https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2eaivfczaf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-09/ss9yajq8/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-09itldqw3rFuel.avif Long queues of motorcycles wait for fuel in front of a filling station in Bijoy Sarani area of Dhaka on 9 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T11:32:35.061Z Octane stock on the rise, but sufferings intensify due to supply shortage Fuel Crisis, Middle East War, Octane https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vndkfba9s1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/tpcw30yp/eastern-refinery.avif Eastern Refinery located in Patenga, Chattogram Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T10:53:42.393Z Oil reserves run low, pace of production slows Diesel, Petrol, Octane, Fuel, Import https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/irp8xcsuxi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/hkl3wmjn/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-141bsewnabWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-14.17.40.avif The vessel ‘MT Great Princess’ has brought 12,000 tonnes of jet fuel. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T10:19:30.929Z One vessel brings jet fuel, two more on the way with diesel Fuel Crisis, Energy, Oil, Chattogram Port https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/u4s4kw95n6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/83r6swir/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra01.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/0p4h2mjz/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra01.jpg The procession featured five main motifs: a rooster, an elephant, a dove, a dotara (string instrument), and a horse. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/kq334h9k/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra02.jpg People from all walks of life joined the procession holding hand-painted Patchitra (scroll paintings). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/vh2n67no/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-149nlkt2ldWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-12.50.59.avif A Manipuri woman in traditional attire took part in the procession. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/9qvben35/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra04.jpg Members of the ethnic minority community joined in with their own cultural traditions. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/stonsy5a/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra05.jpg They performed Lathikhela (stick-fighting) displays during the procession. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/nitw3263/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra06.jpg Participants also brought traditional fishing equipment in the procession. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/k54w7546/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra07.jpg This year’s theme of the procession was ‘Harmony of the new year, revival of democracy’. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/w7l3vbcg/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra08.jpg A call to end war was voiced during the procession. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/asz820cw/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra09.jpg Some people brought the national flag in the procession. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/l6jv134u/SajidBoishakhi-Shovajatra10.jpg Police officers were seen riding on horseback during the procession. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T09:02:28.946Z In photos: ‘Boishakhi Shobha Jatra’ at Charukola Pohela Boishakh, New Year, Celebration, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Photo Story https://en.prothomalo.com/international/0gnmtinax7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/c5hz8r0t/486825-01-02.jpg Iranian women walk past a residential building destroyed in a US-Israeli airstrike, in Tehran on 13 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/9zhwqwzm/472513-01-02.jpg US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of their meeting on Iran amid the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 11 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/9zhwqwzm/472513-01-02.jpg US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of their meeting on Iran amid the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 11 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T08:01:19.419Z Pakistan working to set second round of US, Iran talks: Sources Ceasefire, Peace, Israel-US attack on Iran, Nuclear Weapon, Iran-Israel Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/bu10salie9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/h7pmjw6f/chorki-3.jpeg At the premier of Cha Gorom, EU Ambassador Michael Miller ( extreme right), Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro (extreme left) and others including cast of the moCollectedvie https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/qeyh5nw4/chorki-4.jpeg The movie poster https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/k3rncgo0/chorki-2.jpeg At the premier https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/ed6ol35o/chorki-1.jpeg At the premier Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T07:42:56.454Z Cha Gorom: celebrating fortitude amidst spectacular natural beauty! Movie, Tea Garden Workers, Education, Rights, Worker, European Union https://en.prothomalo.com/video/alev21c22m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/q8f0qm9i/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-13x51q0oxaDW.