https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/sqnkr94bxi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/3m099bbz/Abu-Sayeed-1.avif Professor Md Hasibur Rashid was arrested from a house on Salimullah Road in Mohammadpur around 8 PM on Saturday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T15:36:27.094Z Former Vice-Chancellor of Rokeya University arrested Abu Sayeed, Arrest, Case, Murder https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ekyfn4ccr2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/eylpwntm/gss.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T14:55:06.868Z Police offer reward for information on man seen in CCTV footage Rape, Jahangirnagar University, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/uorpoz5qvu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/mxdtgvtq/692566-01-02.jpg US director, screenwriter and writer John Travolta poses with an honourary lifetime achievement Palm d'Or award during a photocall of the film "Vol de nuit pour Los Angeles" (Propeller One-Way Night Coach) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on 16 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/wpent520/687930-01-02.jpg US director, screenwriter and writer John Travolta receives an honourary Palm d'Or prior to the screening of the film "Propeller One-Way Night Coach" at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on 15 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T12:37:10.138Z 'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize Cannes film festival, Film Fest, Award https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/d05wdc8ges https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/s3fpqcup/692354-01-02.jpg Litton Das celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 16, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T12:34:24.364Z Litton anchors Bangladesh recovery with classy century Litton Das, Cricket, Test Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/ui41jyy4tp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/zn7yn3k2/OMan.avif Four brothers died in Chattogram Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T12:18:00.432Z Four brothers died from toxic gas, Oman police urge people not to sleep in closed vehicles Chattogram, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/z3agtve7cw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/ueqoh8mf/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-16hwcd3rz0075450DH188820260511MIR1440.avif Paddy fields have been submerged by rainwater. A farmer gets off a boat and enters the flooded field to harvest the waterlogged crop. Photo taken from Mithamain haor in Kishoreganj recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/q10rnhxh/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-16jhbsra7ySUNAMGANJDH05322026051520260511142711JPG.avif Paddy harvested from submerged fields is being piled up along the edge of the haor and taken to higher ground for drying. The photo was taken at Dekhar Haor in Sunamganj Sadar upazila on 14 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/6s96yr3e/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-18.15.16.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-28/tsldtmyc/flood-sunamganj.avif Paddy that had been harvested and laid out in yards for drying is being damaged by heavy rain and incoming floodwaters. A photo taken Tuesday morning in Ahsanpur of Hailir Haor in Jamalganj upazila shows such losses. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T11:51:18.375Z Haor boro crop loss lists ‘ready’, but when will government aid arrive? Haor, Boro Paddy, Floods, Farmer, Loss, Government, Aid, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0ebbqi8hmr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/2ffafznc/haam.avif Seven-month-old Moymuna, who had symptoms of measles, was brought to the DNCC COVID Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali after failing to get a bed at two other hospitals. The mother, who came from Lakshmipur, broke down in tears while talking about her child. The photo was taken yesterday afternoon Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T11:25:42.330Z Two more children die with measles symptoms, both in Sylhet Measles, Sylhet, DGHS https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/b9jff4kk5o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/rw9jbsdj/Farakka.avif How India withdraws water from the Ganges through the Farakka Barrage https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/zkokoloh/Farakka-1.avif News of the Farakka Long March in the Daily Azad on 18 May 1976. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/x4rs09ep/Farakka-2.avif Before the barrage, the average flow of the Ganges during the dry season at Hardinge Bridge Point was about 65,000 cusecs. After the barrage, in some years, it has dropped to just 10,000 to 15,000 cusecs. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T10:59:06.617Z Farakka Day: Will Bangladesh receive fair share of water this time after expiry of 30-year deal? Ganges Treaty, Farakka Barrage, Bangladesh-India Relations, Agreement, Agriculture https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/31zmlw58p1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/pm2l0cd8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-2.49.57-PM.jpeg Robi Axiata PLC emerges champion at FICCI Football Tournament 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T10:01:19.553Z Robi Axiata clinches Axentec presents FICCI Football Tournament title Football, Robi, FICCI, Event https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/1c06xpkl98 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/3te73vcv/cumilla.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivered a speech as the chief guest at a roadside rally at the Lakshmipur Bazar grounds in Barura upazila of Cumilla. The photo was taken Saturday afternoon. