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-02-14/njabquk6/Modi-Trump.jpg US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on 13 February 2025 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/04d0qjzp/2026-10-21T041650Z338519336RC2G7OAMTK1ARTRMADP3USA-RUBIO-INDIA.JPG US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, India, October 21, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:13:52.166Z Trump confirms US-India trade deal finalisation soon Trade agreement, USA, India, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/shxbu5kmn2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/04d0qjzp/2026-10-21T041650Z338519336RC2G7OAMTK1ARTRMADP3USA-RUBIO-INDIA.JPG US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, India, October 21, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ec89u8ej/2026-10-21T052838Z1873171576RC2H7OAS0ALHRTRMADP3USA-RUBIO-INDIA.JPG US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio walk ahead of boarding a plane en route to Jamnagar, India, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai in Mumbai, India, 21 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:07:30.681Z Rubio questions UN, refuses opinion on protests in India, says "this is a democracy" Marco Rubio, India, CJP Protest, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/grcnagzjfz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/n9yvnadi/Sindur-Khela-1.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/4slemimc/Sindur-Khela-2.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/pxjfvo63/Sindur-Khela-3.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/tdpvycib/Sindur-Khela-4.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/iziw7oz1/Sindur-Khela-6.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:03:13.376Z Bijoya Dashami being celebrated with traditional Sindur Khela at mandaps Festival, Durga Puja, Culture https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/r2vidtww5k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/z1p4p99z/GAZ43ZHUVVKC3MOL7EA2M3WJYA.jpg Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak speaks during a session of the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, 15 October 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:02:57.333Z Russia to send first diesel cargo of 40,000 tonnes to US on Thursday Russia Ukraine War, Russia, Diesel, US, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wybcuizxa5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-03/hulov4dk/Bangladesh-Government.jpg Bangladesh Government emblem Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T08:55:58.989Z Recruitment for 100,000 third and fourth class govt posts stalls Finance Ministry, Recruitment, Govt. jobs, Exclusive, Policy https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/nllrkmawk8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-14/1xbhnqzp/BCS-2.avif Candidates come out of the exam centre after the BCS exam Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T07:33:14.967Z “I cannot show my face”: Distress of candidates dropped after verification Salahuddin Ahmed, Public Administration Ministry, BPSC, Gazette, BCS Results, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/rorw2duozb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/vxpbs22j/image-436930-1792503344.jpg Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:43:32.131Z Tanzid urges Bangladesh batters to take responsibility BCB, Afghanistan, ODI, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kfqxzg67xy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/m4y7i7zt/Flag-of-Saudi-Arabia.avif Flag of Saudi Arabia Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:29:46.532Z Execution of 2 Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia: What does the consulate’s letter say? Saudi Arabia, Execution, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/lh6lwwq3wk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/jo9ry7ls/706220-01-02.jpg Police officers stand guard at Place de la Republique during a partial curfew in Paris on 20 October, 2026, following weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:25:45.574Z French PM to meet unions as govt prepares for more protests France, Prime Minister, Protest, Arrest, Investigation, French https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/p57q0yc65p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/6v5gm03t/2026-10-20T193658Z2063847766UP1EMAK1IHKBLRTRMADP3SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-PSG-BAR.JPG FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action with Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:11:01.558Z PSG sink Barcelona in six-goal thriller, Liverpool and Man City win PSG, Barcelona, League Champions, Liverpool, Manchester City https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/biyriymmmg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/gcl5gork/Bangladesh.avif Bangladesh must beat in-form Afghanistan in their final tri-nation ODI group match in Abu Dhabi to keep their final hopes alive, while also managing a difficult net run-rate equation. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:10:50.852Z Bangladesh face Afghanistan in a must-win game Bangladesh Cricket, ODI, Afghanistan https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/6kqsonsnyq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/g51d2qnm/image-437048-1792551977.webp Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T05:30:19.603Z Trump says he wants Zelensky to “make a deal” with Russia Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump, Russia Ukraine War https://en.prothomalo.com/video/p26zfcr4lp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ybrzdlrn/Saddam-Fruit-Grower.