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T07:42:06.839Z Layoffs in tech sector: Is AI responsible? AI, Artificial intelligence, Video https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/svrm8jji8m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/ur5xu6qe/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-149t2ilva9TangailDH056720260414IMG20260414123131.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman hands over farmer cards and saplings to farmers in Tangail on 14 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T07:37:15.908Z Prime Minister inaugurates distribution of farmer cards in Tangail Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Farmer Card, Tangail https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m1r4orzxoe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/8vk4yicm/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14r12brleiImage.avif Participants from all walks of life, including Dhaka University teachers and students, joined the procession that came out from in front of the Faculty of Fine Arts. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/8ialtb5c/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14gpdmrg935ad078b8-9b41-4be5-b482-0602e36041e0.avif This year’s Shovajatra theme is “Harmony of the New Year, resurgence of democracy. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/yrh8xeng/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14xoyrchj6Image.avif Security arrangements were taken around the procession. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T07:20:48.637Z Boishakhi Shobha Jatra ends with message of democratic resurgence Pohela Boishakh, Celebration, Democracy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/e56ij7ommu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/koio5vea/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14zttx9w9mSarwar-Ali.avif Chhayanaut president Sarwar Ali speaks at the Ramna Batamul of the capital on 14 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T05:55:42.348Z Let everyone sing without fear, let Bengalis live free of fear: Chhayanaut president Pohela Boishakh, Chhayanaut, Ramna Park, Celebration https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/hj8dq52re7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/mg8wc3th/Chayanot-1.jfif Chhayanaut’s central theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Chitto Jetha Bhoyshunno, Uccho Jetha Shir (Where the mind is without fear, where the head is held high)’. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/vgv1at6j/Chayanot-1.jfif Chhayanaut’s central theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Chitto Jetha Bhoyshunno, Uccho Jetha Shir (Where the mind is without fear, where the head is held high)’. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/66ejba28/Chayanot-2.jfif Performances by artistes at Chhayanaut’s new year celebration at the Ramna Batamul. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/35vp13pl/Chayanot-3.jfif The programme has been arranged with 22 songs. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/dkunz1w7/Chayanot-4.jfif Around 200 artistes took part in the programme. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/vqozhz5g/Chayanot-5.jfif A child attended the event with a guardian, dressed in Boishakhi attire. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/m8yow6oa/Chayanot-06.jfif Audience is enjoying the programme. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/bqhzqkkl/Chayanot-07.jfif Children also came to attend the event with their guardians. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/rzzdotpk/Chayanot-08.jfif A child at the event in Boishakhi attire. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/euavdjzz/Chayanot-09.jfif A message of world peace at the Bengali new year celebration. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T04:16:55.253Z In photos: Chhayanaut’s Bengali new year celebration at Ramna Pohela Boishakh, Chhayanaut, Celebration, New Year, Festival, Ramna Park, Photo Story https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gepc0pyp1j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/zawj42vr/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14r9jtlo7sImage.avif The procession that came out from in front of the Faculty of Fine Arts saw participation from people of all walks of life, including teachers and students of Dhaka University. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T04:04:01.738Z 'Boishakhi Shovajatra' sets off from Fine Arts faculty Pohela Boishakh, Dhaka University https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/swjvg39dfu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/ofupu7xm/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-14wcxv3x8bImage.avif The accident-hit truck Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T03:21:58.451Z 7 killed as truck falls into ditch in Cumilla Road accident, Cumilla, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/international/183m0hfw44 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/bc3gvj4e/S2DJQGZ4DNL2FEJ5W7L3TGQOWA.jpg A billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran, Iran, 13 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T03:07:35.969Z US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation Strait of Hormuz, Israel-US attack on Iran, Blockade https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/l2mosp9ou1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/zvny9c7b/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-136y58jdmm২.