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/gv95coeh/cumilla-1.avif While traveling to Chandpur, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took part in a roadside rally at Lakshmipur Bazar field in Barura upazila of Cumilla. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T09:57:10.777Z Cumilla will become a division if that is the people’s demand: Prime Minister Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Cumilla, BNP, Rally https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/xs7tqgye7t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/5cvvt0f4/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-15s5lz21ncWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-15-at-8.56.22-PM.avif Banglalink Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Johan Buse. Recently at the Banglalink office in Gulshan. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/zq509q56/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-15ojfxnthbWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-15-at-8.56.23-PM.avif Banglalink Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Johan Buse. Recently at the Banglalink office in Gulshan. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T08:32:23.522Z We will continue investing in Bangladesh: Johan Buse Banglalink, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Telecommunication https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/oq5l8vhe92 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/1saehpvn/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-16xvhj7tgpjudh164220260516c12026051610292614.webp The protestors broke the locks on two doors of the university’s proctor’s office and installed new locks Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T07:28:59.572Z Students lock Jahangirnagar University proctor’s office over attempted rape incident Jahangirnagar University, Rape, Student, Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/xhpro0y9qx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/oppyhe7l/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-16p7ym9s8irajbari.avif Goalanda upazila resident Shakil Sheikh got married on 14 May 2026. Upset at not being invited to the wedding, his friends staged an unusual protest march on 15 May carrying banners and festoons. The incident later spread across social media. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T06:59:25.829Z Friends stage ‘protest’ after not being invited to wedding Wedding, Protest, Viral Video, Rajbari https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ih1lj96ye0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/k0hl31s5/Chittagong-Port.avif Chittagong Port Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T06:57:42.212Z Local, foreign cos compete for Chittagong Port terminal operations Chittagong Port, Container Terminal, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Red Sea Terminal https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/e8k1krnmln https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/t9oj6bnk/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-16whe0ajm11-image-Template-2.avif Mizanur Rahman Sinha Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T06:42:55.850Z Industrialist and BNP leader Mizanur Rahman Sinha passes away BNP leader, Death, State Minister, Munshiganj https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/vjdg86j4bm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/wrqyxax6/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-16shcv5ewwWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-9.49.34-AM.avif Tanzid Hasan Tamim receives his Test cap from Mushfiqur Rahim. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/x87lw126/691469-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (R) tosses a coin as Pakistan's captain Shan Masood (L) looks on before the start of play on the first day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on 16 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T05:16:47.918Z Bangladesh hand Tanzid Test debut as Pakistan elect to bowl Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/ehinymdrwg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/l3mwymzl/image-387396-1778899049.jpg Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T05:04:34.233Z Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/video/gwbdsvijio https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/7k066vly/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-15my9hgrvrWEB-.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T04:51:20.407Z Rickshaw puller-turned-content creator Humayun makes videos with passengers Auto rickshaw driver, Passenger https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9txkigk0o1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/y3drrih3/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-15146jesn2150526MEASLESDHAKADIPU36044402.avif Seven-month-old Maymuna, who had measles symptoms, was brought to the DNCC in Mohakhali after visiting two hospitals and not finding a bed . This mother from Lakshmipur cries when she talks about her child. The picture was taken on 15 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T04:38:53.575Z Measles patients in hospitals not declining Measles, Hospital, Health, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ki2liuiyfz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/s60ianex/image-387378-1778865838.jpg Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani has expressed keen interest in investing in Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T04:36:05.329Z Algerian ambassador expresses interest in investing in Bhola Algeria, Bhola, Meeting, Event https://en.prothomalo.com/video/escbvwp09r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/b58j7r8s/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-15d8w1q5kvWEB-Recovered.