https://en.prothomalo.com/science-technology/science/8ogfu5zm13 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/qu6vlmjy/Ancient-Mammoth-6.jpg This handout photograph taken by Teodor Mechev and released on 30 July 2026, shows scientists from Rousse’s Regional Historical Museum examining remains of an ancient mammoth, as historically low water levels on the Danube River exposed parts of the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo, north east of Rousse https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/71v1oog9/Ancient-Mammoth-1.jpg This handout photograph taken by Teodor Mechev and released on 30 July 2026, shows remains of an ancient mammoth, as historically low water levels on the Danube River exposed parts of the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo, north east of Rousse https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/jwt5zz1c/Ancient-Mammoth-5.jpg This handout photograph taken by Teodor Mechev and released on 30 July 2026, shows remains of an ancient mammoth, as historically low water levels on the Danube River exposed parts of the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo, north east of Rousse https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/dk239dpm/Ancient-Mammoth-4.jpg This handout photograph taken by Teodor Mechev and released on 30 July 2026, shows remains of an ancient mammoth, as historically low water levels on the Danube River exposed parts of the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo, north east of Rousse https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/8jq7q9jo/Ancient-Mammoth-2.jpg This handout photograph taken by Teodor Mechev and released on 30 July 2026, shows scientists from Rousse’s Regional Historical Museum examining remains of an ancient mammoth, as historically low water levels on the Danube River exposed parts of the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo, north east of Rousse https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/g6qsqrms/Ancient-Mammoth-3.jpg This handout photograph taken by Teodor Mechev and released on 30 July 2026, shows a scientist from Rousse’s Regional Historical Museum examining remains of an ancient mammoth, as historically low water levels on the Danube River exposed parts of the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo, north east of Rousse Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T11:30:51.080Z Mammoth bones found on parched bed of Danube in Bulgaria Discovery, Bulgaria, Heatwave https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/auirjj2xet https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/6oo3iqq6/Infantino.jpg FIFA president Gianni Infantino looks on during a meeting with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on 17 November 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T11:13:10.055Z UEFA, CONCACAF target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment plan FIFA, UEFA, Gianni Infantino, CONCACAF https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/7aia18b9dn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/oyb3e2lt/Myanmar-Ambassador-Kyaw-Soe-Moe-Commerce-Minister-Khandakar-Abdul-Muktadir-2.avif Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Kyaw Soe Moe pays a courtesy call on Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir at the Ministry of Commerce on 2 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T10:41:56.733Z Commerce minister, Myanmar ambassador discuss expanding trade, Rohingya repatriation Myanmar, Diplomacy, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Rohingya, Rohingya repatriation, Rohingya crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/07s1xk5lk5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/9w7gk5th/sust-gate.avif A teacher in Sylhet was caught evaluating answer scripts of HSC examination while chatting with friends at a tea stall late at night on 1 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T10:26:22.092Z Teacher caught checking HSC answer scripts at tea stall with friends HSC, Education, SUST https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/8971u4jjra https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/hxf9xt5t/DSC03505.JPG https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/g4gb0qvv/Student-artists-exhibited-for-World-Refugee-Day-2026. Students exhibited their work for World Refugee Day 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/og9g5mv9/DSC08933.jpg Participants of the program https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/6g5s5x66/9.jpg At the program https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/y6bsdx4a/5.-Mir-Wadud-Islam-instructor-of-the-DIMFF-Forced-to-Flee-workshop-Filming-is-about-human-beings.-Courtesy-ULAB.jpg Mir Wadud Islam, instructor of the DIMFF Forced to Flee workshop, 'Filming is about human beings' Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T09:51:29.534Z Bangladeshi students put a human face on the Rohingya crisis Rohingya, Student, Art, UNHCR, Daffodil International University, ULAB https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/ga024mxd15 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/2hyx50ca/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-2.51.51-PM.jpeg The national consultation was held at the Westin Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T09:45:35.396Z National consultation advances nature-based solutions for resilient coastal Bangladesh Workshop, Nature, Environment Ministry, Forest, Coastal Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/xj4ty8yv38 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/b0r6hzfp/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-316whakko373d2aafa-12be-482a-b67b-4463509550e5.avif David Emon after his arrest in a police operation. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T08:58:29.632Z Top terror David Emon placed on 10-day remand in murder and arms cases Crime, Criminal Case, Court, Remand, Chattogram, Murder, Arms https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/03x5kme9ci https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/9ptd36dt/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-020a80ka2uWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-14.07.39.avif The date of posting has been set for 4 October. The recommended teachers have withdrawn their protest. Later, they left Shahbagh after clearing the road. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/in0urvyh/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-02g7t9ia0rScreenshot-2026-08-02-142643.