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T02:37:38.688Z Bengali New Year 1433: New hopes on a new day Pohela Boishakh, Bengal , Celebration https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/bbkzl8pkl5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/fk4d7r5e/vc.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T02:30:09.175Z Why are even vice-chancellor appointments controlled by bureaucracy? Education, Vice chancellor, Bureaucracy, Politics, Opinion https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/pnric6o466 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/815q8h2l/Masukart-13042026color.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T02:30:00.911Z Bank Resolution Act: Why should banks be returned to their former owners? Bank Loot, Act, Corruption https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/ldgnqtw45w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-04-29/rzfu9wqp/prothomaloimportmedia20160731a757855898c330bf08cb205f1508dd89-Flack.jpg Map of Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T02:29:26.823Z Why is Bangladesh so divided? Bangladesh, Politics, BNP, National Citizen Party - NCP, Liberation War, History https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yesh18ozif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/a7pxwhih/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-13rj2qsnn1Capture.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-14T02:22:40.559Z Folk music-theatre: Folk cultural practices are shrinking Folk song, Pohela Boishakh, Religion, Culture https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wv751hcp9f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/a0nkbr40/Shubho-Nabo-Barsho-1433-1.jpeg Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026. The photo is taken about the preparations at Shahbagh, Dhaka on 13 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/bl8c0nh2/Shubho-Nabo-Barsho-1433-2.jpeg Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026. The photo is taken about the preparations at Shahbagh, Dhaka on 13 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/h3gctjde/Shubho-Nabo-Barsho-1433-3.jpeg Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026. The photo is taken about the preparations at Shahbagh, Dhaka on 13 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/xzy5c208/Shubho-Nabo-Barsho-1433-4.jpeg Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026. The photo is taken about the preparations at Shahbagh, Dhaka on 13 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/2y6fyxi4/Shubho-Nabo-Barsho-1433-5.jpeg Artistes perform celebrating Chaitra Sankranti, the last day of Bengali calender at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka on 13 April 2026. The Nation is set to welcome Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali calender, on 14 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T17:06:51.246Z Nation set to celebrate Pohela Boishakh Tuesday New Year, Pohela Boishakh, Festival https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/7alm3sfbys https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/goyg9deg/Opposition-Shafiqur-Rahman.avif Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addresses a seminar, “Government against the referendum verdict: The nation at a crossroads”, organised by the 11-party alliance at the Muktijoddha Hall auditorium of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Kakrail, Dhaka on 13 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/qpphedld/Opposition-Nahid-Islam.avif Opposition Chief Whip and NCP Convener Nahid Islam addresses a seminar, “Government against the referendum verdict: The nation at a crossroads”, organised by the 11-party alliance at the Muktijoddha Hall auditorium of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Kakrail, Dhaka on 13 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/68d6gr1n/Opposition-Mamunul-Haque.avif Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Mamunul Haque addresses a seminar, “Government against the referendum verdict: The nation at a crossroads”, organised by the 11-party alliance at the Muktijoddha Hall auditorium of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Kakrail, Dhaka on 13 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T16:51:57.221Z Opposition movement has already begun, will return home with success: Shafiqur Rahman Opposition in Parliament, Jamaat Ameer, Opposition, 13th Parliament, BNP Government, BNP, Nahid Islam, Shafiqur Rahman, Mamunul Haque, Constitution, Referendum, Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/dr23hv59nc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/2qdeqwf3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-135eniyqxyRajshahiDH109220260413IMG2026041314491501.avif Police removes a motorcyclist, who is caught taking fuel multiple times through the ‘Fuel Management’ app at M/S Afrin Filling Station in Bospara of Rajshahi city on 13 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T15:35:36.861Z Fuel sold via app, many bikers ‘caught’ trying to buy again Fuel Crisis, Rajshahi, Oil Price https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/s2vcopi1zr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-11/6e5a7334-542a-4a21-b013-6530749df123/TIB_Thumb.png TIB Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T15:16:37.967Z Move to rehabilitate bank looters self-defeating: TIB Banking Sector, Bangladesh Bank, Bangladesh Bank Governor, TIB https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/o6rho5gkk3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/1usbdjus/Reform.