https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/t8g85blvmu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/12nlgxfo/unnamed-5.jpg Grameen Bank has undertaken an initiative to plant 10 million trees across the country Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T10:10:41.431Z Grameen Bank in 50 years: Launching of 10m tree plantation program Grameen Bank, Tree plantation, Launch, Climate Change, Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/rp6hpx8cbb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/4p4atw78/15.jpg Taskin and Najmul feature in Litton’s selfie. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/cy5al0dx/1.avif There is little reason for Australians to like seeing an image like this on the giant screen! https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/zukxkfzm/2.jpg The two unbeaten batsmen, Sadman and Mominul, leave the field after sealing victory over Australia with a handshake. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/11sqt1lx/3.jpg What is Mominul thinking as he heads back to the dressing room after securing victory over Australia? https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/xt4p9we7/4.jpg Is Najmul telling everyone, “Stay calm”? https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/t8sn9jln/5.jpg A little piece of Bangladesh in the gallery. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/piuoi2xx/6.jpg Hasan could even take up modelling if he wanted! https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/bo4weqnq/7.jpg Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes a selfie with fans after the victory. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/0tbjcevm/8.jpg Najmul and Miraz have been playing together for many years. This victory adds a new chapter to their journey. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/j4uuhzxo/9.jpg The joy is clear on Mushfiqur and Najmul’s faces after the Darwin Test victory. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/nma1oqvj/10.jpg Bangladesh’s four best performers in the Darwin Test. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/mflvddiy/11.jpg Hasan Mahmud holds the Player of the Match award. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/voxttwnn/12.jpg The first visiting spinner to take five wickets in Australia since 2019. No wonder Miraz has a smile on his face! https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/ffy2onl6/13.jpg Najmul Hossain at the post-match presentation after beating Australia, alongside Adam Gilchrist. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/1l5b779x/14.jpg Bangladesh’s cricketers and coaching staff pose for a photograph after defeating Australia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/mp4ekap0/15.jpg Taskin and Najmul feature in Litton’s selfie. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T09:33:08.303Z In Pictures: Bangladesh celebrate historic Australia win Cricket, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Celebration, Photo Story, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hasan Mahmud https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/hg2lhuxypj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-03/8fdcc531-740c-4fde-a58f-399e00bd4730/296931_01_02.jpg This file photo taken on 8 December, 2022, in Vaasa, shows plastic pieces in frozen water. Research published on 8 March, found that there are an estimated 170 trillion pieces of plastic, mainly microplastics, on the surface of the world's oceans today, much of it discarded since 2005. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/06/15/4dbe2e70ea0ebde9f502c12367f49aed-ENVIRONMENT-DAY-PLASTICt.jpg Fish, seabirds, turtles, and marine mammals all ingest microplastics, which then move through aquatic food webs Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T09:17:04.040Z Reducing use of microplastics for a cleaner, healthier, and resilient planet Plastic Waste, Environment, Health, Pollution https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/farofgmeh1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/wya6ie9k/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16dhlp8xc7WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-1.29.57-PM.avif Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain with his teammates after their historic Test victory in Darwin. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/wj510y1m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-09.57.13.jpeg Bangladesh team celebrates a wicket. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/n6vzc11h/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16wlwkq8yvf56bd17a83ee4d0fb232b20e5198d2e1.avif Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/4dwvvd5p/prothomalo_bangla_2026_08_14_pni4r6be_4ebcacbd_1079_47fa_9718_94b17b02c072.avif Tanzid Hassan celebrates his first test century. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T08:42:42.733Z "This is the biggest win in Bangladesh’s history" Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, History, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hasan Mahmud, Nazmul Hassan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/1xe0jiuce5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/f5zytchg/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15sdb9ldht6163727018825242477393572769844492171504172n.avif Ridhika Ridhi Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T08:05:53.187Z Businessman arrested in case over model Ridhika’s suicide incitement Actress, Dead body, Suicide, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/l1ggzhpfz3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/ldw6rngn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16mxrdnlolWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-11.47.02-AM.avif Bangladesh cricket team players pose for a photo after defeating Australia in Darwin. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T08:03:06.563Z PM calls Najmul and the team, what did he say Australia, Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/video/hl41pnr2qb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/d675d293/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16yt2biel8KHULNA-VR-GAME-1080-YOUTUBE.00052009.Still004.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T07:54:27.942Z PM congratulates Mehidy, Tanzid, others on video call for Test win over Australia Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hasan Mahmud https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/w2otxtu6it https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/0mnc5j2c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-12.59.16.jpeg Foreign Ministry Spokesperson AKM Shahidul Karim Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T07:39:45.095Z Dhaka seeks propitious environment for PM’s Delhi visit: Foreign ministry spokesperson Bangladesh-India Relations, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Foreign Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/rv11h1chho https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/vqd26i8e/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-10emx678ml1-image-Template-2-Recovered.avif Oli Ahmad https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/7zmt0xdp/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16kck45oelImage.avif The scrutiny took place at around 11am in the CEC’s meeting room at the Election Commission building Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T07:09:08.213Z Oli Ahmad’s nomination paper declared valid for presidential election Jamaat, Vote, Election, President, CEC https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/agj4v1benw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/xneq704e/info.avif Workers sit idle with no work because of the lack of gas pressure at the factory. Yesterday afternoon at Sadma Fashion Ltd in the Mouchak area of Gazipur. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T07:05:04.920Z Gas shortage halts production at more than 100 factories Exclusive, Gas Supply, RMG Sector, Power Sector https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/gm1y7ekp13 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/a0j4pkxn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16hu6tuyajuimage-2-uzzal-2.avif Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/v0voduql/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16ejszf9skImage.avif Nomination papers were scrutinised in the CEC’s conference room at the Election Building. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T06:52:21.146Z Mirza Fakhrul’s presidential nomination declared valid Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Presidential Election, Chief Election Commissioner, EC, Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/n41d0wrake https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-09/mof8toje/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-20927xu8nmBNPlogo.avif BNP logo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/l8mxv0b8/Standing-committee-members.avif Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Aman Ullah Aman (top, from left), Farhad Halim (Donar), and Md Ismail Jabiullah (bottom, from left) Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T06:23:33.512Z BNP reshuffles standing committee, new secretary general and cabinet members BNP Government, Cabinet Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/p576fi282s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/69pzfzio/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-11.14.15.jpeg Bangladesh thrashed Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday for a historic maiden win on Australian soil. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/1693cg79/291423-01-02.jpg Australia's batsman Cameron Green celebrates scoring his century. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/4dwvvd5p/prothomalo_bangla_2026_08_14_pni4r6be_4ebcacbd_1079_47fa_9718_94b17b02c072.avif Tanzid Hassan celebrates his first test century. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/g7vlrn61/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-10.14.56.jpeg Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5-66. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T05:29:27.217Z Rampant Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, History, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Hasan Mahmud https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/eml4phytgy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/5edjbzmn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1513w8a063KushtiaDH057220260815kushtia-hamla-7.avif Amir Hamza’s car was damaged in the attack. The photo was taken around 6:30pm on 15 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/7tqxbes2/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15e8o6jvq9KushtiaDH057220260815kushtia-hamla-2.avif Amir Hamza’s car damaged in the attack. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/ffif9jfo/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-21ri3a9qa9WhatsAppImage20260330at194053.avif Amir Hamza, Member of Parliament for Kushtia-3 (Sadar). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/e0no84c4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15trl8eu7xlayout-1600x1067.avif Hasan Al Mamun’s Facebook post. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T05:19:04.554Z Jamaat MP Amir Hamza's car attacked and vandalized in Kushtia Kushtia, Jamaat Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Vandalism, Attack https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xjgtip28i8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-28/kt3fyllm/Family-Card.avif Family card Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T04:44:46.630Z Tk 6.37bn database unused, another Tk 6.76bn project in progress BBS, Family Card, Social Welfare Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/international/dtvtig7wy1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ec88s7r4/xihnua.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/2mw5o2lg/ropeway.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T04:37:24.256Z 2 countries you can travel by cable car in just 8 minutes Russia, China https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/q7yxcmnu1j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/g7vlrn61/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-10.14.56.jpeg Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5-66. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/wj510y1m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-09.57.13.jpeg Bangladesh team celebrates a wicket. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/7x1bj4ks/290725-01-02-1.jpg Mehidy Hasan Miraz celebrates dismissing Australia's batsman Beau Webster. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/1693cg79/291423-01-02.jpg Australia's batsman Cameron Green celebrates scoring his century. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T04:17:25.483Z Australia all out for 284, set Bangladesh 57 to win, Mehidy takes 5 Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Mehidy Hasan Miraz https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/5ivf3tdauj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/nzobmi1k/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05frb33pnu72900395914538479200895788462535034536965966n.avif The views outside the rooms are just as uplifting. Guests can sit here with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the evening. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/4vxthny1/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-058no5z65x76398097014911353463608351987531907331564402n.avif Located at Mussoorie in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, ‘Musafir Cafe’ is actually a resort called Jharipani Castle. It has accommodation as well as a cafe, and anyone can visit and stay there if they wish. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/rkasc3s6/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05m1pr3iwb75662040114857136435696723668678768985182809n.avif In the series, one of the main characters, Chander, builds a restaurant called ‘Musafir Cafe’ in the mountains to fulfil a long-held dream. Chander and his girlfriend are pictured during the filming of the series. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ngwnzxt9/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05mg1j3b4k470799713183745849091139997492095184334402370n.avif A relationship caught in the throes of love, leaving a job to open a cafe and starting a new life in the mountains—all combine to create what seems like a dream setting. It is no wonder many viewers have fallen in love with this location from the series. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/fk0290ii/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05ulaivkgu7594100981485713620236341389561262961998541n.avif Jharipani Castle has meanwhile taken the internet by storm. Many people have been searching online for information about how to get there, while some have already started flocking to the property. Online bookings have surged. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/q0q0fid5/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-051x6gburr47200583518376900132113999493723802538534022n.avif Located beside Mussoorie’s Doon Valley, this house is several decades old and has considerable historical significance. During British rule in India, it served as a guesthouse for military officials of the time. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/glmu3gnn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-054mpbclij634164917184383273251139991450681967058353385n.avif After independence, the property came into the hands of the Patiala royal family. During the summer, members of the royal household would move to this ‘Patiala House’. They would spend the warmer months there, enjoying the clouds and mist drifting through the mountains before returning home. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/4t6cj044/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05vq6epil87253193011451080197033017412577616788170496n.avif The property subsequently changed hands several times and is now privately owned as Jharipani Castle. Its owners have converted it into a resort and run it as a tourism business. Although several additional rooms have been added, the original section of the house has been preserved intact. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ew9cko99/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-054hykhdph54349973112127425542001178095738919243117011n.avif Rooms are available at various prices in this historic house, ranging from 4,500 to 25,000 rupees. The views and amenities vary depending on the price. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/uqemf96k/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05ypdtbvl6472580932183770404541139998965222777642559409n.avif The house retains its British-era wooden detailing, glass-enclosed walls and open terraces. Many items once used by the royal family have also been preserved in their original form. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/yfmtj2r3/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05qj3bsz2k76330900314911353396941696205793371995998993n.avif The walls feature 19th-century Victorian paintings as well as old photographs of Mussoorie. Kashmiri carpets have been laid over the solid wooden floors, adding to the rooms’ charm. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/91gdhy9p/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-056pbw2qbn472294933183770435501139997047122952696104397n.avif Guests can spend their days and nights lying in bed while taking in the picturesque views of the valley. It is an ideal place for those looking to spend some quiet time in solitude. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/bwk0fpgs/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05r3koo49n75442749114831049204972113043659181879056822n.avif Many of the rooms feature jacuzzis like this one. Guests can spend hours sitting in the bathtub and taking in the lush green mountain views. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ilqbt0qe/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05d0rfyjsb74935578714813285973415103175492943566976626n.avif The house is surrounded by various ornamental plants, along with large naturally grown trees. The stone steps and old-fashioned iron doors evoke a sense of nostalgia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/hmz1i1v8/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05frb33pnu72900395914538479200895788462535034536965966n.avif The views outside the rooms are just as uplifting. Guests can sit here with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the evening. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/1jpn6a80/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05yjwsjj3e591140661184263604661139995477173851179252422n.avif If you have an Indian visa, you can plan a holiday and visit the now-viral ‘Musafir Cafe’. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/vees4nwy/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-05ns3mrzxw759224720148571362690300774087093613596592n.avif There are already reports that a second season of Musafir Cafe will be made. Why not plan a visit before then? Three of the actors from Musafir Cafe are pictured. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T03:49:25.988Z Take a look inside ‘Musafir Cafe’, you can even stay there Musafir Cafe, Vikrant Massey, Mussoorie, Travel, Food, Cafe, Hotel, Trending, Netflix, Photo Story, Wanderlust, Restaurant, Dream, Web Series https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/a0w29sb3xu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/tapao4oe/2026-08-14T060024Z2020125724RC28SMAQ3UQFRTRMADP3ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-WEST-BANK-SPRINGS.JPG Israelis visit an ancient water reservoir in the Jordan Valley in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 5 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/tp0w7090/2026-08-14T060028Z1227710919RC2YUMAIF5XNRTRMADP3ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-WEST-BANK-SPRINGS.JPG Water flows from a hose in the Palestinian village Fasayil, where residents say that Israeli settlers diverted water from its natural spring causing crops to die, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 9 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/rbt2yo75/2026-08-14T060038Z113392094RC29SMAIGXYLRTRMADP3ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-WEST-BANK-SPRINGS.JPG Ultra-Orthodox Jewish people look down at an ancient water reservoir in the Jordan Valley in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 5 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T03:47:44.363Z Israeli settlers divert Palestinian water to fill West Bank pool Palestine, Israel, Jew, Military, West Bank Territory https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/good-day-bangladesh/slg1ybzymt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/duaj5zb4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15ijqa7gucWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-12.41.33-PM.avif Nasimul Haque https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/f6pzj554/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15l19ife2xWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-9.56.39-AM.avif Nasimul Haque Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T03:45:14.344Z SSC: Failed 24 years ago, this time Nasimul achieves GPA 4.62 SSC, SSC Exam, SSC Result, Chapainawabganj https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/eeawqcwtlf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/fm922fwi/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16c9pyb8odWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-8.04.33-AM.avif Mehidy Hasan Miraz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-16/7x1bj4ks/290725-01-02-1.jpg Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz celebrates dismissing Australia's batsman Beau Webster on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on 16 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T03:33:04.678Z Mehidy takes three as Bangladesh close on historic win in Australia Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Mehidy Hasan Miraz https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yftcbx7a4e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/a06ghy42/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-03hzl1y3mfpm.