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T08:58:07.616Z Posting dates announced, recommended primary school teachers withdraw protest Teacher, Protest, Police Station, Education Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/2bkwoif99x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/gtbi3w23/2026-08-01T231308Z184597698RC28PMAKCT55RTRMADP3USA-TRUMP-CAPITAL-ONE.JPG US President Donald Trump gives thumbs-up as he walks to board Marine One following his arrival aboard Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, 31 July, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T08:54:58.902Z Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal Donald Trump, Iran, Middle East War, Attack https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/m7v5k9v72x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/18l28sv7/Uber-picture.jpg Uber announced the expansion of its hybrid subscriptions model to car drivers Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T08:14:19.413Z Uber expands hybrid subscriptions to car drivers in Bangladesh Uber, subscription, Car https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/883y8c6zj9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/gy7kesaz/DH18882026072820260728142225MIR9615.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T08:08:43.055Z The decision to reform the banking sector is a political one Banking Sector, Reform, BNP Government, Business, Politics, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/w2eg1jsbh7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/ek897yms/216506-01-02.jpg Floating barriers are seen installed on the maritime border between Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta and Morocco in the aftermath of the sudden influx of tens of thousands of migrants into Ceuta, as seen from the outskirts of the Moroccan town of Fnideq in northern Morocco on 1 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T07:34:53.657Z Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after deadly migrant rush Migrants, Spain, Police, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/lw7o5jl7nm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/tfrllu9x/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-02f33koa6lUntitled-5.avif Rokeya Begum has travelled from Chandina in Cumilla with her four-year-old son, Raiyan. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/79oas1mv/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-025nw5co20WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-11.50.46.avif The recommended teachers stage a sit-in protest at Shahbagh in Dhaka on 2 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/7h56ex8z/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-02ujcltc1xWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-12.21.07.avif Some protesters joined the sit-in wrapped in burial shrouds. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T07:20:27.263Z 14,000 primary teacher recruits demand posting date, protest to continue Recruitment, Primary education, Teacher, Sit-in, Protest, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/5cfoqr9rv1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-15/3seovmfy/Kill.avif Murder Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T06:51:04.438Z Mother and daughter murdered in Kalabagan, son-in-law detained Murder, Dhaka, Dispute, Family https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/x3d1k3wd05 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/wweaioab/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-02zsyz64a6WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-11.50.44-1.avif The 14,384 candidates recommended for the post of assistant teacher in government primary schools remain firm in their demand to join within August. They are staging a sit-in protest at Shahbagh in Dhaka on 2 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/oc1wd4eh/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-02toemi1twScreenshot-2026-08-02-114148.webp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/e62s020u/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-02wbjmcmjuWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-11.31.33-1.avif More than 500 recommended primary teacher recruits were unable to reach the Shahbagh intersection in the capital after being stopped by police near the National Museum. They remained there, soaked in the rain, continuing their sit-in protest. The photograph was taken at around 11:30 am on 2 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T06:26:07.625Z 14,000 primary teachers to join on 1 October, says new ministry notice Primary education, Teacher, Recruitment, Protest, Directorate of Primary Education https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/20l16zdcqx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/w16ybiz2/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-01kg6g51avCapture.avif Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T05:48:39.266Z Rooppur enters final stage of power generation, when will commercial operation begin Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear Power Plant, Science and Technology Ministry, Russia Ukraine War, Russia https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/k9irslgs7h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/q4ahvhui/2026-08-02T021425Z427102262MT1USATODAY29496978RTRMADP3MLS-COLUMBUS-CREW-AT-INTER-MIAMI-CF.JPG 1 Aug, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) hits a header against the Columbus Crew during the second half at Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA on 1 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/8z3j5yrt/218683-01-02.jpg Luis Suárez #9 gives the captain's armband to Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Columbus Crew at Nu Stadium on 1 August, 2026 in Miami, Florida. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/6yynw67z/218886-01-02.jpg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF and Steven Moreira #31 of Columbus Crew compete for the ball during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Columbus Crew at Nu Stadium on 1 August, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T05:21:54.901Z Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew Lionel Messi, Football, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/huc1kid1pv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/wicq53hg/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-27ojv5m8lo7.avif Recommended candidates for government primary school assistant teacher posts hold a press conference in front of the Directorate of Primary Education in Mirpur on 29 July 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T04:36:49.359Z Primary teacher recruits to stage Shahbag sit-in over delayed appointments Teacher, Sit-in, Protest, Appointment, Education Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/919rweym69 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-10/g3kebjsr/Police-Headquarters.jpg Police Headquarters Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T04:25:25.865Z Police issue nationwide alert over potential attacks on police vehicles Attack, Police, Security, Metro Rail, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9msuapa67e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/amb9wsih/prothomalo-bangla2021-08e7d17ba5-01f6-4c9b-b181-806dabb8659aJSTU.avif Jashore University of Science and Technology Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T03:54:51.863Z 11 JUST research papers retracted over irregularities, including 1 by former VC Education, Research, JUST, Jashore University of Science and Technology https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/0zqngsps37 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/q3qd0qsz/prothomalo-bangla2022-08c1b61dd7-e49f-4eae-9974-b8e2142a0caaIELTS03.avif For anyone planning to study abroad, work overseas or migrate, it is important to know how long an IELTS score remains valid. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-10/33debb6f-ea7a-4d1e-b92c-a5c08dbf1c0f/prothomalo_bangla_2022_04_b42ac47e_f24b_4dbb_a0a4_0a81f3439c3a_prothomalo_bangla_2022_03_aedfe00a_0f.webp Under current rules, an IELTS score is valid for two years from the date the results are issued in most countries. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T03:35:21.395Z How long your IELTS score is valid? Country-specific rules you should know IELTS, Study Abroad, Foreign Citizenship, Migration https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/h6jyz3uig8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-15/xx1lxc0g/prothomalo-bangla2020-092be4a6df-b82a-4cc6-abf6-f9d73cb6a839frame1600X1067.avif BNP logo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-02/h178czok/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-019p4nqb6qimage3290911785603764.avif Senior party leaders, including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, attended the meeting, which Tarique Rahman chaired. On 1 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T03:28:04.598Z BNP entrusts party chief to nominate presidential candidate BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, President, Election, Former President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Meeting, Parliamentary Standing Committee https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/yz7iyhqbkt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-09/pd25k45b/Bangladesh-China-Flags.avif Flags of Bangladesh and China Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-02T03:13:31.445Z Chinese Economic Zone in Chattogram: USD 1.3b investment, over 100,000 jobs expected Investment, China, EPZ https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/64y6y0vs9f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/rb65yt54/Brac-cotton-.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T17:12:29.380Z Cotton cultivation holds strong potential in Bangladesh; coordinated action, incentives needed BRAC, Agriculture , Garment, Bangladesh, Cottage Industry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/pwkn40foar https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/ymjnb8ln/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-01kttuag3sSylhetDH077820260801Sylhet-Safiqur-1.avif Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addresses an event marking the anniversary of the Sylhet-based Daily Jalalabad as the chief guest on 1 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/oj65bdg4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-01u6t2kvx4e6fd5f76-50a4-4348-8b61-26cf456f0eea.avif US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi meet at a hotel in Dhaka on 31 July 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T17:05:39.259Z If it was a courtesy call, that's a different matter: Jamaat chief on Gor-Trivedi meeting Shafiqur Rahman, Jamaat Ameer, Sergio Gor https://en.prothomalo.com/international/d43xx68qjs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/ldhyt0ix/2026-07-31T061439Z881137528RC2UOMAJPAZYRTRMADP3NEPAL-PAKISTAN-CLIMBERS.JPG Nirmal Purja, attempting a record to climb fourteen 8000-meter mountain peaks in seven months speaks during a news conference after climbing six mountains including Mt. Everest in Kathmandu, Nepal May 28, 2019 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T15:22:45.248Z Celebrated mountaineer Nirmal Purja die in avalanche in Pakistan Death, Nepal, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/xdjdah9b5l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/vyp3tcpd/PARASAIL.avif Parasailing at Cox's Bazar-Teknaf Marine Drive Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T14:24:38.142Z Tourist dies after falling from parasailing ride at Cox's Bazar beach Cox's Bazar, Death, Tourists spot https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/hxx56l70yu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/47dflw0o/1.-Mymensingh-Flower.jfif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/n40gkk8g/2.-Sirajgonj-farmer.jpg A farmer prepares his field for Aman paddy cultivation. Koyra, Raiganj, Sirajganj, 1 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/1wquv9n2/3.-Rangamati-flower.JPG Parul flowers blooming. Rangadip Katachhari, Rangamati, 1 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/oruaaebw/4.-Dhaka-Traditional-pottery.jpg The traditional pottery industry of Nawabganj is on the verge of extinction. Jantrail Jalalchar and Bardhanpara, Nawabganj, Dhaka, 1 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/nq4upmg2/5.-Rangamati-bird.JPG A coppersmith barbet feeding on ripe papaya. Tongchongya Para Litchi Orchard, Rangamati, 1 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/u34yq3hm/1.-Mymensingh-Flower.jfif A yellow flower blooms amid the greenery of the monsoon. Kakni, Mymensingh, 1 August https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/qkrvvqes/7.-Khulna-river.JPG Fishermen return on their trawler after fishing in the Rupsa River. Jabusa, Rupsa, Khulna, 1 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/v7jfw0cq/8.-Rangamati-Sunrise.JPG Clouds covering the sky before sunrise. Kumra Tila, Rangamati, 1 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/zh7yawvs/9.-Moulavibazar-fruite.JPG Elephant apples sway gently below lush green leaves. Azmeru, Moulvibazar, 1 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/o40ixyhv/10.-Khagrachari-farmer.jpg A farmer weeds his field before planting Aman paddy seedlings. Kumar Dhanpara, Khagrachhari, 1 August. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T14:13:29.675Z TOP SHOTS (1 August 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/hch7hch7tz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/ooe63s4o/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-01qwi96sbvpm.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman shakes hands with visiting US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor in Dhaka on 1 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/wl72521v/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-01z2e6w4nvWhatsAppImage20260801at22221PM.