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/udx1xreb/Refore-BNP.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T15:04:45.757Z Politics and reform: Procedural crisis versus deficit of trust State Reform, Reform, Constitution, BNP Government, Politics, Ordinance, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/nn2tft1ky7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/aaycuxi8/son.avif Symbolic image https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/xrokydfh/Deceased-Hasib.avif Deceased Hasib Mridha https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/wd7mq8u2/Labonchora-thana.avif Labanchara Police Station, Khulna https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/k2hw5fmx/Sohel-the-murderer.avif Md Sohel arrested on murder charges Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T15:00:51.818Z Parents search for son unknowingly with killer Killing, Police, PBI, Investigation, Court, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/jczx482xtk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/4xeqpdcp/anu.avif Anu Muhmmad Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T12:37:18.384Z Mob violence: Imposing no punishment implies support Mob Justice, Government, Law and order, Violence https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8jj3d6urwt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/mqghmbrh/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-31ftyvb5okgazipurdh061520260331img-20260331-wa0010.avif Photo shows children infected with measles and measles-like symptoms at a hospital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T12:32:00.191Z 7 more children die of measles and measles symptoms Measles, Death, DGHS https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/5lh33wmopd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/tq1e2nci/Loan-and-default.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T11:59:28.064Z Banking sector: Why is there no escape from the cycle of defaulted loans? Loan Default, Economy, Bank Loot, Corruption, Pohela Boishakh https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/d15scg0oqm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/cnpwy2ul/Image-7.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T11:54:07.134Z Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport announces ‘Esho He Baishakh’ carnival and culinary fest Hotel, Pohela Boishakh, Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/fhi6tod1hy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/z03k4uu3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12gcwz5frdpexels-karola-g-8005508.avif Practise listening English for 10 minutes every day. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T11:49:11.751Z IELTS and TOEFL preparation: How to improve your English pronunciation IELTS, TOEFL, English, Language Learning, Tips https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/8ee9oxugd3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/a5ugv5hu/TiffinBox-1.jpeg A popular fast-food brand “TiffinBox” a concern of B-trac has now launched its journey in Mohammadpur Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T11:28:41.417Z ‘TiffinBox’ second outlet launched in Mohammadpur for food lovers Fast Food, Launch, Brand, Mohammadpur https://en.prothomalo.com/science-technology/gadgets/rtjwpml7on https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/07/04/8a62b054013a9d7431c232da248c1e40-Samsung.jpg This file photo taken on 11 October 2016 shows the Samsung store in Paris. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T11:22:36.778Z Samsung to discontinue Samsung Messages App in July, urges switch to Google Messages South Korea, Samsung, Messaging apps, Google, Smartphone https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/uy1m62q0ut https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/dg3tcwme/DCCI-Pre-Budget-Discussion.jpg Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir speaks as the chief guest at a high-level session titled “Live Pre-budget Discussion 2026-27: Expectations of Private Sector” at a city hotel on 13 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T11:20:54.786Z Muktadir pledges massive deregulation, process simplification to boost economy National Budget, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Budget 2026-27, Economy, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/8b3jplimrk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/atalzzt7/16.-GazipurBeeFlower.JPG A honeybee collects nectar while hovering around wax apple blossoms (jamrul). Mawna, Sreepur, Gazipur, 13 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/6j36rbvf/17.-Science-FairSirajgong.jpg Visitors crowd the stalls of various educational institutions at the 47th National Science and Technology Week and Science Fair. Raiganj, Sirajganj, 13 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/vuxdswgq/18.-PabnaSib.jpg Marking Chaitra Sankranti, people dressed as Shiva and Parvati move in groups, visiting different shops at Bera Bazaar. Bera Bazaar, Pabna, 13 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/mvj03upp/19.-SyletPlay.jpg On a Chaitra afternoon, children have fun and play football. Aliya Madrasa, Sylhet, 13 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/1ptccpwa/20.