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T03:11:39.668Z Preparations underway for PM’s Delhi visit, date not finalised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh-India Relations, India https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/i0pliasdre https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/k0antxpf/gascrisis.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-16T02:55:47.490Z Inflation and investment: Economy's difficult equation Inflation, Investment, Employment, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4s6112jt6s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/63xp9lqx/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15oxi3ps7phighwaypoliceAIcamera.avif For the first time, fully automated AI-powered cameras are being installed on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T16:34:26.993Z AI-powered ‘auto fine system’ to be introduced on Dhaka-Chattogram highway Traffic, AI, Dhaka, Chattogram, Highway https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/7jerb8alux https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/zozn5mff/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15y8enig7q32.avif A rickshaw puller is beaten for allegedly recording a video on his mobile phone. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/y85ihbty/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-152hmi02k5WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-12.17.35-PM.avif The rickshaw puller was handed over to police after being beaten. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/yc1z1n87/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15giqhwd16WhatsAppImage20260815at121736PM.avif Police take the rickshaw puller away after he was beaten. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/mmlva5x1/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1540altjk8WhatsAppImage20260815at121742PM.webp Another person is beaten for allegedly distributing shingaras. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/a6rj7q07/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15s1z1tdiaWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-12.17.43-PM.avif A man is beaten for allegedly distributing shingaras. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/qzp517yo/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-159kwpo2z2WhatsAppImage20260815at121743PM1.avif ANM Ayas moves to beat someone while holding a belt and a broom. Photo taken at Dhanmondi 32, Dhaka on 15 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T16:24:35.592Z 3 beaten, 2 detained over 'Joy Bangla' slogan, video, shingara distribution at Dhanmondi 32 Dhanmondi 32, Beating, Detention, Police, Dhaka, Mob Beating https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/0lwu4mg4wu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/i9ymeebu/286094-01-02.jpg India's Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 15, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T14:20:43.177Z Padikkal smashes maiden ton, India eye big total Test Cricket, India, Sri Lanka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fam8gfohty https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ija3z4xc/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15fer91thu25ed80dd-6d2b-4c1f-afa4-a93e27315cc0.avif Police barricades on the road in front of Bangabandhu’s demolished residence at Dhanmondi 32. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T12:45:13.312Z Police on alert at Dhanmondi 32; one detained for trying to lay flowers Dhanmondi 32, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Death anniversary, Detention, Law Enforcement , Police https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/hkx7c9rp86 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-22/0ak278hg/Hormuz.avif The Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T12:21:39.456Z Strait of Hormuz be closed, opened under Iran's command: Deputy Foreign Minister Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/wdbfmykskd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/1z1jewlr/crown-display.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/9ji851dd/crown-inaug.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/gffv3iwo/crown-duck.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/x5jo45wv/crown-china.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T11:37:59.570Z Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport Celebrates flavours of China Hotel, Food, China, Festival https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/television/msgd4cwbgr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/f5zytchg/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15sdb9ldht6163727018825242477393572769844492171504172n.avif Ridhika Ridhi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/85g3t2cl/prothomalo_bangla_2026_08_15_3b4bh2m0_5267866317504667542784417421992048355317471n.avif Ridhika Ridhi Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T11:33:02.803Z Body of actress Ridhika found hanging in Dhaka Actress, Suicide, Death, Dead body, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/4brfzzktcb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/19pm9m9d/2026-08-15T093053Z2143231222RC2XYMA900THRTRMADP3INDONESIA-QUAKE.JPG A view of a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 15 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T11:15:17.336Z At least 38 dead after Indonesia's magnitude-7.7 earthquake Indonesia, Earthquake, Death, Damage https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/2mbm0ozxi8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/yl63vui6/7.jpg A blooming red hibiscus seems to have painted its own reflection in the waters. Photo taken at Dumuria, Khulna on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/o7ull1y9/1.avif A group of tourist goes kayaking on Kaptai Lake on the weekend. Photo taken at Katachhari, Rangadwip, Rangamati on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/h6vk8lw5/2.jpg A fisherman arranges his hilsa fishing nets on a boat by the river. Photo taken at Athazaar, Shayestabad, Barishal on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/gqf29oab/3.jpg