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T05:22:01.914Z Chuadanga farmer builds 120-bigha orchard, earns Tk 20m a year Chuadanga, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Fruits https://en.prothomalo.com/video/nc7xpbj81y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ob6hhn5e/Fistula.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T05:12:45.490Z Silent agony of mothers: Obstetric fistula Women, Reproductive Health https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pqmoumnzr2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/o591iwvn/Abu-Hanif-in-Russia.avif Abu Hanif of Kishoreganj is still on the battlefield https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/2d417k6b/Sagar.avif Mohammad Sagor of Cumilla pictured holding a firearm. His family recently received news of his death in Russia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/2fzlu59q/Yasin.avif Mohammad Yasin Sheikh was killed while fighting for Russia. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T04:22:18.543Z Lured to Russia by promises of jobs, 54 Bangladeshis killed in war in 3 years Migrant Tragedies, Labour Migration, Migration, Irregular Migration, Russia, Human trafficking, Russia Ukraine War, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/dlo8viwyny https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ugxzvkii/Sylhe-Photo-10.JPG https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/60is98fd/Sylhe-Photo-1.JPG A kingfisher waits on a boat for its prey. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/1ylx8m6q/Sylhe-Photo-2.JPG Cracks have appeared in the bed of the haor as the water recedes. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/vi6v0b22/Sylhe-Photo-3.JPG A boat lies idle in the haor after a day of fishing. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/5bkdswbx/Sylhe-Photo-4.JPG A drongo sitting at dusk. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ci06otcf/Sylhe-Photo-5.JPG A child cycles along a rural path that has emerged from the receding water. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/abtnf9yc/Sylhe-Photo-6.JPG Ducks roam across the haor. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ql8npwoe/Sylhe-Photo-7.JPG A herd of cattle grazes on the vast expanse of green land. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ei7hcboy/Sylhe-Photo-8.JPG Several people set out for a boat ride across the haor. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/p353gqpr/Sylhe-Photo-9.JPG Geese add to the familiar scenery along the haor. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/szkdxdaj/Sylhe-Photo-10.JPG Late afternoon by the haor. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T03:28:29.681Z Familiar scenes of the haors in late autumn Autumn, Photo Story, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/l8k0ejzmrl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-29/mn964mbv/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-29ays55yufRAJBARIDH054420260629IMG20260629WA0038JPG.avif Young Bangladeshis were allegedly taken to Russia with promises of company jobs but were later sent to fight in the war in Ukraine. A Bangladeshi national is seen in a war zone. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T03:05:44.014Z Deceived into fighting for Russia, Bangladeshi families now battle debt Human trafficking, War, Russia Ukraine War, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k43p074sxi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/4uwwdiom/d.webp Maha Nabami of the Sharadiya Durga Puja was celebrated across the country with due religious fervour Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T16:57:29.442Z Durga Puja: Maha Nabami celebrated, Bijaya Dashami tomorrow Durga Puja, Festival, Hindu https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o4jjmitip8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/k2ge9gr7/ASA.avif Additional Deputy Inspector General of Police Abdullah Al Zahir. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:30:43.734Z Additional DIG relieved of duties after police detain 85 in raid on his house Drug, Police, Raid https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/33gqq7l375 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/lz5lz7kp/tarique-rahman.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a rally at Madrasa Ground in Rajshahi on 20 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/9spoie1f/tarique.avif A large number of leaders and activists of the BNP and its affiliated and associate organisations attended the rally at Madrasa Ground in Rajshahi on 20 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:30:15.537Z Clear intelligence indicates two sides have joined hands, says PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Jamaat, Awami League https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/1f3wti2fuk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/3i84zg2j/jdd.avif Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam speaks at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday afternoon ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:23:22.633Z PM’s Japan visit: Reducing metro rail costs, loan interest rates likely to be discussed MoU, Japan, Diplomacy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Tarique Rahman Return, Foreign relation https://en.prothomalo.com/video/rz2zegotrx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/086vv3sj/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-20vnvwd55bweb.