-BondhusavaMuktojodda-Fair.jfif Guests and students stand for the national anthem ahead of the inauguration of the Dhaka round of the Prothom Alo Bondhusabha Liberation War Olympiad. Milestone School and College, Dhaka, 13 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/itzn8cuw/16.-GazipurBeeFlower.JPG A honeybee collects nectar while hovering around wax apple blossoms (jamrul). Mawna, Sreepur, Gazipur, 13 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/bxnbqj1q/21.-SMEA-FairDhaka.jfif Buyers and sellers engage actively at stalls during the SME Fair. China Friendship Conference Centre, Dhaka, 13 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/l5ubexmi/22.-AlponaSirajgong.jpg Students paint alpona (traditional motifs) on the premises of an educational institution in preparation for welcoming the Bengali New Year. Raiganj, Sirajganj, 13 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T10:43:03.534Z TOP SHOTS (13 April 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/obd4bf7bm5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/chd17b1u/DCCI-Pre-budget-Discussion.avif A section of speakers at a pre-budget discussion organised by the DCCI at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka on 13 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T10:40:53.701Z DCCI proposes raising tax-free income ceiling to Tk 500,000, what it means for taxpayers Middle East War, DCCI, Tax, BNP Government, Income Tax, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, National Budget, Budget 2026-27, Tax-free Income Limit https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9iw0rerwn5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/gzpevaqn/Speaker-with-Verma.avif Outgoing Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker. The meeting took place today, Monday, at the Speaker's office in the National Parliament. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/g1hp5zge/Hafiz-witrh-Pranay.avif Outgoing Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker. The meeting took place today, Monday, at the Speaker's office in the National Parliament. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T10:13:03.903Z Pranay Verma meets Speaker, emphasizes strengthening relations Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/90gwbn26kz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/ouprm5iw/AI25AVYTSVJ2PNTIHP2EY56AMY.jpg A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia on 4 June 2023. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T10:03:35.417Z Oil climbs above $102 as US plans Hormuz blockade Oil Price, Strait of Hormuz, Israel-US attack on Iran, Global Economy, Iran-Israel Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nsarb4r7ln https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/hvxrpcrk/prothomalo-bangla2025-12-106s3uibl2WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-10-at-11.09.23.avif National Human Rights Commission Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T09:02:55.727Z Human Rights Commission ‘automatically’ dissolved, outgoing commissioners write open letter National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Human rights, Ordinance, Interim Government, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/international/1qobrptkls https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/vz5wuhd2/475221-01-02.jpg A Pakistani Ranger walks past a billboard for the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T08:57:40.296Z Iran, US 'sincere' about ceasefire: Turkey foreign minister Turkey, Iran-Israel Ceasefire , USA, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/pjweb2u7lm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/fzgby8uy/youth-conclave.JPG The Youth Conclave 2026, held at the Bangladesh Military Museum, brought together young leaders, policymakers and civil society Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T08:24:40.403Z Youth Conclave 2026 highlights youth engagement, 6 organisations awarded Youth, Award, Equality https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/6fk8ufg030 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/12c5504j/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12i8a4htvtX-BCB-Board-President-Aminul-Islam-BULBUL2.avif Aminul Islam during an interview at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/8e9p5mje/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-1299wkxvpnBCB04104.avif Upon returning to the BCB after visiting the ground in Purbachal, Aminul learned that the board had been dissolved. The photo was taken when Aminul was speaking to journalists after inspecting the ground in Purbachal. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/xv0um6br/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12l671hhtrBCB-President-interacts-with-cricketers-at-Mirpur-ground-then-takes-pictures-3.avif Aminul Islam is engaged in discussion with the players. At the time, he was the president of the BCB. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/bdbqyzaj/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12kn70bx6xXBCBBoardPresidentAminulIslamBULBUL12.avif Aminul Islam during an interview at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/4i595s4h/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12sgameokeBCB-President-Aminul-Islam-at-the-board-meeting-13.avif Aminu Islam at a meeting of the cricket board. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/jkv1g1mj/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-128qn3xuwlA21I8926.avif Aminul Islam during an interview at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/g07i70jp/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-123rvct7y6New-BCB-president-Bulbul-at-press-conference-14.avif Aminul feels a sense of regret at not being able to complete his work as BCB president. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/ft693ybz/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12kq8v8vhoA21I8938.avif Aminul does not consider the current BCB committee to be legitimate. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/756ru0mm/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12ttcraoinA21I8955.avif Aminul Islam https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/7d1sf9k3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05qcrfp3j3BCB-President-Aminul-Islam-at-the-board-meeting-18.avif Aminul spoke at length about his time as BCB president. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T08:09:31.320Z 'I never thought a board could be dissolved so nakedly' Aminul Islam Bulbul, Interview, BCB, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/yvc4m9e96u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/xtcwkv4r/sabina.avif Bangladesh's renowned singer Sabina Yasmin writes about Asha Bhosle https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/vg7qee6v/sabina-1.avif Sabina Yasmin Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T07:35:45.941Z Asha ji smilingly said rice, fish and rosogolla were here favourites Asha Bhosle, Sabina Yasmin, Music, Tribute https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/x0hhbu6794 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/0etcg55j/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12p4dnvq62Kushtia2jpeg.avif More than fifty police personnel were deployed at the shrine. The photo was taken in Philipnagar village of Daulatpur, Kushtia on 12 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/7ozzt2so/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12er3anfeeKushtia.avif This shrine was attacked and set on fire. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T06:58:15.000Z Old video spread from 7 IDs before mob attack on shrine Mob Beating, Killing, Arson, Kushtia, Facebook, Video https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vafog6s1cw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/xe66gll7/d1dba4d9501561P20mr.jpg At a press conference held on 13 April, 2026 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Law Minister Asaduzzaman, and Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Nurul Islam outlined the government’s position. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T06:36:43.835Z Govt to introduce new bills for enforced disappearances and other lapsed ordinances Enforced Disappearance, Ordinance, 13th Parliament, Amendment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/qfwdlsqe43 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/ma25kd9o/ncpo.avif Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, party spokesperson, for Dhaka South; Ariful Islam Adeeb, senior joint convener, for Dhaka North, Tarikul Islam for Cumilla; Md Mobashwer Ali for Rajshahi; and Abdur Rahman Afzal for Sylhet. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T04:11:22.154Z What’s behind NCP’s early announcement of candidates for city elections National Citizen Party - NCP, NCP Candidate, Mayor Election https://en.prothomalo.com/international/wl9zsx3h0h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-14/vv0le9eg/TT-trade.avif US President Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T03:20:42.980Z Trump orders blockade of Hormuz strait after Iran talks fail Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, Blockade, Talks, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/international/wp6mu9l37v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-13/mhgdxdoo/480916-01-02.jpg US President Donald Trump returns to White House on 12 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T03:15:40.513Z Trump says doesn't care if Iran comes back to talks Donald Trump, Iran-Israel Conflict, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/432qlya0lq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/1plq78d6/Chowdhury-Saima-Ferdous.avif Chowdhury Saima Ferdous https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/ytpp95na/Chowdhury-Saima-Ferdous-1.avif Professor Chowdhury Saima Ferdous https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/wevvvzws/Chowdhury-Saima-Ferdous-2.avif Professor Chowdhury Saima Ferdous Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T02:49:16.826Z Keeping women active in politics is not an act of charity July Mass Uprising , Women empowerment, Women, Gender Equality, Politics, Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/w1j2tf4klw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-05/5ba663c8-b6af-45c0-9e4c-dffddaddaec1/Sajjad_Sharif_Press_Freedom.JPG Journalism is not a race. It is a discipline built on verification, restraint, and responsibility https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/k2jdi4pi/Reuters.png Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T02:49:00.275Z Truth before speed: What Serajul Islam Quadir's "Reuters'er Dingulo" teaches us about journalism Book Review, Journalism, Reuters https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7z52cjg8f2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-02/79maxwct/prothomalo-bangla2020-09be44bac2-94ed-4d11-9da7-7fdad25c4b81IMG8327.avif Women workers work at a readymade garments factory in Bangladesh. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-13T02:48:09.027Z 3 unions can be formed in a factory Labour Law, Trade https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a8f11ns0wz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/97kjqjf4/Kohinoor-Mia.avif Widely discussed police official Kohinoor Mia Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T16:15:46.508Z Widely discussed police officer Kohinoor Mia granted retrospective promotion Bangladesh Police, BNP Government, Home Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/tbu23w8c17 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/r6f0ehzi/Mob-violence.avif Pir Shamim Reza, also known as Jahangir, was murdered in this shrine in Daulatpur, Kushtia. Currently, police have been deployed there. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-08/f343939f-0d41-48fa-8315-1bca57415f45/am.webp Anu Muhammad https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/7sov92rz/Rezaur-Rahman-1.avif Rezaul Karim Shohag Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T15:24:07.399Z 'Mob violence reemerges as perpetrators not brought to justice' Mob Justice, Chaos, Anarchy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/5o6z8zzsfx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/8cs2jekf/Aminul-Islam-Bulbul.avif Former President of Bangladesh Cricket Board, Aminul Islam Bulbul Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T14:47:52.626Z 2 ‘influential countries’ block Aminul’s job with veto Bangladesh Cricket, Aminul Islam Bulbul, BCB, ACC, ICC https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/94uz54704b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/7509clxs/shirin.avif Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at court in Dhaka last Tuesday Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T13:25:46.305Z Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury released on bail from Kashimpur jail Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Jail, Bail, Kashimpur High Security Central Jail, Kashmir https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0zji5irloc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/08/05/0f555af237d9500a9091e5976f0f8369-Shafique-Ahmed.jpg Former law minister Shafique Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T12:47:54.489Z Former law minister Shafique Ahmed passes away Obituary, Law Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/orykmscvjj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/d1ky772l/BFF-President-Tabith-Awal-during-Bff-Meet-The-Press-session1.avif BFF President Tabith Awal at a BFF Meet the Press session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/j6s8fasm/Tabith_Awal.avif Tabith Awal was elected BFF President on 26 October 2024 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/jqve2ugx/Mirajuls-shot-on-goal-against-MSC1.avif Only 11 matches have been held in the Bangladesh Football League that started over 6 months ago Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T12:30:12.430Z Bangladesh football: District level games neglected even in the Tabith era Tabith Awal, BFF, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/d8j5zde442 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/fsbduez0/runa.avif Runa Laila with Asha Bhosle at the latter's home. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/how3uj8r/runa-asha.avif Runa Laila with Asha Bhosle Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T12:25:23.076Z Runa Laila bursts into tears upon hearing of Asha Bhosle's death Asha Bhosle, Runa Laila, Music https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/bnems7x5zj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/8n4ds5sc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-12-at-16.38.59.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T11:52:50.234Z What causes crisis over constitutional reform Constitution, Reform, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/i48lfb0z0m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/02ah1zkx/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12podpl4tfWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-12-at-15.49.53.avif In Lakshmipur, allegations of assaulting women have been raised against Aftab Uddin, a former leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir, Aftab Uddin (wearing a white T-shirt). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/ojs8qm03/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12acvxhtv8WhatsAppImage20260412at155252.avif Accused Aftab Uddin after being arrested by the police. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T11:50:24.300Z ‘Mayoral candidate’ seen beating several women Beating, Women, Assault, Lakshmipur, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wbd8zxvacd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/dp85ihdq/asad.avif Law minister Md Asaduzzaman addresses a press briefing at parliament. 12 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T11:48:54.560Z Law Minister urges against spreading confusion about ordinances that haven't been raised Law Minister, Ordinance, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/2rx5crwles https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/y602e4s5/Picture-2-1.jpg On 14 April, during the Pohela Boishakh festivities, Tahsan Rahman Khan will appear as a “One-Day Shop Manager” at the vivo brand store at Jamuna Future Park Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-12T11:33:08.224Z Great opportunity to meet-and-greet Tahsan this boishakh Vivo, Tahsan Rahman Khan, Pohela Boishakh