A rainbow appears over the lush green hills amid clouds and rain. Photo taken at Bandukbhanga, Rangamati on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ibs2q8du/4.jpg Vendors carrying gamchas (local cotton towels) and various food items approach whenever a passenger bus stops. Photo taken at Hatikumrul Roundabout, Salanga, Sirajganj on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/zzla72yi/5.jpg A spotted dove perches on a power line while scanning around for food. Photo taken at Joyra, Manikganj on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/dpsit3na/6.jpg Raindrops have gathered on the tender leaves of a tree in a house courtyard after rain at dawn. Photo taken at Mawna, Sreepur, Gazipur on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/8es1lbqg/7.jpg A blooming red hibiscus seems to have painted its own reflection in the waters. Photo taken at Dumuria, Khulna on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/w39jdx8f/8.jpg Land, homes and shops are being swallowed by riverbank erosion at the confluence of the Kirtankhola and Arial Kha rivers. Photo taken at Athazaar, Shayestabad, Barishal on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/gcpapjbs/9.jfif Members of law enforcement agencies stand guard in the area around Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence at Dhanmondi 32. Photo taken at Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/nz5e8l4h/9.jpg A public awareness protest march and human chain against child rape and drugs. Photo taken from Dhaka–Matlab Road, Biteshwar, Daudkandi, Cumilla on 15 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T10:58:07.978Z TOP SHOTS (15 August 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photography, Nature, Photo Story https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/p3e9tks4k2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ohef1vqn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-10.38.04-AM.jpeg A young boy holds a Bangladesh flag in the gallery https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/z4b9zj48/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-12.35.05-PM.jpeg ‘Bangladesh’ spelled out in the stands by fans https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ohef1vqn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-10.38.04-AM.jpeg A young boy holds the Bangladesh flag in the stands https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/9o7c8aem/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.24.33-AM.jpeg Australian fans cheer from the stands https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/eh071ora/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.24.33-AM-2.jpeg Fans hold Bangladesh’s red-and-green flag https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/4hulxbr6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.24.32-AM.jpeg Fans wear different jerseys of the Bangladesh cricket team https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ruec0uke/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.24.31-AM.jpeg A tiger motif can be seen on the red circle of the Bangladesh flag https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/bgzm66od/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.24.31-AM-1.jpeg Two elderly fans wave Bangladesh flags https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/cgsd8kmf/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-1.27.04-PM.jpeg Basking in the Darwin sun https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ipvj7rmw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-10.09.54-AM.jpeg Aussie flair in the stands https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/98tf9ocr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.24.33-AM-1.jpeg A woman wears Bangladesh’s retro jersey from the team’s first ODI World Cup in 1999 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T10:51:55.096Z Red and green in Australia's stands as Bangladesh take control: In frames Photo Story, Australia, Test Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fb8ih4cwh0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/5oo7wobq/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-28rilj01kl68170541214431066445229258008188620838451888n.avif 8 month old Irfan Ahmed, infected with measles and coming from Kushtia, was transferred to the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute for advanced treatment after undergoing treatment at the DNCC Hospital in Dhaka for five days. Although he was admitted to the ICU, he passed away while undergoing treatment. Relatives mourn Irfan's death. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T10:38:55.889Z Measles outbreak: More than 900 children die in 5 months Measles, Children, Death, DGHS, Writer Mushtaq Ahmed's death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/w03u4w9rjm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/v7yalor8/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15283bs67r5.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif Women are weeding the chilli field https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/npzsmq4n/prothomalo-1bangla2026-08-15ht05q4bw1.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif Two women busy at work under an umbrella, while a man is busy carrying away the weeds. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/6jduap69/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15h2ug5ip72.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif Everyone is working with utmost concentration. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/1uk169p2/3prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15r3dnlv5p3.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif They have set to work with umbrellas over their heads to protect themselves from the sun. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/q0r9agoj/prothomalo-4bangla2026-08-15jo4xw0hn4.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif Women walking toward a tree to take a short break in the shade. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/vcce2t2g/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-15283bs67r5.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif Weeding the chilli field. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/kllawqam/prothomalo-6bangla2026-08-157qkub4gx6.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif Flowers have also blossomed on the growing chilli plants. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ruj3kb5a/prothomalo7-bangla2026-08-152agez6zh7.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif A woman busy at work in solitude. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/xop8r0od/prothomalo8-bangla2026-08-15s5dtx94g8.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif The weeds pulled from the field will be discarded far away. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/u8qj2vfz/prothomal9o-bangla2026-08-15e0vbtt6b9.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif A chilli field stretching across a vast expanse of land. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/v2u0nllz/prothomalo-10bangla2026-08-15iunshes010.