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T04:29:08.360Z Baul Foundation protests attack on Shah Ali shrine in Mirpur Attack on Shrines, Attack https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/un5mg25rf4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/x87lw126/691469-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (R) tosses a coin as Pakistan's captain Shan Masood (L) looks on before the start of play on the first day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on 16 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T04:16:52.864Z Babar Azam to boost Pakistan in second Bangladesh Test Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Babar Azam https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/a11y90lw1p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/r6nwbxz1/2026-05-15T103910Z1386651037RC2M9LAF2D7BRTRMADP3INDIA-BRICS-ARAQCHI.JPG Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, 15 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T03:52:45.015Z Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says Middle East War, Iran, USA, Truce, Ceasefire, Talks https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pajdjet5xk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/il95nhfr/2026-05-15T163826Z323304186RC2P9LA2APNHRTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-LEBANON-ISRAEL.JPG Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, 15 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T03:34:27.859Z Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes Lebanon, Israel, Ceasefire, Middle East https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/919palvnaq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/ilfoo3t4/image-387387-1778871300.jpg Flags of Bangladesh and Brazil Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T03:28:33.343Z Brazil backs Bangladesh's UNGA bid, BRICS aspirations United Nations General Assembly, Brazil, Diplomacy, BRICS, Supreme Court Bar Association https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/television/d91tqhyzrk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/jauxiddm/prothomalo-bangla2024-12-1050vw2few0S3A1914.webp Kaarina Kaisar Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T02:46:15.183Z Kaarina Kaisar passes away Chennai, Treatment, Death, Obituary https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/v4enz552eq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-07-28/6x2of1ef/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7269622.jpg Kidney Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T02:15:23.007Z Lab-grown kidneys and the future of chronic kidney disease in Asia Medical Sector, Health, Kidney diseases https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/r0xzere9su https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/n1y10i9g/Measles-1.jpeg Measles-infected 18-month-old toddler finally moved to ICU after hours on hospital floor. The photo is taken at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Dhaka on 15 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/58gmqixi/Measles-2.jpeg Relatives administer nebulisation to a child infected with measles at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Dhaka on 15 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/jf9xib8f/Measles-3.jpeg A mother cares for her child infected with measles at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Dhaka on 15 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/mhpvybl6/Measles-4.jpeg Mother left helpless outside hospital as measles-stricken infant denied admission in Dhaka on 15 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/2uf3peez/Measles-5.jpeg 7-month-old measles patient brought to DNCC Covid Dedicated Hospital at Mohakhali, Dhaka on 15 May 2026 after failing to get hospital admission twice Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T02:15:16.513Z Measles outbreak: 2 sons in 2 hospitals; father left distraught Measles, Hospital, Infant, Child care, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/tjeerd63tm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-16/wpdp2cyx/9791a5ea503471P25mr.jpg The Shaheed Farhan Faiyaz Playground for persons with disabilities was inaugurated on the western side of the parliament premises in November 2024, but hardly anyone is seen playing there. The picture was taken on 15 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/bm8o1qtk/Shaheed-Farhan-Faiyaz-Playground.jpeg “Shaheed Farhan Faiyaz Playground” for physically disabled people was inaugurated inside the parliament premises (on the western side) in November 2024. The photo is taken on 15 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-16T02:15:13.806Z Children want to play, but where are the playgrounds? Playground, Children, School, Sports, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7ur3oquaio https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/0868k2ow/DU-IBA-Convocation-1.avif Salehuddin Ahmed, Finance Adviser to the immediate past interim government, speaks at the 58th Convocation of the Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, Dhaka, on 15 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/t33foqn1/DU-IBA-Convocation-2.avif A section of the graduates attended the 58th Convocation of the IBA, Dhaka University at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, Dhaka, on 15 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/jj6oe5ta/DU-IBA-Convocation-3.avif Guests present at the 58th Convocation of the IBA, Dhaka University at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, Dhaka, on 15 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/jxymlmol/DU-IBA-Convocation-4.avif During the convocation, degrees were conferred upon 116 BBA students, 126 MBA students, 122 EMBA students, and one DBA student. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T15:43:59.148Z It’s not that we’ve done everything bad: Salehuddin Ahmed on interim govt’s tenure Interim Government, Salehuddin Ahmed, Dhaka University, Convocation, Reform, Economy, Rule of Law https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/nuykixlygm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/rvdi3yi6/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-15zxn1z1a6shah-ali-shrine-attacked-14052026-01.avif A group of people carrying sticks attack the Shah Ali shrine in Mirpur, Dhaka in the wee hours of 15 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T15:13:51.019Z Shah Ali Shrine in Mirpur attacked, Jamaat denies allegation of involvement Shrine, Attack on Shrines, Jamaat-e-Islami, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/iw8luclbxh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/m080zx57/image-387266-1778841305.jpg Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman signed the landmark energy cooperation pact agreement, while US Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed on behalf of the United States. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T13:56:11.108Z Bangladesh, US seal energy cooperation MoU US, LPG Cylinder, Bangladesh, MoU, LNG, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/abwaodydla https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/e3y7tpem/Rahed-Arrest-01.avif Md Rahed Hossain Mahed, a dismissed former serviceman Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T13:35:10.570Z Former army member ‘inspired by Neo JMB ideology’ arrested JMB, Arrest, Bangladesh Police, Moulvibazar https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/s87ktj666i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/03/08/7b92b1b361db2263873ba3e8b2635c6a-Only-Thumb.jpg A green and clean environment Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T13:00:53.152Z Green Economy is a necessity for Bangladesh's sustainable development Environment, Climate Change, Economy, Development https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/gh6d6mi2v1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/fdr11nrs/Nahid-Rana-reacts-after-win-1st-test-against-pakistan-1.avif Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana reacts after win in the first Test match against visiting pakistan https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/b8onxhi7/Mushfiqur-Rahim-1.avif Mushfiqur Rahim speaks at a press conference at Sylhet International Stadium on 15 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/unbq5kxq/Nahid-Rana-reacts-with-ball-after-win-against-Pakistan-during-1st-test-day53.avif Nahid Rana is in a good form Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T12:43:53.132Z He is never hesitant to ask questions, Mushfiqur on Nahid Rana Nahid Rana, Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Sylhet, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/s2kh8gt2wj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/8g2d8u3f/bddl.jpg default Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T11:54:33.199Z BDDL Properties celebrates 24 years of trust, development and human resource excellence Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7mumdriy3d https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/byw06aai/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-134d1f8lmjWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-13-at-3.45.31-PM.avif Children with measles undergo treatment in the PICU at the Bangladesh Neonatal Hospital, Signboard, Narayanganj on 13 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T11:53:57.894Z Measles and symptoms deaths pass 450, as 12 more children die in 24 hrs Measles, Death, DGHS https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/ua4as8tipc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/kce85nnf/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-15lty7chvsUntitled-6.avif Photo shows rickshaw puller Md Ansar Ali in Malibagh, Dhaka on 14 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T11:16:42.011Z ‘I try to eat as cheaply as possible,’ says rickshaw puller Ansar Suffering, People, Dhaka, New Poor https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/zpvel0baen https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/6cs7p1ys/Aminul-HAque-1.avif State Minister for Sports Aminul Haque at the inauguration ceremony of the badminton league at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Indoor Stadium in Paltan, Dhaka on 15 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/wy7mzkz6/Chris-Coleman.avif Chris Coleman https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/y9lescrw/Aminul-Haque-2.avif State Minister for Sports Aminul Haque shakes hand with players at the inauguration ceremony of the badminton league at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Indoor Stadium in Paltan, Dhaka on 15 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T11:13:49.865Z What the State Minister for Sports says about a new football coach Aminul Haque, BFF https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/tbvr434lt0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/b8onxhi7/Mushfiqur-Rahim-1.avif Mushfiqur Rahim speaks at a press conference at Sylhet International Stadium on 15 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/cixbv4ag/Mushfiqur-Rahim-2.avif Mushfiqur Rahim and Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto during a practice session at Sylhet International Stadium on 15 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/z8txkkdf/Mushfiqur-Rahim-3.avif Mushfiqur Rahim has not yet set the date to retire from Test cricket https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/c0l3tcxs/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg Mushfiqur Rahim plays a shot during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on 11 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T11:03:06.220Z Why Mushfiqur Rahim declined proposal to make a comeback in ODIs Bangladesh Cricket, Mushfiqur Rahim, ODI, Test Cricket, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/kad9efgei6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/am8jk8er/2026-05-12T082412Z609054730UP1EM5C0NCAOMRTRMADP3FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES.JPG A woman walks past a poster of the Film Market with a Palm d'Or symbol, inside the Film Market business building before the start of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, 12 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T10:37:19.954Z The movies vying for the Cannes Film Festival's top prize Cannes film festival, Film Fest, Film, Film director https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-in-world-media/r4kaebhcwj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/swck9909/Bangladesh-contraceptive-crisis-1.jpg This photograph taken on 27 April 2026 shows a worker arranging packets of condoms at a pharmacy in Dhaka. Bangladesh’s once-praised family planning system is buckling under severe contraceptive shortages, raising fears of a rise in unplanned pregnancies in one of the world’s most densely populated countries https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/0p0exd2j/Bangladesh-contraceptive-crisis-4.jpg This photograph taken on 30 April 2026 shows Ahmed Bin Sultan, a family planning officer speaking with AFP at the at the Savar Upazila Health Complex in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/ibnbgk4t/Bangladesh-contraceptive-crisis-2.jpg This photograph taken on 27 April 2026 shows people waiting in the lobby at the Savar Upazila Health Complex in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/y1idbcex/Bangladesh-contraceptive-crisis-5.jpg This photograph taken on 27 April 2026 shows Tahmina (R), a family welfare officer admistering a birth control injection to a woman at the Savar Upazila Health Complex in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/mbki5v8b/Bangladesh-contraceptive-crisis-6.jpg This photograph taken on 27 April 2026 shows packets of birth control pills at the Savar Upazila Health Complex in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/ti3czepq/Bangladesh-contraceptive-crisis-3.jpg This photograph taken on 30 April 2026 shows Marie Stopes Bangladesh Country Director, Kishwar Imdad posing for a portrait at his office in Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T10:27:35.008Z Poor planning fuels Bangladesh contraceptive crisis Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Public Health, Population https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/c9muf60hvn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/cvdr2wb3/2026-05-15T070617Z1754400654RC2I9LAJLFTQRTRMADP3CHINA-USA.JPG US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Beijing Capital International Airport aboard Air Force One, in Beijing, China, 15 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/zmf2k8e8/2026-05-15T062345Z1142267074RC2H9LAKUH5IRTRMADP3CHINA-USA.JPG US President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, 15 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T09:45:33.517Z Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, USA, China, Talks, Iran, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/34jtti6v1z https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/1mbvi64v/ncp.avif National Citizen Party (NCP) won six seats in the 13th parliamentary election contesting under the Shapla Koli symbol. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/flyz06lh/ncp1.avif NCP candidates for mayoral posts in five city corporations — (from left) Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, Ariful Islam Adib, Tariqul Islam, Abdul Rahman Afzal, and Md. Mobasher Ali. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-14/4ht7wa3s/jamaat-4-ncp.avif NCP leaders at a press conference on 5 May after announcing party candidates in 100 upazilas and municipalities. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T08:55:28.633Z NCP considering going it alone, but on what basis? National Citizen Party - NCP, Local Government Election, City corporation, Election, Jamaat-e-Islami, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/0je26phqel https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/wbwl1avt/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-10jl9szqrwnarayangonjdh078020260510narayanganj6.avif An explosion caused by a gas line leak occurred in Fatullah, Narayanganj, on 10 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T08:26:05.256Z Gas leak explosion in Fatullah: No one from family of 5 survives Fire, Burn, Death, Gas Leak, Narayanganj https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/z2ffbgoonm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/dzrlhun7/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-14ahrxrt8wWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-14-at-10.45.53-PM.avif Crowds of local residents and relatives gathered outside the home of the four expatriate brothers who died in Oman. Photo taken in Bandarazar Para of Lalanagar Union in Rangunia, Chattogram on 14 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/pnf3vitn/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-14g8ddyyh3WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-14-at-10.49.30-PM.avif The four brothers, sons of a poor farming family, built this house with money earned while working in Oman. Their family had finally achieved financial stability, but it did not last. Photo taken at Bandarar Bazar Para in Lalanagar Union of Rangunia, Chattogram on 14 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T08:25:01.658Z Mother faints on hearing sons are ill, unaware all 4 have died Expatriate, Bangladeshi, Death, Oman, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/h3xb8t223j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/lbnnq0yl/Info.avif A pair of newborn twins undergoing treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital’s ward no. 26. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T07:56:45.620Z Newborn twins in ICU resistant to most antibiotics, parents deeply anxious Antibiotic, Rajshahi Medical College, Children https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5isacrzybs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/ip9ok22s/police.avif At a session of the Police Week 2026, held on Sunday at the Rajarbagh Police Lines Auditorium in the capital. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/e1tsxy46/igp.avif Former IGP Abdul Qayyum Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T07:34:07.228Z More emphasis on demands than reform and accountability Police Week, Police, Reform, Law Enforcement https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/zg0kttcqqw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/h30mz6lc/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-146w7njgj9Asif-Saleh.avif Asif Saleh, executive director of BRAC. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T07:15:17.323Z Bangladesh's own: BRAC executive director becomes first Bangladeshi on the global list BRAC https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/892112rmcj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-14/xxqr8pb1/MasukartWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-14-at-5.07.33-PMcolor.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T06:36:02.011Z Fighting and killings have become commonplace Killing, Clash, Poverty, Food crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/gncz8ioj5c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/199rat67/684670-01-02.jpg China’s President Xi Jinping looks on during a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines to their visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on 15 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T05:25:58.495Z China urges lasting Mideast truce, reopening of shipping lanes Xi Jinping, China, Donald Trump, USA, Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3klg6ss3no https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/hbrc1dwe/icddrb.png https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/py0hbsed/icddrb-2.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/p4dv0ir2/icddrb-3.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/os4v1o2h/icddrb-4.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T05:18:46.817Z Children in Dhaka spend 5 hours a day on digital screens Exclusive, Children, Health risk, Mental health https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/xwx69ko0a7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/7ayn8109/680435-01-02.jpg (COMBO) This combination of pictures created on 14 May, 2026 shows (FILES) Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote address to delegates on the third day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on 30 September, 2025. (FILES) Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a speech on the third day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on 30 September, 2025. Wes Streeting announced 14 May, 2026, that he has resigned as Britain's health minister, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T04:35:20.653Z Labour politicians jockey for possible challenge to UK's Starmer Keir Starmer, Britain, UK, Prime Minister, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/soqzhn29xn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/6ve5d6zm/2026-05-14T095110Z870146009RC2X8LA6OZD6RTRMADP3ASIA-WEATHER-INDIA-STORM.JPG People remove a tree fallen over a car, during a heavy storm, in Prayagraj, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, 13 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T03:31:57.703Z Toll from India’s Uttar Pradesh storms rises to 111 Floods, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/4r2fn1h9n8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/gir5b5un/WhatsApp_Image_2026_05_15_at_10_53_42.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-15/6tfaqekh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-15-at-10.53.42.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T03:16:41.875Z “Banani Model” introduced by Awami League still continues BNP, Dhaka North City Corporation, Exclusive, Crime, Awami League, DNCC https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/qbkr37x9hz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-09/767221e6-ef43-46f7-9acf-38e709179c6f/ai.jpg Doctors wearing vr simulation with hologram medical technology Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T02:43:41.108Z Doctors can't be replaced: Why we need an “arguable” AI partner Health, AI, Doctor, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/international/x12dacul8j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-07-09/kv29n1fq/Trump-Netanyahu.jpg US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) at the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on 7 July 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-15T02:42:50.071Z Trump suggests wants Iran uranium for optics Donald Trump, Iran, Uranium https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/f4q2r52lof https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-14/9c33r8j3/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-16o6uvdtp51.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-14T16:53:36.753Z VCs appointed to 11 universities including BUET Vice chancellor, BUET, Dhaka Central University