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman meets with visiting US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor in Dhaka on 1 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T14:10:30.277Z US sends positive signal on investment in Bangladesh USA, Diplomacy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Foreign relation, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ek7wcn5uk6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/8o7w7wfr/hossain-z.avif Hossain Zillur Rahman speaking at an event organised by the international anti-corruption research consortium SOAS Anti-Corruption Evidence at a hotel in the capital on Saturday. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/kugk16gr/Hossain-H-2.avif Hossain Zillur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T13:00:40.958Z The interim government taught youth to crave power: Hossain Zillur Interim Government, Youth, Hossain Zillur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/2h4zvaep34 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/tdegfqpm/Photo-2.jpeg Guests at VAAUS's Flavours of Home event on 26 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/i01931qv/Photo-1.jpeg Guests at VAAUS's Flavours of Home event on 26 July 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T12:39:56.839Z VAAUS joins hands with Kishwar Chowdhury to turn food into hope Event, Food, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/international/p5jzu3e6vp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/ueeg0dq2/dept-of-state.avif US Department of State Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T12:27:51.656Z Bangladesh among 50 countries subject to permanent US visa bond of up to $20,000 USA, US Visa Bond, visa https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xd4jkfa0r1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/wegbgya2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-5.55.40-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T11:58:43.894Z Bangladesh joins Saudi-led maritime defence coalition: Why the initiative, what are its goals? Saudi Arabia, Diplomacy, Defence https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/v9umvq0cw1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/5lxe7z3g/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-014kbh3os1WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-11.48.11-AM.avif A video of the torture spread on Facebook on Friday night Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T11:27:30.979Z Schoolgirl attempts suicide after being tied to a tree and tortured in Gopalganj Suicide, Gopalganj, Torture, Child Abuse, Viral Video https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vuyok259k0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/wq84bnax/AL-Gulistan-office.avif After the July uprising, the central office of Awami League was also set on fire, and it now remains abandoned. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/g9010cf1/Flash-procession.avif A flash procession of Awami League leaders-activists, whose activities are banned, took place on 9 June in Rajshahi. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/heko9s3i/July-mass-uprising.avif Youth active in the July uprising vocally oppose the Awami League’s return to politics. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/g3czi42s/Sheikh-Hasina-3.avif An Awami League supporter was arrested while attempting to conduct a flash procession in the capital's Pallabi area last Friday. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/t1i37i9q/Hasina.avif Sheikh Hasina Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T10:47:35.583Z Awami League looks to its grassroots for a comeback Awami League, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/ok2bf8uo3l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/grvaaznx/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-015os8s4vd1-suspicious-bags-at-mirpur-10-and-farmgate-metro-stations-01082026.avif The suspicious bag was spotted by officials on the first floor of Mirpur-10 Metro Rail Station. 1 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/aaqjrkff/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-01cvud3gih2-suspicious-bags-at-mirpur-10-and-farmgate-metro-stations-01082026.avif A suspicious sack found on the ground floor of Farmgate Metro Rail Station. Farmgate Metro Rail Station, 1 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T10:15:47.095Z Metro rail: Bag contained chewing tobacco tin, betel leaf Metro Rail, Dhaka, Public Transport, Bomb https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/64s1pxsjhp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/1vkcyq0g/38bb4038-5cf1-4f83-9b2d-f3dab21d78ef.jpg Shu Xiong Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T09:52:11.077Z Shu Xiong appointed as president and managing director of Chevron Bangladesh Appointment, China, Leadership https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/bhwovfpmrj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/snuk0yow/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-3.24.10-PM.jpeg SOS Children’s Villages Bangladesh and EBL inaugurated 16 solar-powered deep tube-well facilities Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T09:44:49.180Z SOS Children's Villages and EBL join hands to deliver safe drinking water Corporate news, Water, Salinity, Health https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/5ygr6on8wa https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/by5m02ip/july.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/wnkm5lls/porimoni.avif Pori Moni https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/01/16/ed72c582219def63e7adde14e7278812-91fa9b8454e1320aae0d9354a5c7b16a.jpg Atif Aslam https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/ugblhwps/runa-laila.avif Runa Laila https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/68koog3i/difficult-bride.avif A scene from The Difficult Bride https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-23/gednys8o/prothomalo-bangla2025-12-23r3e33oseThe-Odyssey-matt-damon-121925-0c620a80cd7443b0bfdf36607f139212.avif A scene from the film 'The Odyssey'. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T09:08:45.279Z Runa Laila's concert, Pori Moni's "wedding," Venice and Odyssey Runa Laila, Pori Moni, Concert, Movie https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/ura4t67sc9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-08-24/j7o8viuz/Metro%20rail.jpg Metro rail https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/grvaaznx/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-015os8s4vd1-suspicious-bags-at-mirpur-10-and-farmgate-metro-stations-01082026.avif The suspicious bag was spotted by officials on the first floor of Mirpur-10 Metro Rail Station. Mirpur-10 Metro Rail Station, 1 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/aaqjrkff/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-01cvud3gih2-suspicious-bags-at-mirpur-10-and-farmgate-metro-stations-01082026.avif A suspicious sack found on the ground floor of Farmgate Metro Rail Station. Farmgate Metro Rail Station, 1 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T08:40:26.265Z Two metro stations closed after ‘suspicious bags’ found Metro Rail, Dhaka, Mirpur, Public Transport, Farmer Card https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/x8uq5wff8c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/0wqg48ug/387844b4-9da1-4082-85f1-f25be61dbe16.jpg US Special Presidential Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/qcrr8bql/f7c525b5-628f-4a50-b264-237228b026c5.jpg US Special Presidential Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/lt8m6t0i/4270f2f5-2a55-472c-9405-42f3c1e63664.jpg US Special Presidential Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T08:05:18.330Z US expresses 'strong confidence' in Tarique Rahman's leadership Rohingya, Investment, Sergio Gor, US, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Khalilur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/uztgzc7ee8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/9qboumlc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-1.24.18-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T07:48:28.312Z 325 Bangladeshi research papers retracted over plagiarism and irregularities Researcher, Research, North South University (NSU), Daffodil International University https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/c1x63vyqeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/hsz2p8h3/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31zctdfp32WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-12.00.29-AM.avif Dhallywood Actor Ilias Cobra https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/txax0s4w/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-311vayg2nlWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-12.01.40-AM.avif Ilias Cobra at the market named after him in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/bpaxt0kf/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31t61vpfb8WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-12.02.41-AM.avif Ilias Cobra chatting with villagers. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T07:32:31.876Z What happened to Dhallywood action star Ilias Cobra? Dhallywood, Actor, Film, Action Movie, Cox's Bazar https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3ynn9uxtew https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/ygljy5l9/Pic-Jamaat.avif Jamaat-e-Islami, along with 11 parties, participated in the parliamentary elections as an alliance. Later, they also implemented various programmes together to realize the July charter. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/qsg05lo7/Pic-Jamaat-1.avif The liaison committee of the 11-party alliance met on Thursday at the residence of the opposition leader at Minto Road in Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/6qtohbp8/Pic-Jamaat-2.avif Ameer of Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis, Maulana Mamunul Haque, at a citizen assembly organised by the party. The Photo was taken rom 19 June in front of Baitul Mukarram. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/hcpqg0ul/Pic-Jamaat-3.avif National Citizens' Party (NCP) won six seats under the water lily symbol in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T07:28:33.992Z Jamaat wants to contest local govt elections on its own, what will other alliance partners do Local Government Election, Jamaat, National Citizen Party - NCP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/iy5qh36e0w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/hm5p1j4k/image-410652-1785563838.jpg Visiting US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/479glpg3/17855638551.webp The meeting took place at the prime minister's office in Tejgaon Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T06:54:50.057Z US Special Envoy Sergio Gor calls on PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Meeting, Sergio Gor https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/ron79m3rji https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/ojw95ec6/4.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/s20iv0wy/1.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg Villagers, including women and children, rush behind the power tiller to catch fish. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/67g8qjjn/2.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg Everyone keeps their eyes fixed on the muddy soil, hoping fish will emerge. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/15yn506l/3.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg A boy catches fish by sifting through the mud with a sieve. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/8hq8ojiu/4.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg Women and men of the village searching for fish by clearing water from the mud. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/24vohqec/5.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg Two children step into the muddy water in search of fish. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/tsyith8l/6.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg The field seems like a fish-catching festival. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/tghbsulu/7.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg Crowds gather in the fields to catch fish. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/i5l98n6j/8.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg A woman returns home carrying fish in a bucket. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/7a680ayp/9.-rangpur-paddy-field-fishing-palo-01082026.jpeg A woman delighted collecting a variety of indigenous fish. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T05:55:58.547Z Searching fish in the muddy waters Photo Story, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/vjquc9jnti https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/phrmn4u0/prothomalo-bangla2023-014562b359-b1d2-4d47-b5f6-8d54af0ba554e3206f93-939f-404b-96ff-18418d121c1b.avif Defaulted loans. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/yo87583k/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_01_at_11_14_58.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T05:44:05.078Z Numbers of small loan defaulters surge by 2.4m in one year Bank, Bangladesh Bank, Janata Bank, Loan Default, CMSME Sector https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/kiybo6x62i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/fbjkroct/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-07cc1r3wqx02.avif Bab al-Mandab Strait Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T04:56:31.310Z Bangladesh joins Saudi-led maritime defence alliance to protect Red Sea Saudi Arabia, Defence, Red Sea, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/cm2twsohjf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/4kybcihj/2026-07-31T110320Z1791917232RC2ZOMAQ02KKRTRMADP3MIGRATION-EUROPE-SPAIN-CEUTA.JPG People walk towards the border with Morocco leaving Spain, amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, 31 July, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/uritdodi/2026-07-31T094335Z1507213799RC2VOMADK3O6RTRMADP3MIGRATION-EUROPE-SPAIN-CEUTA.JPG Migrants return back to Morocco, as seen from Ceuta, Spain, 31 July, 2026, amid crossings by other migrants into Ceuta by sea and land. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/g6qa8y8j/2026-07-31T101309Z448689819RC2XOMAO39TFRTRMADP3MIGRATION-EUROPE-SPAIN-CEUTA.JPG People waddle through water to enter Spain, and in the background people who just entered Spain return back to Morocco, amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, 31 July, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/84ihz16t/2026-07-31T202345Z1412503803RC20PMA88U8CRTRMADP3MIGRATION-EUROPE-SPAIN-MOROCCO.JPG Migrants gather after crossing back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, to the Moroccan side of the border in Fnideq, Morocco, 31 July, 2026. Picture taken with a phone. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T04:41:17.956Z EU grapples with migrant crisis in Spain's North Africa enclave Spain, Morocco, Irregular Migration, Migrants, European Union https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/x1dpyxgwzx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/ql824509/8100293.webp Road crash in Khulna Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T04:31:29.643Z 3 members of a family killed in Khulna road crash Road crash, Death, Accident, Khulna https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/pollution/p2ljui31x6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/12sdb22e/6550065.webp Dhaka's air quality remained moderate Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T04:23:03.910Z Dhaka's air quality remains 'moderate' Air Quality, Air Quality Index, Pollution https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/1r2kbudvpi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/p9m8s806/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-29w51kaw8eWhatsApp-Image-2026-07-29-at-6.14.58-PM.avif Travelling alone is an extraordinary journey of discovering who you truly are. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/oj1wfy08/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-296jnwwaso658594457185191517920749374352025575296241282n.webp Before your first solo trip, make sure you understand the safety situation at your destination. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/y11efkqr/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-29p5dnayj971210027420325103009941086251723928970521237n.webp When travelling alone, every item in your backpack should serve a purpose. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/hz5px3t3/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-29uyd114meWhatsAppImage20260729at61458PM4.avif With the right training, a pet can become the perfect companion for solo travel. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/hdupkmqu/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-299pt31tojWhatsAppImage20260729at61458PM1.avif Solo travel offers the chance to experience diverse people and cultures firsthand. This photograph was taken during the Biju festival. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/4r0l46yk/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-29f0vnwofvWhatsAppImage20260729at61458PM7.avif Taken in Cox's Bazar just before a storm rolled in. Travelling alone meant there was no rush to be anywhere else. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/vt6vtv1t/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-29cy34760wWhatsAppImage20260729at61458PM3.webp With a monkey spotted at Rema–Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/p6o30vrk/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-29eor8dd67WhatsAppImage20260729at61458PM6.webp A visit to this buffalo grazing meadow will leave you captivated and give you a fresh perspective on the world around you. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T04:12:51.660Z Solo Travelling: A beginner's guide Travel, Solo Travel, Traveller, Tour, Tourism , Trip and Tour, Tips, Tourists spot https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/flr3fex7zy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-15/xx1lxc0g/prothomalo-bangla2020-092be4a6df-b82a-4cc6-abf6-f9d73cb6a839frame1600X1067.avif BNP logo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-16/0f405d8n/prothomalo-bangla2023-040c0e290a-6398-4241-87ee-1e6ca824f48eUntitled2.avif Bangabhaban Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T04:10:49.021Z BNP meeting today, presidential election may be the main agenda BNP Government, President, Election, Parliamentary Standing Committee https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ou5url3p2i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/lvg140ah/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31tvimigipegypt-001.avif A cargo ship transiting the Suez Canal. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/pmf2tplk/2026-07-30T123710Z1289492662RC2UNMA04OYTRTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-EGYPT-TANKER.JPG A view of the Damietta port, Egypt, 28 July, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/f2c8glww/2026-07-21T172905Z920880120RC2KXFA2N8JQRTRMADP3REDSEA-OIL-SUEZCANAL.JPG FILE PHOTO: Ships move through the Suez Canal, in Ismalia, Egypt, July 31, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T03:58:08.757Z Drone strike at Egypt port near Suez Canal ignites new shipping risks Suez Canal, Strait of Hormuz, Fuel, Drone attack, Port, Ship, Egypt, Iran, Middle East War, Oil Price https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/ztc7n9x5v6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/lbg91oxb/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-16na8e8joe499537-01-02.avif FIFA President Gianni Infantino. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/f1a448mt/2026-07-29T030830Z1187619511RC2ENMAT52OIRTRMADP3SOCCER-FIFA-STAKE.JPG Silhouette of Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, the numbers "20%" and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken, 28 July, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/537dcxkr/2026-07-30T174450Z1932866828RC2HOMAEDCAIRTRMADP3SOCCER-FIFA-STAKE.JPG Silhouettes depicting FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin are seen next to text that reads "FIFA Stake Sale?" in this illustration taken 30 July, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-01/goya86kk/2026-07-28T162945Z1037867588RC28KJAED3SYRTRMADP3SOCCER-FIFA-STAKE.JPG FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during the event at 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress - Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium - 12 February, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T03:23:42.459Z FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members FIFA, World Cup, Football, Business, UEFA https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/ms4s8evx2n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/10/21/99dc9502d2c08e5840f9648aab1d6966-TSC-1.jpg Students chit-chat at TSC. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T03:06:28.691Z How does the 'Female Zone' serve females? Women, Student, TSC, Opinion, Women's Rights, Dhaka University https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/277c98pnkv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/b0r6hzfp/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-316whakko373d2aafa-12be-482a-b67b-4463509550e5.avif David Emon after his arrest in a police operation. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/uz1o5ntu/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-29ukmygm7z2.avif David Emon Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T03:06:12.988Z How ‘top terror’ David Emon collected millions in extortion money Extortion, Chattogram, Criminal Gang, Criminal Case, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ls5walp244 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-15/40k4740s/Bangladesh-India-flags.avif Flags of Bangladesh and India Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-01T03:05:58.932Z India parliamentary report recommends rebuilding ties with Bangladesh Foreign relation, Bangladesh-India Relations, Sheikh Hasina, visa, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/f52868g96l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/z68mffie/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31e2kejhlaPM-Tarek-01.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman drives himself through different parts of Dhaka to inspect city management operations in Dhaka on 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-27/ifa6naz5/image-409377-1785155494.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke at a meeting with the leaders of the National Editors' Council at his office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on 27 July 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T17:07:44.655Z PM Tarique Rahman drives through Dhaka to inspect city cleanliness Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Dhaka, Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/j7b2wu0hle https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/f8quwj1g/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-314w1tkbxrWhatsApp-Image-2026-07-31-at-7.08.17-PM.avif BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks at a discussion titled "Ensuring the Protection and Security of Minorities" at the Institution of Diploma Engineers auditorium in Kakrail, Dhaka, on 31 July 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T16:39:10.622Z Those who want people to forget 1971 never believe in Bangladesh: Mirza Fakhrul Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Minority, Hindu, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0mcn94r5pt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/ajhl4djd/Sergio-Gor-Brent-T-Christensen.avif Sergio Gor was accompanied by a US Embassy delegation led by the United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen, on 31 July 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T16:24:54.736Z US special envoy visits Rohingya camps, refugees appeal for support to facilitate repatriation Rohingya, Rohingya repatriation, Rohingya crisis, Myanmar, Rakhine, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o503bvkx0y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/ywvmorsk/Pressure-Cooker-Bomb.avif Police recover a specially constructed improvised explosive device concealed inside a pressure cooker. The device was safely defused in the morning on 31 July 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T15:22:00.961Z Police defuse ‘pressure cooker’ bomb found in bag left at grocery shop in Ashulia Bomb, Savar, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/iiv8f783h0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/up3l0cwq/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072609.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/iu3p4qq0/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072601.jpg A rhesus macaque walks calmly through a lane in Gendaria, passing close to local residents. Scenes like this have been part of everyday life in the neighbourhood for generations, reflecting the long-standing coexistence of people and monkeys. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/lxli4smc/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072608.jpg Two juvenile macaques play beside barbed wire while balancing on a rooftop railing. The next generation is growing up amid the city's human settlements https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/rpzksk1m/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072606.jpg A macaque travels from one building to another along an overhead power line. The tangled web of electrical cables has become part of its daily route through the city https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/f1p7m0cy/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072604.jpg During the 19th century, rhesus macaques roamed freely through the forests and woodlands of Dhaka. As the city expanded rapidly, however, deforestation and the growth of human settlements drastically reduced their natural habitat. In their struggle to survive, these intelligent animals gradually adapted to life in the urban environment https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/1ut0qiy4/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072605.jpg Four macaques sit on the ledge of a building, scanning their surroundings in search of food and a safe refuge https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/z6db9fh6/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072602.jpg Clutching her infant tightly to her chest, a mother macaque makes her way along the boundary wall of a building. Despite the many hazards of urban life, she continues her daily struggle to protect and raise her young https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/vq7grdgj/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072603.jpg A troop of rhesus macaques sits together on the roof of an old building. Amid human settlements, they have established an alternative habitat of their own https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/aap3072p/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072607.jpg Different worlds, yet the same address. From above, a curious rhesus macaque watches a dog searching for food at the entrance to a building. In this urban landscape shaped by people, wildlife continues to adapt and survive alongside human communities https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/up3l0cwq/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072609.jpg A rhesus macaque carefully makes its way along a pipe, another example of its daily struggle to adapt to an increasingly urbanised environment https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/uz6yps2s/MonkeyGendariaDipu31072610.jpg Sustained by the food and affection offered by local residents, these rhesus macaques continue to survive in the narrow streets and alleyways of Old Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T15:02:17.133Z Monkeys roam in Old Dhaka Dhaka, Old Dhaka, Wildlife, Urban Ecology https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/cil56qno09 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/2gserspt/8prothomalo-bangla2026-07-310n1rd2538-rangpur-fishing-31072026.