-bogura-busy-with-work-women-soyel-raba-palo-15082026.avif In the intense heat, umbrellas provide some relief to the working people. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T10:16:31.158Z Women busy in the chilli fields Bogura, Chilli, Cultivation, Worker, Photo Story https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gq9o395sou https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ijwafoxu/singapore.jpeg Chargé D'affaires Mitchel Lee of the Singapore High Commission, hopes this exhibition will enhance a deep cultural diplomacy between Singapore and Bangladesh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/2ysqe0tp/singapore-1.jpeg Alliance Française de Dhaka's director François Chambraud discusses the works on display with Chargé D'affaires Mitchel Lee, renowned artist Rafiqun Nabi and others. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/sa6fvvbn/singapore-2.jpeg Renowned artist Rafiqun Nabi spoke on the occasion as Guest of Honour. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T10:11:37.109Z An oeuvre of cultural diversity and affinity Singapore, Diplomacy, Art, Culture https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/1iixmmtw7k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/u2vcgzwe/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-11.00.43-AM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ki6uhc5j/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-10.09.50-AM.jpeg Mehidy Hasan Miraz plays a shot https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/agm85ac1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-10.09.52-AM.jpeg Travis Head drops a catch Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T10:03:56.193Z Australia on ropes as Bangladesh dominate day three in Darwin Test Cricket, Australia, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/4pp20hu2dd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/l8mxv0b8/Standing-committee-members.avif Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Aman Ullah Aman (top, from left), Farhad Halim (Donar), and Md Ismail Jabiullah (bottom, from left) Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T09:56:07.378Z Rizvi, 3 others made BNP Standing Committee members BNP, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/re1wpproly https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/mgpx2cgp/image-414723-1786773972.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman opens a newly constructed 500-bed building at the National Institute of Neuro Sciences and Hospital (NINSH) in Dhaka on 15 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/gq3i84wa/17867739551.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T09:39:02.506Z PM Tarique Rahman opens 500-bed new building at Neurosciences Hospital Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Health Services, Treatment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/oegoat4igs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/km985smf/prothomalo-bangla2022-12db7accbb-c1f9-4a13-9da1-a372f09f4673WhatsAppImage20221214at132010.jpg A teacher attends a class at a primary school in Jashore https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ids2t3xd/image-414766-1786781990.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/kk32glnw/image-414766-1786784293.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the payment of retirement and welfare benefits for teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T08:58:51.237Z Tk 20.36b retirement-welfare benefits for non-govt teachers-employees unveiled Teacher, Retirement, Tarique Rahman, School https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/y8g9xbp8l2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-06/b51a7e6c-2e53-4ed7-bd67-f4721ff40b38/Lieutenant_General_Waker_Uz_Zaman.jpeg Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T08:13:43.388Z Army Chief returns home from South Sudan and Abyei bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/wqyoxr25s1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/q6i7wych/Sukanta-Bhattacharya.jpeg Sukanta Bhattacharya Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T07:31:17.637Z Sukanta: The Poet of a Scorched Life Poetry, Tribute, Politics, Literature, Bengali Literature https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/c9yf2x33pb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ubego5sl/prothomalo-bangla2021-10122a73e4-e4be-481d-a57f-998c2ac4e791Untitled6.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T07:01:06.181Z 51st BCS circular in November, total posts yet to be finalised BCS, BCS Preliminary Exam, BCS Results, Govt. job circular, Govt. jobs, PSC https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/bds6m6kbe4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/1dq5z5da/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13rlzzozrqপিএসসি-৪.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T06:40:31.599Z 47th BCS medical test schedule published; what must be done 47th BCS, DGHS, Civil Service, Hospital, Test, Examination https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/sports/tjajfia14c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/tdb4yrri/1de08e23-0ecd-4ad1-8ad7-cc74a8ea77d3-1.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/vwdkrwz7/678e0d7d-2117-45de-a024-88430c9c442f.jpg Marrara Stadium is set to go https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/jwp8557p/81902672-d6e6-4414-984e-4f176b96c50b.jpg Bangladeshi fans bringing the energy, cheering with full enthusiasm. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/4efjif74/1d1d41c6-d47b-4d97-89d7-c72e9c875285.jpg Miraz survives a close review https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/abgv25uh/ed01be25-c53f-4e03-a413-a596e55bf2b9.jpg Miraz in full flow https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/wfrtl21a/a6330a1c-f902-4b2c-8009-d83058b9977c.jpg Hasan Mahmud is out! https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/r6pxa9q4/1de97aba-4021-4877-9e1f-398ccee04237.jpg Australian players celebrating a breakthrough on the pitch https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/zmaxjsk7/0928f2fd-c030-4b23-a500-af01b4d7c350.jpg Hasan makes his way back as Taijul steps up to pad up! https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/ktyrt3pe/6cbc247d-afed-4dc0-95d5-a0ebf8fb14c9.jpg Taking off from the best seat in the stadium. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/xp8va3nz/fe6613f7-c637-4e1c-a0d0-0c96418eec95.jpg Taijul on action https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/0bkki29z/ffff5cfa-b766-437c-970e-ec8a10988b08.jpg Miraz in full focus https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/zpubn0v8/5f3af8af-958b-40dd-902b-d97da8623b0f.jpg Miraz and Taskin duo sharing a grin out on the pitch https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/7bpb3pah/ed559c76-05b7-4d6f-8cd3-cbccd93de628.jpg Aussie fans settling in with brims, caps and plenty of sunshine https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/xrosdc5d/1de08e23-0ecd-4ad1-8ad7-cc74a8ea77d3.jpg Running hard between the wickets. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/3v8i5yd5/b082f6dc-3198-4665-8a5d-8f3131651b29.jpg Miraz in action https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/gs076vtm/8f40c9eb-e8b7-4857-a629-958319e53648.jpg Head misses out https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/t321fm3u/9e1a8de6-708d-4b88-92d9-1fec576f7d73.jpg Miraz reacts during the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/wdznie8t/05d3ce32-5ae7-4d41-930c-41f93258a4bb.jpg Fans unfurl a Bangladesh national flag Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T06:04:09.183Z In frames: Day 3 of Bangladesh-Australia Test in Darwin Photo Story, Cricket, Australia, Bangladesh, Test Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/acff3c8kuw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-10/2girbac5/prothomalo-bangla2024-089dbd102d-20fa-4ad2-b0a8-861b59715750gas-burning-04.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T04:19:32.162Z Gas supply rises as Summit fully resumes operations, Excelerate partially Gas Supply, LNG, Suffering https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/9r8ezq0vwh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/fp5w3tde/2026-08-15T015823Z756896304RC2PYMACXOMQRTRMADP3INDONESIA-QUAKE.JPG Rescuers inspect a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port, following an earthquake, in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 15 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/jprvpeqn/2026-08-15T032410Z773691601RC2PYMA9I4NRRTRMADP3INDONESIA-QUAKE.JPG Rescuers evacuate a person from a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port, following an earthquake, in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia,15 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/biv6ox29/2026-08-15T023730Z1455972099RC2QYMACEQF2RTRMADP3INDONESIA-QUAKE.JPG Rescuers inspect a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake in Sikka, Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 15 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T04:07:50.379Z Earthquake kills five after magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Indonesia Indonesia, Earthquake, Death, Damage https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/zzsflhx026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/4idmmnyf/6e5f7de6508442P32mr.jpg Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T04:04:11.426Z Bangabandhu assassination marks 51 years today Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangabandhu, Dhanmondi 32, Murder, Awami League, Fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/3r2hhw6l0t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/h3xm7yhu/Ban-vs-Aus-Test-1.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T03:54:44.659Z Bangladesh dismissed for 426, lead Australia by 228 ICC World Test Championship, Australia, Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/9yjhogkltd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/a06ghy42/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-03hzl1y3mfpm.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T03:46:25.683Z PM Tarique Rahman’s Delhi visit: Preparations underway, tensions remain Narendra Modi, Delhi, Bangladesh-India Relations, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Sheikh Hasina https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/knndt8b9ip https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/44onfnyu/Bangladesh-Darwin-test.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T02:52:28.265Z Bangladesh 417/8, lead by 219 over Australia after first session of Day 3 Test Cricket, Australia, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rx7htleetm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-15/6bijjyaf/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-14ti44rrecobtQRcode.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/cqcw11ng/Bus_QR_Code.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/7l7bxjbn/Bus-QR-Code.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T02:24:02.226Z Bus and driver details accessible via single QR Code, allowing passenger feedback Road accident, Road Safety, Mobile app, Bangladesh Police, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/lfrlgwg43a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/u3978z2n/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13blag9egi8Chittagongmarinepollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/e3z4xief/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-134fqzx7vh1.-Chittagongmarine-pollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif Wastewater is flowing directly from the drain into the sea. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/4rvrqroa/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13z4jbqurg2.-Chittagongmarine-pollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif Wastewater has created a black layer on the surface of the sea. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/8so7q5oz/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-1347kuii3v3Chittagongmarinepollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif The polluted black water is visible from a distance. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/qh3ht672/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13jowsn8yn4Chittagongmarinepollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif The sea water has turned murky after mixing with factory waste and sewage. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/kke8uxu3/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13j1ty96ha5.-Chittagongmarine-pollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif The wastewater flowing through the drain becomes clearly visible at low tide. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/04qmiw86/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-137y0wtbpa6.-Chittagongmarine-pollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif A fisherman is catching fish in the polluted black water. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/8gshj742/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13n5whev9z7Chittagongmarinepollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif Polluted wastewater continues to flow into the sea day after day. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/xomne43b/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13blag9egi8Chittagongmarinepollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif Factory waste and sewage are polluting the sea water. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/4m4esn7b/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13uh7h8ygi9Chittagongmarinepollutionwaterfishing13082026.avif Pollution is causing harm to the marine ecosystem. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T02:21:12.124Z Fishing in murky water Fish, Fishermen, Pollution, Water Pollution, Chattogram, Bay of Bengal https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/h4160brn3q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-13/epvbc5zi/prothomalo-bangla2023-09c455b975-3e73-4bb4-88af-12a49438bdf7WhatsAppImage20230918at123221.avif A primary school teacher attends a class https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/46iw8gc9/Notice.avif A post published on Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon's verified Facebook page on the night of 10 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/vhzw738r/prothomalo-bangla2022-0339a1e319-bc39-4c7f-b170-9f280a1c4d3dUntitled6.avif NTRCA logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-15T02:17:32.604Z Teacher recruitment at private edu institutions: Is govt going backwards BNP Government, School, Teacher, NTRCA, Recruitment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/26f7x4qrl7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/vsqvvumg/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-07epewzf54Untitled-1.avif Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T17:08:23.213Z Many questions over PM Tarique Rahman’s possible India visit, Jaiswal has just one answer Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy, Sheikh Hasina https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vp5m5p2czu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/29e2caqv/Gas.avif Long queues of vehicles at a gas station at Shyamoli, Dhaka on 13 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T15:32:09.459Z LNG supply halts again from Excelerate terminal, Summit commences supply Gas Supply, Gas, Import, Saudi Aramco, LNG, Energy Crisis, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/7fu9mxyd3u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/7gehq23k/Daraz-Bangladesh-launches-Fast-Delivery-nationwide.png Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T14:57:45.730Z Daraz Bangladesh launches Fast Delivery nationwide Daraz, Corporate news, Online shopping https://en.prothomalo.com/video/wjs80da1y2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/ai0kkc6x/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-14ufwui2m3WEB.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T14:11:15.781Z Why UGC chairman, members do not live in three duplex houses in Mirpur UGC, Government, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/s8x53g7kok https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/frjxey1v/Rakibul-Islam-and-Nasir-Uddin.avif Rakibul Islam and Nasir Uddin Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T14:09:52.104Z After farewell meeting with PM, 2 top JCD leaders reflect on tenure, recall ‘mob’ violence Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Nahid Islam, Chhatra Dal, BNP, JCD, Mob Beating, Quota Protest 2024, July Mass Uprising , Facebook Status https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/x9cwqv60ei https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/lbp85ngi/IMG1238.JPG-1.jpeg Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan has launched thoughtful initiative FLOR (For Love of Reading) at The Deli - Lobby Cafe, a new space designed to bring people closer to books, ideas and the simple joy of reading https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/uv97kxdv/IMG1286-1.PNG Guests at the launch of FLOR (For Love of Reading). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/kzre12it/IMG1243.JPG-1.jpeg Guests at the launch of FLOR (For Love of Reading). Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T13:48:52.250Z Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan launches FLOR, a space for the love of reading Books, Event, City https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/yx3i4pehso https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/5o9nzmiu/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-14pfkr9jipWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-5.17.15-PM.avif Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard and Recycling Factory, 14 August. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T13:46:43.693Z What caused massive accident at Sitakunda ship-breaking yard Death, Worker, Ship Breaking, Accident, Chattogram, Toxic Chemicals https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/upuuaioi6a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/75hzdk68/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-144v8sdn3mWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-6.18.44-PM.avif Photo shows the damaged oil tanker carrying around 33,000 tonnes of diesel after a collision in the Chittagong Port's waters Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T13:18:18.414Z 2 ships collide at Chittagong port waters, one develops crack in engine room Chittagong Port, Bay of Bengal, Accident, Oil https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/4j2e5c2hbx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/35jrgsug/7f086c14508414P10mr.jpg The nearly 3,400-square-foot duplex house built for the chairman of the UGC has remained vacant for years and is now unfit for living. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T11:37:38.191Z Empty duplexes designed for UGC top officials, yet left vacant UGC, UGC Professor, Dhaka University, Mirpur https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/cb797rmiut https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/9s759jbw/Miraz-Starc.avif The situation became heated enough for umpire Kumar Dharmasena to intervene. The scene is from the second day's play of the first Test between Bangladesh and Australia at Darwin, Australia on 14 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T11:13:01.379Z Why did Starc tell Miraz, ‘You’re not in Bangladesh anymore’? Bangladesh Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Test Cricket, Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mitchell Starc, Bangladesh National Women's Cricket Team https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vjui894nf3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-31/a9kiekw7/Khaleda-Zia.avif Former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T11:08:29.279Z 82nd birthday of Begum Khaleda Zia Saturday Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Birth anniversary, BNP https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/nyns76quar https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/rq8m8x67/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-14lxa8ie18WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-10.37.49-AM.avif Tanzid Hasan Tamim after his century. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/5m7j2krg/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-14ky85q19vWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-8.00.19-AM.avif Tanzid Hasan Tamim charge Webster down the pitch to hit a six. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/cj6wi5xm/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-14fkkq6qr0WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-10.38.00-AM.avif Tanzid Hasan Tamim celebrates his first test century. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-14/zhypgso6/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-14ehsbyw07WhatsAppImage20260814at103805AM.avif Tanzid Hasan Tamim celebrates his first test century. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-14T10:51:25.572Z Tanzid’s first Test century comes on Smith’s ‘tricky’ wicket Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Century, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia