https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/8ns5tjuacr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-09/78b6a5fe-34ce-4de8-8853-a7e84e6df5ae/Sajek.webp Sajek Ruilui tourist spot at Baghaichhari upazila in Rangamati Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T13:46:40.773Z Fresh blockade announced in Sajek from Thursday, tourists urged to leave Tourism , Blockade, Sajek valley, Rangamati https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/hg7jj6mw8t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/iasyfvs2/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-218qzlujqqmaguradh083020261021magura-saker-hossain-12-1.avif Jubo Dal leader Shaker Hossain Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T13:36:59.383Z Bullet found inside skull of slain Jubo Dal leader: Police Murder, Magura, Jubo Dal https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rjfg6vx4r6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-03-16/nzjfh1dw/Biman.webp Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T13:25:10.217Z Flights to Riyadh to resume on 25 October, Dammam route to open tomorrow Biman, international flight, Saudi Arabia, Migrants, Remittance https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/x73bksui9d https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/o2rgyxjh/Assam.avif A boy stands with his mother inside a makeshift shelter camp in Goalpara district in the northeastern state of Assam, India, 18 July 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T13:10:10.018Z Bengali Muslim homes demolished in Assam eviction drive, mosques also allegedly razed Assam, Mosque, BJP https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/c777a5xw82 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/asneqi91/oss.avif Towhid Hridoy won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T11:06:27.967Z Bangladesh elect to bat, need 41-run win over Afghanistan to reach final Bangladesh Cricket, Afghanistan https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/0hqis8u9md https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/7hsae6yy/c1.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/gkcoen4d/c3.avif Batting collapses were a regular sight in Bangladesh cricket between 2000 and 2010. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/y20iqu27/c2.avif Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah and Tamim Iqbal—the ‘Fabulous Five’ of Bangladesh cricket. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/wbih9gjo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-4.00.39-PM.jpeg Prothom Alo illustration Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:33:49.950Z The ‘disease’ Shakib–Tamim cured is returning to Bangladesh’s batting Cricket, ODI, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vr578cx6pg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/1gdsr3ab/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-21i32p2en81-image-Template-2-Recovered.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:28:38.979Z Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner withdrawn for ‘violating protocol’ while shaking hands with PM Public Administration Ministry, Rajshahi, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ns9o6avii8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-02-14/njabquk6/Modi-Trump.jpg US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on 13 February 2025 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/04d0qjzp/2026-10-21T041650Z338519336RC2G7OAMTK1ARTRMADP3USA-RUBIO-INDIA.JPG US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, India, October 21, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:13:52.166Z Trump confirms US-India trade deal finalisation soon Trade agreement, USA, India, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/shxbu5kmn2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/04d0qjzp/2026-10-21T041650Z338519336RC2G7OAMTK1ARTRMADP3USA-RUBIO-INDIA.JPG US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, India, October 21, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ec89u8ej/2026-10-21T052838Z1873171576RC2H7OAS0ALHRTRMADP3USA-RUBIO-INDIA.JPG US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio walk ahead of boarding a plane en route to Jamnagar, India, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai in Mumbai, India, 21 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:07:30.681Z Rubio questions UN, refuses opinion on protests in India, says "this is a democracy" Marco Rubio, India, CJP Protest, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/grcnagzjfz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/n9yvnadi/Sindur-Khela-1.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/4slemimc/Sindur-Khela-2.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/pxjfvo63/Sindur-Khela-3.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/tdpvycib/Sindur-Khela-4.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/iziw7oz1/Sindur-Khela-6.jpeg Devotees mark Bijoya Dashami of Durga Puja with vermilion and joined in the traditional Sindur khela at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on 21 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:03:13.376Z Bijoya Dashami being celebrated with traditional Sindur Khela at mandaps Festival, Durga Puja, Culture https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/r2vidtww5k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/z1p4p99z/GAZ43ZHUVVKC3MOL7EA2M3WJYA.jpg Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak speaks during a session of the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, 15 October 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T10:02:57.333Z Russia to send first diesel cargo of 40,000 tonnes to US on Thursday Russia Ukraine War, Russia, Diesel, US, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wybcuizxa5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-03/hulov4dk/Bangladesh-Government.jpg Bangladesh Government emblem Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T08:55:58.989Z Recruitment for 100,000 third and fourth class govt posts stalls Finance Ministry, Recruitment, Govt. jobs, Exclusive, Policy https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/nllrkmawk8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-14/1xbhnqzp/BCS-2.avif Candidates come out of the exam centre after the BCS exam Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T07:33:14.967Z “I cannot show my face”: Distress of candidates dropped after verification Salahuddin Ahmed, Public Administration Ministry, BPSC, Gazette, BCS Results, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/rorw2duozb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/vxpbs22j/image-436930-1792503344.jpg Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:43:32.131Z Tanzid urges Bangladesh batters to take responsibility BCB, Afghanistan, ODI, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kfqxzg67xy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/m4y7i7zt/Flag-of-Saudi-Arabia.avif Flag of Saudi Arabia Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:29:46.532Z Execution of 2 Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia: What does the consulate’s letter say? Saudi Arabia, Execution, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/lh6lwwq3wk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/jo9ry7ls/706220-01-02.jpg Police officers stand guard at Place de la Republique during a partial curfew in Paris on 20 October, 2026, following weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:25:45.574Z French PM to meet unions as govt prepares for more protests France, Prime Minister, Protest, Arrest, Investigation, French https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/p57q0yc65p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/6v5gm03t/2026-10-20T193658Z2063847766UP1EMAK1IHKBLRTRMADP3SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-PSG-BAR.JPG FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action with Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:11:01.558Z PSG sink Barcelona in six-goal thriller, Liverpool and Man City win PSG, Barcelona, League Champions, Liverpool, Manchester City https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/biyriymmmg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/gcl5gork/Bangladesh.avif Bangladesh must beat in-form Afghanistan in their final tri-nation ODI group match in Abu Dhabi to keep their final hopes alive, while also managing a difficult net run-rate equation. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T06:10:50.852Z Bangladesh face Afghanistan in a must-win game Bangladesh Cricket, ODI, Afghanistan https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/6kqsonsnyq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/g51d2qnm/image-437048-1792551977.webp Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T05:30:19.603Z Trump says he wants Zelensky to “make a deal” with Russia Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump, Russia Ukraine War https://en.prothomalo.com/video/p26zfcr4lp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ybrzdlrn/Saddam-Fruit-Grower.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T05:22:01.914Z Chuadanga farmer builds 120-bigha orchard, earns Tk 20m a year Chuadanga, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Fruits https://en.prothomalo.com/video/nc7xpbj81y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ob6hhn5e/Fistula.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T05:12:45.490Z Silent agony of mothers: Obstetric fistula Women, Reproductive Health https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pqmoumnzr2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/o591iwvn/Abu-Hanif-in-Russia.avif Abu Hanif of Kishoreganj is still on the battlefield https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/2d417k6b/Sagar.avif Mohammad Sagor of Cumilla pictured holding a firearm. His family recently received news of his death in Russia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/2fzlu59q/Yasin.avif Mohammad Yasin Sheikh was killed while fighting for Russia. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T04:22:18.543Z Lured to Russia by promises of jobs, 54 Bangladeshis killed in war in 3 years Migrant Tragedies, Labour Migration, Migration, Irregular Migration, Russia, Human trafficking, Russia Ukraine War, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/dlo8viwyny https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ugxzvkii/Sylhe-Photo-10.JPG https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/60is98fd/Sylhe-Photo-1.JPG A kingfisher waits on a boat for its prey. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/1ylx8m6q/Sylhe-Photo-2.JPG Cracks have appeared in the bed of the haor as the water recedes. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/vi6v0b22/Sylhe-Photo-3.JPG A boat lies idle in the haor after a day of fishing. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/5bkdswbx/Sylhe-Photo-4.JPG A drongo sitting at dusk. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ci06otcf/Sylhe-Photo-5.JPG A child cycles along a rural path that has emerged from the receding water. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/abtnf9yc/Sylhe-Photo-6.JPG Ducks roam across the haor. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ql8npwoe/Sylhe-Photo-7.JPG A herd of cattle grazes on the vast expanse of green land. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/ei7hcboy/Sylhe-Photo-8.JPG Several people set out for a boat ride across the haor. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/p353gqpr/Sylhe-Photo-9.JPG Geese add to the familiar scenery along the haor. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-21/szkdxdaj/Sylhe-Photo-10.JPG Late afternoon by the haor. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T03:28:29.681Z Familiar scenes of the haors in late autumn Autumn, Photo Story, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/l8k0ejzmrl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-29/mn964mbv/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-29ays55yufRAJBARIDH054420260629IMG20260629WA0038JPG.avif Young Bangladeshis were allegedly taken to Russia with promises of company jobs but were later sent to fight in the war in Ukraine. A Bangladeshi national is seen in a war zone. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-21T03:05:44.014Z Deceived into fighting for Russia, Bangladeshi families now battle debt Human trafficking, War, Russia Ukraine War, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k43p074sxi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/4uwwdiom/d.webp Maha Nabami of the Sharadiya Durga Puja was celebrated across the country with due religious fervour Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T16:57:29.442Z Durga Puja: Maha Nabami celebrated, Bijaya Dashami tomorrow Durga Puja, Festival, Hindu https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o4jjmitip8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/k2ge9gr7/ASA.avif Additional Deputy Inspector General of Police Abdullah Al Zahir. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:30:43.734Z Additional DIG relieved of duties after police detain 85 in raid on his house Drug, Police, Raid https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/33gqq7l375 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/lz5lz7kp/tarique-rahman.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a rally at Madrasa Ground in Rajshahi on 20 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/9spoie1f/tarique.avif A large number of leaders and activists of the BNP and its affiliated and associate organisations attended the rally at Madrasa Ground in Rajshahi on 20 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:30:15.537Z Clear intelligence indicates two sides have joined hands, says PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Jamaat, Awami League https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/1f3wti2fuk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/3i84zg2j/jdd.avif Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam speaks at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday afternoon ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:23:22.633Z PM’s Japan visit: Reducing metro rail costs, loan interest rates likely to be discussed MoU, Japan, Diplomacy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Tarique Rahman Return, Foreign relation https://en.prothomalo.com/video/rz2zegotrx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/086vv3sj/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-20vnvwd55bweb.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:16:16.349Z Prime minister’s Japan visit: Foreign secretary outlines agenda Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh, Japan, Foreign tour, Metro Rail, The Prime Minister's advisers https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/8btf1dy2ni https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/qfqo0kxv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-18fvw5qot6Houthi.avif Armed Houthi fighters https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/q3dsbh0l/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17glkpitidAramko.avif Smoke rises from a Saudi Aramco facility south of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The company’s facilities have been targeted by Houthi attacks in recent weeks. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/xpsfdli7/prothomalo-bangla2023-12e2550f43-579d-4557-88e9-3a67332a7057AbdelFattahalSisi.avif Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/a86k69eh/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18ds0rdzeoFighters-loyal-to.avif Houthi-aligned fighters attend a rally organised to recruit fighters in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ito44bc0/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1890nv350jApache-attack-helicopter-.avif An Apache attack helicopter. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/mkhc7j8i/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-171z4k53w6Yemen-Airport.avif Aden International Airport in Yemen Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T15:00:11.006Z What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Houthi, Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Egypt https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dsafhqowla https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ccm4dpsf/Bangladesh-seeks-Portuguese-mission-in-Dhaka-direct-air-connectivity1.jpeg Bangladesh Ambassador to Portugal SM Kamrul Hassan presents Letters of Credence to Portuguese president António José Seguro at Belém Palace in Lisbon on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T14:08:42.870Z Bangladesh seeks Portuguese mission in Dhaka, direct air connectivity Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Connectivity, Portugal https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/mlcimxlwsx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/hkaakxrg/prothomaloimportmedia20170831f6c28771c29827819e90ebdc242b418e-59a70adfe98d5.avif Tushi, Uday, and Razz in the film Ice Cream. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/mcm60f50/prothomaloimportmedia20160212fb135b676990bf6b8834f8d45c063f94-TushiRazUday.avif Tushi, Razz, and Uday in the film Ice Cream. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ysphmzj3/prothomaloimportmedia2016022999965a5d4a031b46604fc8faea2921d1-IceCream-pic-b.avif Razz, Uday and Tushi in the film Ice Cream. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T14:06:43.969Z ‘Ice Cream’ on Chorki: Razz and Tushi look back on their first film Sariful Razz, Nazifa Tushi, Film, Movie, OTT, Chorki https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5hv7g3tn0n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/nwsnb8hy/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16q9zuhzhosaudi-flag.avif National flag of Saudi Arabia Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T13:21:04.357Z Sweety spoke to father in Bangladesh before execution in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Execution https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/lakrl7rnvv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/1zbrnlmg/Moha.-Khorshed-Alam.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T13:03:39.177Z Nothing significant will happen in country's industrial sector without proper planning Foreign Trade, EXIM Bank, China, India, Bangladesh, RMG Sector https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/8jlrquqlnp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ws8sdhm0/bus-dirver.avif Family members of Sohel Rana, who was killed in the accident, mourn at their home in Faradpur village in Godagari upazila, Rajshahi, on Tuesday afternoon. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T12:20:12.009Z Natore road accident: Bus supervisor was driving while driver slept in rear seat Natore, Accident https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/pip6xeln17 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-07/9e0513e7-fb91-477d-9d97-929b3aae8887/arrest_illustration.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T12:17:21.612Z Three leaders of Awami League (activities banned) arrested in Dhaka Awami League, Arrest, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qpdqbunqb0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/i0pga5sj/shafiq.avif Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, answers journalists’ questions after a conference of former party associates and members in Chattogram. Today, at the GEC Convention Centre in the city Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T11:49:20.734Z "Perhaps he did it with good intentions" - Jamaat Ameer on Ishraque’s display of weapons Shafiqur Rahman, Ishraque Hossain, Drugs, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/acz7fg9j16 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/3i84zg2j/jdd.avif Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam speaks at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday afternoon ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T10:53:48.346Z Several MoUs likely to be announced during PM's visit to Japan Diplomacy, Japan, MoU https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/q0dc1mhpto https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-10/g1em4gq8/567574-01-02.jpg Scientific research has found climate change is causing heatwaves to become longer, more frequent and more intense. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T10:15:31.281Z Bangladesh’s hidden climate bill: How much are we losing? Climate Change Impact, Disaster Management, Heat wave, Floods, Cyclone https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m2wb95w2ct https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/9wygaeg3/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31mwr854i6060005180526BRT-PROJECTDIPU22052238.jpg Construction continued for 14 years, costing Tk 28.11 billion (2,811 crore). Yet the special buses for which the project was undertaken never began operating. On 18 October, 2026 Abdullapur road. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/gn45p1bm/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31lmix5a3jBRTDipu18052602.jpg Traffic congestion and public suffering increased along the 20-kilometre stretch of the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway between the airport and Gazipur https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/jjao1edq/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31f2qtgk79BRTDipu18052609.webp Several pedestrian overbridges designed to help passengers board and leave buses have escalators and lifts, but many of these facilities remain unusable https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/n4qebsht/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31p0ec5jrxBRTDipu18052610.jpg Many infrastructures are still incomplete Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:34:17.230Z BRT: 14 years of misery, Tk 30b spent, only for the project to be cancelled Project, Road Transport and Bridges Ministry, Cabinet Division, Infrastructure, BNP Government, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/4uzqc7wwio https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ykgg10wl/11.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/80llcp77/1.jpg A farmer works in a dew-covered field on a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/zf7bgj42/2.jpg Dewdrops on paddy sheaves glisten in the morning light. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dpnuungz/3.jpg Dewdrops cling to spider’s webs spun on the grass. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/twqjownt/4.jpg Dewdrops cover the flowers and pods on growing bean creepers. Photo taken in Shekherkola, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/jnps1r4m/5.jpg The golden light of the early morning sun spreads across the landscape. Photo taken in Gogaipur, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/drx1mw0s/6.jpg A man pedals a bicycle along a rural road on a misty morning. Photo taken in Nuruil Beel, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/e22a57ga/7.jpg People head to work on a late autumn morning amid light mist and gentle sunshine. Photo taken in Manthana, Rangpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ihp1n3co/8.jpg A creeper is adorned with tender bean pods and flowers. Photo taken in Bhuter Tila, Rangamati on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/68d3u61j/9.jpg A farmer threshes binni rice on a misty morning. Photo taken in Betchharapara, Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/nn7paolz/0.jpg Mountains are shrouded in mist. Photo taken on Bandarban–Ruma–Thanchi road, Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/df942v9r/11.jpg Fishermen catch fish in the Padma River on a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Panchabati, Rajshahi on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/r6hlxns2/12.jpg The sun rises through the mist. Photo taken from Padma Ghat, Pabna on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/lurkrcir/13.jpg A mother sits holding her newborn in the soft sunlight of a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Dakshin Goalchamot, Faridpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/8c5usjcs/14.jpg The orange glow of the setting sun mirrored in the river water. Photo taken in Raiganj, Sirajganj on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:17:38.968Z Late autumn in Bangladesh: 14 photos of misty mornings, dewdrops, rural life Autumn, Nature, Photo Story, Photography, River, Sun https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9c1eivoioz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/xpu9a1qa/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:13:56.186Z Ishraque’s resignation accepted, gazette issued Ishraque Hossain, Resignation, State Minister, Liberation War Affairs Ministry, BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Liberation War Affairs Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/boe66d5jea https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/lfdevu1c/tarique.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a roadside gathering in the Choupothi area of Taraganj upazila in Rangpur. Photo taken Tuesday morning https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/nejuypin/tarique-1.avif People crowd the streets to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister. Photo taken Tuesday morning in the Dharmasabha area of Rangpur city Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T08:26:07.736Z Religion should not create any barriers between people: Prime Minister Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Durga Puja, Rangpur https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pcrckkfj5g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/u1ne2fzw/697316-01-02.jpg Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shake hands during a press conference after a meeting in Tehran on 19 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T08:12:06.765Z Iran foreign minister say Russia, Iran have 'never' worked so closely Iran, Russia, Foreign Minister, Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eokmtzrflx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-27/cn6vl66l/PM-Tarique.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:56:51.475Z Stern message from head of government Politics, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Radda Health Care Centre, Ishraque Hossain, Resignation, MP, State Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/ovbvpbs21e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ccgfcszj/USA-TRUMP.JPG US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One as he returns after attending a rally in Kansas, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on 20 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/terxfo73/EUROPE-POLITICS-1.JPG A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the “Yellow Vests” movement, joined by French high school and university students, teachers and parents demanding better school conditions and government action, as well as labour unions, workers, farmers and retirees, France, on 17 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/uslkekcp/EUROPE-POLITICS-2.JPG A fire burns, as Police officers in riot gear stand guard, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, on 18 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:44:44.365Z As midterms loom, Trump seizes on France unrest for political gain USA, Donald Trump, Election, France, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/international/rxsz5mhhjh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/7stm9tyh/700001-01-02.jpg People watch the launch of the H3 rocket, carrying the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft, at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on 20 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:35:09.632Z Japan probe on its way to Mars moon Japan, Rocket, Moon, Launch https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/q2zc4i5557 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/24znilj1/5.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/euau3j2o/1.jpg Fishermen set out to catch hilsa in the Padma River in Dogachhi Union, Pabna Sadar. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/w9u9clgt/2.jpg Boats of different sizes take to the Padma to catch hilsa. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dgz5yo79/3.avif Hilsa are being caught using gillnets. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/oze9woza/4.jpg A boat carrying young fishermen sails across the mighty Padma as they go fishing. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/14dfqth2/5.jpg Hilsa can be caught by setting gillnets and hauling them in after a short while. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/jgw86q8s/6.jpg Fishing continues in the fading light of dusk. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/zgsn27g2/7.jpg Fishermen are catching fish in the Padma as well as in the Jamuna. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/civghbkm/8.jpg The fishing boats can be seen up close while travelling by speedboat. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/yviij1i8/9.jpg When a sudden raid takes place, fishermen abandon their boats on the riverbank and flee. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dqugwfda/10.jpg The fishermen also run away in fear when someone approaches to take photographs. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ojduhl14/11.jpg Fishing nets are scattered around the fishermen’s homes. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/adda1l36/12.jpg Fish kept in a cork-sheet box are being weighed for selling in secret. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/etxmo9l4/13.jpg The mother hilsa that come to lay eggs are considerably large. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/d7m8fs0w/14.jpg Hilsa are laid out for sale. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:34:47.953Z Hilsa fishing continues despite nationwide ban Hilsa Fish, Fish, Fishermen, Padma, Jamuna, Ban, Photo Story, Pabna https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jv0zxvdbfu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dt59baho/66d3fec7512487P1mr.jpg Women are making naru-moa on the occasion of Durga Puja. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:21:54.924Z Durga Puja: Tantalising aroma of naru-moa fills homes Durga Puja, Sweet, Celebration https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/mhdokhqj3h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/nckhsocz/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-11bc1adngz৩.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:09:44.505Z Hot spatula burns, chilli powder in eyes: Chargesheet reveals abuse of domestic worker at former Biman MD’s home Case, Police, Court, Child Abuse, Charge Sheet, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pqda63lqr3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/ldxdd8e5/16102026-cm-1.jpg Three-year-old Fatiha, a dengue patient, receives care from a family member at Mugda Medical College Hospital, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/l8mmgt6v/Dengue.jpeg Dengue situation in the coastal districts Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T06:17:43.599Z Dengue spreads along coast, but no special prevention plan in place Aedes Mosquito, Bagerhat, Dengue, Exclusive, Public Health, Coastal Districts, IEDCR, DGHS, Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/fwyvxl83ad https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/6c4uxdrz/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19mavjknpjWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-9.33.26-PM.avif Police patrol the Himchhari Dhala area on the Eidgaon–Eidgarh–Baishari road in Cox’s Bazar following a robbery on 19 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/tkqtah7a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19td469vp0WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-9.34.04-PM.avif Two motorcyclists injured in an assault by robbers. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T05:35:31.799Z Masked robbers hold over 100 passengers at gunpoint, loot 50–60 vehicles Cox's Bazar, Robbery, Crime, Police, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/se28iv2we5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ojvh5m3o/image-436800-1792468765.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Rangpur on 20 October 2026 to visit Durga Puja mandaps. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T04:53:30.150Z PM leaves Dhaka to visit puja mandaps in three divisions Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Durga Puja, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ai1odi424e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/8xjqeai3/Shama-Obaed-Islam.avif Bangladesh's State Minister-2 Shama Obaed Islam briefed newspersons separately at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/0ulk1ys6/HUmaiun-Kobir-and-Shama-Obaed-Islam.png State Minister-1 for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and State Minister-2 Shama Obaed Islam briefed newspersons separately at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 19 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T04:23:04.111Z Bangladesh awaits verdict copy on execution of 2 nationals in Saudi: Shama Shama Obaed Islam, Humaiun Kobir, Saudi Arabia, Execution https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eoc0p1u0xx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-21/nx9kkuj9/Foreign-Ministry.jpg Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T04:21:11.980Z Dhaka seeks to know whether the 2 Bangladeshis had a chance to defend themselves Saudi Arabia, Execution, Punishment, Diplomacy, Bangladeshi https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/16k85tqgkp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/qh7ej07v/698516-01-02.jpg Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo looks on ahead of the UEFA Nations League league phase group A4 football match between Portugal and Wales at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on 24 September, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T04:07:55.104Z Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo, UEFA, Manchester United https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/gvhzqt813o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/29ek67me/prothomalo-bangla2023-086e701008-038c-421b-908e-2a99bb9dd4bf1.webp Candidates outside BCS exam centre https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/7p97vw66/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19fa9uf9134.avif Candidates outside exam centre Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T03:58:46.542Z PSC to end ‘repeat cadre’ appointments changes may begin with 50th BCS 50th BCS, PSC, Appointment, Govt. jobs, BPSC https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/56621sptd0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/refspeeq/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-198q3857e4DSC1239.jpg Bangladesh are struggling to score runs in the closing stages of innings as the rate of reverse swing increases. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/qthhhik3/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-198of4j2i3DSC0092.webp Mustafizur Rahman is generating more swing, but its effectiveness has declined. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T03:05:54.036Z Bangladesh struggle under new ICC rules: Batting collapses, bowling leaks runs ODI World Cup 2027, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh, BCB, Bangladesh Cricket, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/fx6nvre9nz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-31/cyarx3x4/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-15qml19nkv151.avif Photo shows a classroom at a school Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T02:52:37.884Z When attendance is enforced through fines, what happens to actual learning? Education, School, Children, Youth https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/hn45v1pzs7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/szg9zga0/Bonpara-Road-Accident-1.avif Bodies of the persons died in the road accident that took place at around 5am on 20 October 2026 on the Natore-Pabna highway, in front of the Bonpara Police Investigation Centre in Baraigram upazila, Natore https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/xl2a4h4a/Bonpara-Road-Accident-2.avif Fire service members in the rescue and recovery work after the road accident that took place at around 5am on 20 October 2026 on the Natore-Pabna highway, in front of the Bonpara Police Investigation Centre in Baraigram upazila, Natore https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/19fb5rm7/Bonpara-Road-Accident-3.avif A long tail back on the Natore-Pabna road after the accident in the morning on 20 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T02:44:25.584Z At least 13 killed in bus-truck collision in Natore Natore, Road accident, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/via3921jcm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/i3u7h51h/image-435608-1792154655.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T17:15:07.053Z Durga Puja: PM Tarique Rahman to visit 3 divisions in a day to greet devotees Durga Puja, Tarique Rahman Return, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/0yi90wi3mq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/ii7pfwrj/Sonali-Janata-Rupali-Banks.avif Logos of Sonali Bank, Janata Bank, and Rupali Banks Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T16:51:50.586Z Govt cancels contractual appointments of Sonali, Janata, Rupali bank MDs Bank, Sonali Bank, Janata Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/o7k4tz6ggt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/iio65ecf/image-436698-1792420591.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T16:39:51.372Z Let’s work shoulder to shoulder to build Bangladesh, regardless of faith: PM Muslim, Hindu, Christianity, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Buddhism, Communal Harmony, Communalism, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ysaf8fh3ia https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/u92w1sm8/Shooter-Lelin.avif ‘Shooter’ Lelin Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T16:31:57.763Z Former JCD leader ‘Shooter’ Lelin arrested in Chattogram Arrest, Radda Health Care Centre, Chattogram, Chhatra Dal, JCD https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/avxlm5wbgv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/xpu9a1qa/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/du4r780z/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/rkndl0u5/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T16:06:02.109Z Ishraque defends armed anti-drug operation, speaks about mayoral election Ishraque Hossain, BNP Government, BNP, Dhaka, Anti-narcotic drive, Drugs https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/kyswh3v4mv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/9nm9yqq3/pm.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurates the July Martyrs' Memorial and the renovated Osmani Udyan in the capital on 19 October Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T15:43:08.767Z Opposition paving way for autocracy would betray July, Liberation War martyrs: PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Opposition in Parliament, July Mass Uprising https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/sdl01anehx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/wnq3xpib/Dilip-Kumar-Agarwala.avif Dilip Kumar Agarwala Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T14:35:27.479Z DB arrests Diamond World MD Dilip Kumar Agarwala Dhaka, Arrest, Awami League, DB Police, DMP https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/1sb5nixrhl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/afqxiin6/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1926uoq4qw8.-Sylhet-weather.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/unh2dwdn/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19tqbrvdcd1.-Rangamati-flower.avif Flowers bloom on a bean creeper. Photo taken from Bhuter Tila in Rangamati on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/4fch36zn/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19fk7wnum32.-Bogura-farmer.avif A farmer works in the field early in the morning. Photo taken at Nuruil Beel in Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/glmxtoue/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19ra3tbt1c3.-Bogura-farmer.avif Dewdrops gather on flowers and beans in a field on an autumn morning. Photo taken at Nuruil Beel in Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/9q7muer6/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19lkv1w5sp4.-Rangpur-weather.avif People head to work on an autumn morning amid light mist and gentle sunshine. Photo taken in Manthana, Rangpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/t7auaq1a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-199oyofsv65.-Rangamati-farmer.avif A young man from the hill community heads to work along a path through a dew-covered paddy field. Photo taken from Shimujechhara in Rangamati on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/kho92qse/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-199oq0j6v46.-Khulna-play.avif Teenagers engrossed in a game of football early in the morning during the Puja holidays. Photo taken from Kabir Bot Tola in Khulna on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/rpq0gbun/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19v8jwiz417.-Rangpur-farmer.avif Workers bring soil from a distant location for use in betel leaf gardens. Photo taken in Ratirampur, Rangpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/gw435y95/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1926uoq4qw8.-Sylhet-weather.avif Golden sunlight falls on a dew-covered paddy field as several labourers walk through it. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/5mghsddg/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19nshfykhn9.-Bandarban-farmer.avif Women from the hill community harvest paddy under the morning sun. Photo taken from Betchharapara in Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/0aeir6f7/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19a4bqds4310.-Bandarban-walking.avif A woman walks along a path through the fields with her granddaughter on a misty morning. Photo taken from Betchharapara in Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/gfr7yibf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19qm6v4xcd11.-Sylhet-weather.avif A road is shrouded in light mist on an autumn morning. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T14:22:40.859Z TOP SHOTS (19 October 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography, Nature https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mmgxudqkrt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/xxmyvh07/humaiun-kobir.avif State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir answered reporters’ questions Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T14:01:20.025Z Executions of two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia disappointing for us: Humaiun Kobir Humaiun Kobir, Saudi Arabia, Diplomacy