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:16:16.349Z Prime minister’s Japan visit: Foreign secretary outlines agenda Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh, Japan, Foreign tour, Metro Rail, The Prime Minister's advisers https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/8btf1dy2ni https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/qfqo0kxv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18fvw5qot6Houthi.avif Armed Houthi fighters https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/q3dsbh0l/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17glkpitidAramko.avif Smoke rises from a Saudi Aramco facility south of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The company’s facilities have been targeted by Houthi attacks in recent weeks. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/xpsfdli7/prothomalo-bangla2023-12e2550f43-579d-4557-88e9-3a67332a7057AbdelFattahalSisi.avif Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/a86k69eh/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18ds0rdzeoFighters-loyal-to.avif Houthi-aligned fighters attend a rally organised to recruit fighters in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ito44bc0/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1890nv350jApache-attack-helicopter-.avif An Apache attack helicopter. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/mkhc7j8i/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-171z4k53w6Yemen-Airport.avif Aden International Airport in Yemen Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:00:11.006Z What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Houthi, Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Egypt https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dsafhqowla https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ccm4dpsf/Bangladesh-seeks-Portuguese-mission-in-Dhaka-direct-air-connectivity1.jpeg Bangladesh Ambassador to Portugal SM Kamrul Hassan presents Letters of Credence to Portuguese president António José Seguro at Belém Palace in Lisbon on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T14:08:42.870Z Bangladesh seeks Portuguese mission in Dhaka, direct air connectivity Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Connectivity, Portugal https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/mlcimxlwsx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/hkaakxrg/prothomaloimportmedia20170831f6c28771c29827819e90ebdc242b418e-59a70adfe98d5.avif Tushi, Uday, and Razz in the film Ice Cream. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/mcm60f50/prothomaloimportmedia20160212fb135b676990bf6b8834f8d45c063f94-TushiRazUday.avif Tushi, Razz, and Uday in the film Ice Cream. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ysphmzj3/prothomaloimportmedia2016022999965a5d4a031b46604fc8faea2921d1-IceCream-pic-b.avif Razz, Uday and Tushi in the film Ice Cream. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T14:06:43.969Z ‘Ice Cream’ on Chorki: Razz and Tushi look back on their first film Sariful Razz, Nazifa Tushi, Film, Movie, OTT, Chorki https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5hv7g3tn0n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/nwsnb8hy/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16q9zuhzhosaudi-flag.avif National flag of Saudi Arabia Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T13:21:04.357Z Sweety spoke to father in Bangladesh before execution in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Execution https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/lakrl7rnvv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/1zbrnlmg/Moha.-Khorshed-Alam.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T13:03:39.177Z Nothing significant will happen in country's industrial sector without proper planning Foreign Trade, EXIM Bank, China, India, Bangladesh, RMG Sector https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/8jlrquqlnp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ws8sdhm0/bus-dirver.avif Family members of Sohel Rana, who was killed in the accident, mourn at their home in Faradpur village in Godagari upazila, Rajshahi, on Tuesday afternoon. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T12:20:12.009Z Natore road accident: Bus supervisor was driving while driver slept in rear seat Natore, Accident https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/pip6xeln17 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-07/9e0513e7-fb91-477d-9d97-929b3aae8887/arrest_illustration.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T12:17:21.612Z Three leaders of Awami League (activities banned) arrested in Dhaka Awami League, Arrest, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qpdqbunqb0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/i0pga5sj/shafiq.avif Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, answers journalists’ questions after a conference of former party associates and members in Chattogram. Today, at the GEC Convention Centre in the city Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T11:49:20.734Z "Perhaps he did it with good intentions" - Jamaat Ameer on Ishraque’s display of weapons Shafiqur Rahman, Ishraque Hossain, Drugs, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/acz7fg9j16 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/3i84zg2j/jdd.avif Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam speaks at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday afternoon ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T10:53:48.346Z Several MoUs likely to be announced during PM's visit to Japan Diplomacy, Japan, MoU https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/q0dc1mhpto https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-10/g1em4gq8/567574-01-02.jpg Scientific research has found climate change is causing heatwaves to become longer, more frequent and more intense. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T10:15:31.281Z Bangladesh’s hidden climate bill: How much are we losing? Climate Change Impact, Disaster Management, Heat wave, Floods, Cyclone https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m2wb95w2ct https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/9wygaeg3/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31mwr854i6060005180526BRT-PROJECTDIPU22052238.jpg Construction continued for 14 years, costing Tk 28.11 billion (2,811 crore). Yet the special buses for which the project was undertaken never began operating. On 18 October, 2026 Abdullapur road. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/gn45p1bm/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31lmix5a3jBRTDipu18052602.jpg Traffic congestion and public suffering increased along the 20-kilometre stretch of the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway between the airport and Gazipur https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/jjao1edq/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31f2qtgk79BRTDipu18052609.webp Several pedestrian overbridges designed to help passengers board and leave buses have escalators and lifts, but many of these facilities remain unusable https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/n4qebsht/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31p0ec5jrxBRTDipu18052610.jpg Many infrastructures are still incomplete Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:34:17.230Z BRT: 14 years of misery, Tk 30b spent, only for the project to be cancelled Project, Road Transport and Bridges Ministry, Cabinet Division, Infrastructure, BNP Government, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/4uzqc7wwio https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ykgg10wl/11.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/80llcp77/1.jpg A farmer works in a dew-covered field on a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/zf7bgj42/2.jpg Dewdrops on paddy sheaves glisten in the morning light. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dpnuungz/3.jpg Dewdrops cling to spider’s webs spun on the grass. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/twqjownt/4.jpg Dewdrops cover the flowers and pods on growing bean creepers. Photo taken in Shekherkola, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/jnps1r4m/5.jpg The golden light of the early morning sun spreads across the landscape. Photo taken in Gogaipur, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/drx1mw0s/6.jpg A man pedals a bicycle along a rural road on a misty morning. Photo taken in Nuruil Beel, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/e22a57ga/7.jpg People head to work on a late autumn morning amid light mist and gentle sunshine. Photo taken in Manthana, Rangpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ihp1n3co/8.jpg A creeper is adorned with tender bean pods and flowers. Photo taken in Bhuter Tila, Rangamati on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/68d3u61j/9.jpg A farmer threshes binni rice on a misty morning. Photo taken in Betchharapara, Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/nn7paolz/0.jpg Mountains are shrouded in mist. Photo taken on Bandarban–Ruma–Thanchi road, Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/df942v9r/11.jpg Fishermen catch fish in the Padma River on a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Panchabati, Rajshahi on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/r6hlxns2/12.jpg The sun rises through the mist. Photo taken from Padma Ghat, Pabna on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/lurkrcir/13.jpg A mother sits holding her newborn in the soft sunlight of a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Dakshin Goalchamot, Faridpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/8c5usjcs/14.jpg The orange glow of the setting sun mirrored in the river water. Photo taken in Raiganj, Sirajganj on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:17:38.968Z Late autumn in Bangladesh: 14 photos of misty mornings, dewdrops, rural life Autumn, Nature, Photo Story, Photography, River, Sun https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9c1eivoioz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/xpu9a1qa/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:13:56.186Z Ishraque’s resignation accepted, gazette issued Ishraque Hossain, Resignation, State Minister, Liberation War Affairs Ministry, BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Liberation War Affairs Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/boe66d5jea https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/lfdevu1c/tarique.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a roadside gathering in the Choupothi area of Taraganj upazila in Rangpur. Photo taken Tuesday morning https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/nejuypin/tarique-1.avif People crowd the streets to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister. Photo taken Tuesday morning in the Dharmasabha area of Rangpur city Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T08:26:07.736Z Religion should not create any barriers between people: Prime Minister Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Durga Puja, Rangpur https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pcrckkfj5g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/u1ne2fzw/697316-01-02.jpg Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shake hands during a press conference after a meeting in Tehran on 19 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T08:12:06.765Z Iran foreign minister say Russia, Iran have 'never' worked so closely Iran, Russia, Foreign Minister, Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eokmtzrflx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-27/cn6vl66l/PM-Tarique.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:56:51.475Z Stern message from head of government Politics, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Radda Health Care Centre, Ishraque Hossain, Resignation, MP, State Minister