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/ung2ti0e/1prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31fonrngdd1-dhaka-air-pollution-31072026.avif Even monsoon rain failed to wash away Dhaka's dust. Dust clouds the air as vehicles pass, causing distress to pedestrians and drivers. Shyampur, Dhaka, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/qs08d8ym/2prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31xx80ikvr2-dhaka-filling-station-31072026.avif The gas crisis persists. Long queues of vehicles continue at filling stations as drivers wait for hours. Jatrabari, Dhaka, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/w8klql9k/3prothomalo-bangla2026-07-317gjzeib63-dhaka-mosquito-breeding-place-31072026.avif Stagnant rainwater accumulates in an abandoned boat by the roadside. Such water provides breeding grounds for mosquito larvae, increasing the risk of dengue. Postogola, Dhaka, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/l9zp02na/4prothomalo-bangla2026-07-317nyifgco4-bogra-cattle-31072026.avif Shepherds lead cattle and buffalo along a village path toward the fields for grazing. Jorgacha, Sariakandi, Bogura, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/twdtvm8r/5prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31v258nfn95-bogura-jute-31072026.avif The farmers are busy stripping jute fiber while a woman carries the jute sticks. Kutubpur, Sariakandi, Bogura, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/cxiaze1g/6prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31dspcqj9r6-khulna-cow-31072026.avif A cow grazes peacefully in rainwater in a field, while a drongo uses the cow's back as a temporary perch to hunt flying insects. Jalma, Botiaghata, Khulna, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/ipgkrq13/7prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31o3458qme7-rangpur-fishing-31072026.avif Women and children of various ages brave the scorching sun to catch fish surfacing during land plowing. Jagdishpur, Rangpur, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/2gserspt/8prothomalo-bangla2026-07-310n1rd2538-rangpur-fishing-31072026.avif Two men using fish net in the Sholmari River to harvest harina shrimp fry. Collected for farm cultivation, these fry are sold by the thousands depending on the season and demand. Choyghoria, Botiaghata, Khulna, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/vmauooha/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31422h4esn9-rangpur-cattle-31072026.avif A farmer plows his land using a cow and a buffalo paired together. Haridebpur, Rangpur, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/60biaio3/10prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31l0uy48rk10-rangpur-betel-leaf-31072026.avif Betel leaves harvested from the garden are being sorted for sale. Rotirampur, Rangpur, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/ncp4rn3z/11prothomalo-bangla2026-07-318zzxkhiu11-pirojpur-touristboat-31072026.avif Tourists from various parts of the country visit the Atghar-Kuriana canal during the monsoon season. Trawler operators wait in line along the canal bank for passengers. Atghar, Nesarabad, Pirojpur, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/s4chrf7h/12prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31rhtnhwuf12-rangamati-flower-31072026.avif Rain lilies in shades of pink, white, and yellow radiate beauty. Rangamati Rajbanbihar, Rangamati, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/1ty0psli/13prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31im7n5j2n13-rangamati-handfan-31072026.avif An elderly hill woman displays handmade fans made of yarn, cloth, bamboo, and cane for sale. The demand for hand fans has increased due to frequent load shedding and heat. KK Roy Road, Rangamati, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/kx8p6olo/14prothomalo-bangla2026-07-31n8d2l4le14-cumilla-viral-house.avif This tin-roofed house, 85 feet long and 5 feet wide, was built on just one decimal of land. Many are visiting to see the structure, which has become known locally as the "Viral House." Daudkandi, Cumilla, 31 July 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/8azpj255/15prothomalo-bangla2026-07-319d9v66dz15-moulavibazar-flower-31072026-1.avif The beauty of nature is captured in these rain-drenched Manikuntala flowers. Probinangan, Moulvibazar, 31 July 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T14:33:05.859Z TOP SHOTS (31 July 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/lvav1rzecq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-31/sl0qf59v/prothomalo-bangla2025-03-173qdauypgprothomalo-bangla2023-080ad1bfda-efe5-40a9-8716-4bcb95906d63cc3468935b6646f393472254ebe3073b.avif Logo of Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T14:13:19.135Z Rape, suicide rise in July despite decline in overall violence against women: MSF Rape, Suicide, Violence Against Women https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/yn6zq7f1ff https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/k7c100y3/Nasiruddin-Patwary.avif NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary talks to the media at the Sylhet Circuit House on 31 July 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/rfn5t6qu/SArjis-Alam.avif NCP’s Northern Region Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam talks to the media at the Sylhet Circuit House on 31 July 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T14:02:46.128Z Lawsuit on direct order from Tarique Rahman: Nasiruddin Patwary Habiganj, National Citizen Party - NCP, BNP, Chhatra Dal, JCD, Nasiruddin Patwary, Sarjis Alam https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/q9g234wjjt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/t8lu8w8q/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-3129izyp7fWhatsApp-Image-2026-07-31-at-12.58.39-PM.avif Logo of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T11:53:32.277Z S Alam out, Al-Arafah Islami Bank now under KDS' control S Alam Group, Bangladesh Bank, Banking Sector, Corruption, Irregularity https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7agbgefzgu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-31/iibyo1en/prothomalo-bangla2025-08-20wsxqzbx1Flag.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-07-31T11:39:23.567Z India launches anti-dumping probe against Bangladesh over new export item Export, India, Commerce Ministry, Thailand, China