https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/f3buy7nxc1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/kj26wuwy/prothomalo-english2026-08-069mtacl06prothomalo-english2021-07de4f0548-c64c-40d0-8a21-e1a0c289eb6dMinistryofPublicAdministration1.avif Ministry of Public Administration Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T13:55:41.102Z Reshuffle in three secretary posts, including the Public Division of the President's Office Public Administration Ministry, Secretary, Agriculture Ministry, Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/whhn66sqaq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/4bsy0pvu/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21dxzsdo47president.avif Acting Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Kayser Kamal administered the oath of office of the country’s highest constitutional post to Mirza Fakhrul Islam. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T13:38:38.691Z Mirza Fakhrul sworn in as 23rd president of Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/0yro9ueifm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/i0a7ikwk/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-214uf29a3uUntitled-1.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T12:38:19.612Z Cabinet reshuffle, five new members, who will get which ministry Cabinet Member, State Minister, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/sports/clxd87hyml https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/dxkxmdkv/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-14.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/usr6vtu0/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-4.jpeg Taijul Islam joins the practice session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/ollhgbud/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-3.jpeg Hasan Mahmud during the net session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/ae6iwvvn/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-1.jpeg Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons (R) and Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) chief selector Habibul Bashar sit on the dugout during the practice session. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/0dkvekw6/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-5.jpeg Mushfique Rahim joins the practice session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/ruk50dx0/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-7.jpeg The Great Barrier Reef Arena in in the Queensland city of Mackay, Australia is ready to hos the second Test between Bangladesh and Australia. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/v192vv01/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-2.jpeg A bird a picks fruits in the Great Barrier Reef Arena in the Queensland city of Mackay, Australia https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/ayylh9ma/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-9.jpeg Litton Das and Habibul Bashar during the net session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/orpfc7j2/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-10.jpeg Taskin Ahmed and Mominul Haque attend the practice https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/ia6w3dbu/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-11.jpeg Mehidy Hasan Miraz joins a net session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/orpc16or/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-12.jpeg Australia players inspect the pitch https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/317ibpop/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-13.jpeg Australian captain Pat Cummins speaks at the pre-match briefing https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/0673jzst/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-8.jpeg Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto speaks at the pre-match briefing https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/baehcs87/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-14.jpeg Mushfique Rahim, Taijul Islam and Mominul Haque during the net session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/6uwg4jr0/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-16.jpeg Mushfique Rahim and Taijul Islam inspect the pitch https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/bvoz5k6o/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-17.jpeg Tanzid Hasan during practice session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/fnhds7f6/Mackay-Test-BAN-vs-AUS-18.jpeg Taksin Ahemd during the practice session Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T12:17:46.699Z Bangladesh practise for second Test against Australia in Mackay BCB, Bangladesh, Australia, ICC World Test Championship, Test, Test Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/e0rwrok78k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-07/1n99tkxu/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-26cb0e7sxlUntitled2.avif Bangabhaban Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T11:39:04.374Z Bangabhaban ready for president’s swearing-in, 4 new cabinet members to take oath Presidential Election, Bangabhaban, President, Oath, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/q7vwgeyec6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/kj0dyffs/prothomalo-bangla2025-12-27ycs9tgq1James.avif James https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/nkxkrots/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-29ad5ankhw6.avif Nagar Baul James https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/f5c1o3fy/prothomalo-bangla2023-022e331c65-321b-4a2a-9a78-41320a643a06WhatsAppImage20230216at70936PM1.avif James performs at a concert ahead of the BPL final https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/0phbidlh/prothomalo-bangla2022-10b255147a-4a1a-44e2-ac0e-b4cf50abf72fFaruqMahfuzAnaminTrinationMegaFestivalBangladeshIndiaPakistan8375647058.avif James Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T11:10:54.772Z Controversy over Rome hotel room, James speaks out James, Musician, Nagar Baul, Concert https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tb4b689v6g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/nusaau2f/Fakhrul.webp President-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir pays his respects to BNP founder and Shaheed president Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia at their graves in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka on 21 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T10:56:27.104Z Mirza Fakhrul pays homage to Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia Presidential Election, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Oath https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/0926n1v227 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/js5hb1ut/8prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21hvdjxne38-rangamati-butterfly.avif A colorful butterfly sits on an ixora flower. Boradam, Rangamati. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/qi8iy9q1/1prothomalo-bangla2026-08-213osqsa041-manikgonj-jute.avif A farmer takes cut jute from the field to a body of water for retting. Terasree, Ghior Upazila, Manikganj, 21 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/j1fb86vq/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21i9se7sjm2-narayangonj-road-blockade.avif Leaders and activists of Islami Andolan, along with local residents, block the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the morning to protest the murder of Mujahidul Islam Bulbul in Bandar, Narayanganj. Madanpur area. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/sshn8o7h/3prothomalo-bangla2026-08-213ewskuee3-sitakundo-ship-breaking.avif Dipu Das, who was affected by toxic gas while working at the yard of Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries in Sitakunda. Jelepara, Bhatiari, Chattogram, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/iz1kexgz/4prothomalo-bangla2026-08-213ntfypcs4-faridpur-mustard-oil-feri.avif Mozammel Sheikh from Chuadanga extracts mustard oil daily using a mobile mill and sells it. Alipur, Sadar Upazila, Faridpur, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/1px87o20/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21pupmso055-naogaon-feriwala.avif He goes around rural areas early in the morning, hawking paper toys and flowers for children. Paldangi area, Dikrir Char Union, Sadar Upazila, Faridpur, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/wec1jn4c/6prothomalo-bangla2026-08-214pj50sly6-faridpur-boat-sail.avif A farmer returns home by boat, hoisting a sail after collecting dhaincha grass for livestock feed. Baliadangi area, Dikrir Char Union, Sadar Upazila, Faridpur, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/aakgphiw/7prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21vnen6fzk7-sirajgonj-dragon-fly.avif A golden dragonfly rests on the grass in the morning sun. Tamai Fakirpara, Belkuchi, Sirajganj, 21 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/dgbcnn52/8prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21hvdjxne38-rangamati-butterfly.avif A colorful butterfly sits on an ixora flower. Boradam, Rangamati. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/av33ubve/9prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21oi3ul7g89-daudkandi-theatre.avif Members of a landless organization perform various theatrical roles. Balur Math, Tinpara village, Daudkandi, Comilla, 21 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/t2y7ofjh/10prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21ismkxhs410-daudkandi-traffic-jam.avif Severe traffic congestion on the Chattogram-bound lane of the Dhaka-Chittagong highway. Barapara, Daudkandi, Comilla, 21 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T10:28:49.921Z TOP SHOTS (21 August 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9y3blogbrj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/2fmefzgz/Banglalink-BTRC.avif Logos of Banglalink and Starlink Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T10:25:07.320Z Banglalink seeks commercial approval for mobile communications without towers Technology, Starlink, Banglalink, Mobile operator, Mobile Connectivity, Internet Connection, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/a61vqgyybm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-12/3fccc159-8270-4107-b2f7-46a71b7541f5/2023_12_13T120833Z_333419758_RC2XQS9RGQFA_RTRMADP_3_USA_CHINA_CHIPS_MILITARY.JPG Semiconductor chips https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/262o0k6m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-15.16.05.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T10:15:16.752Z Sustainable path to Bangladesh's semiconductor future Science and Technology, Bangladesh, Industry https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/f36vov5q0l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/f5uha7yy/70914de5508859P18mr.jpg Hasan Mahmud practices in the net. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/ayovgu2m/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21rzuyp40nWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-9.22.39-AM-1.avif Taskin Ahmed and Mominul Hoque at the practice. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/uktnw739/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-09.22.35.jpeg Captain Najmul Hossain https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/nn09r7tu/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21ysgb4imaWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-10.40.15-AM.avif Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam check out the pitch, Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T10:14:29.979Z Bangladesh squad for Mackay Test: Who will play, who will miss out? Test, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/business/hot5v3jxgx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/e3j1sdt2/RGF05070.JPG.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/b0auksl2/RGF05096.JPG.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/6unn6wvy/RGF05100.JPG.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T10:06:53.778Z Colocity hosts Dhaka event on secure enterprise email solutions Email, Business, Communication https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/k6j35syjml https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/1ujqey30/Clockwise-Abdul-Moyeen-Khan-Andaleeve-Rahman-Partho-Mohammad-Shamim-Kaiser-Lincoln-and-Saching-Prue-Jeri.avif (Clockwise) Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman Partho Mohammad Shamim Kaiser Lincoln and Saching Prue Jeri Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T09:33:16.733Z 4 new faces set to join cabinet as several receive calls Cabinet Division, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Andaleeve Rahman Partha https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/y7n4e0959q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/8fxxipli/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21hn5x1f7ma5ec19e4-d210-4c8e-a751-0036ba65eca0.avif The accident occurred while the vessel was being dismantled in Bhatiary, Sitakunda. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/owzvpnzi/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21s1y0nbjxcc8ae8d6-d52b-4878-b1a4-4f6a635a8831.avif A worker who fell ill while dismantling the ship is being taken to hospital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T09:11:55.870Z Ship-breaking yard tragedy: Experts submit report on deaths of 10 workers Chattogram, Death, Gas, Shipping Industry, Industries Ministry, LNG https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/good-day-bangladesh/ff1nj2idtt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/mle3gl9a/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20t3zakvfm080732RANGPURDH057620260730IMG-20260726-WA0098.JPG.avif Golzar Hossain picks bay leaves from trees planted beside a road in Bajemazkur village of Kaunia upazila in Rangpur. The photo is taken recently https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/rx7za2sg/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20fpabe0aq090431RANGPURDH057620260730IMG-20260726-WA0048.JPG.avif About 95pc of people in Bajemazkur village are now involved in bay leaf cultivation. Kaunia, Rangpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/qv1jm7kp/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20hc42sy6sRANGPURDH057620260730IMG-20260726-WA0058.JPG.avif A group of farmers return home after harvesting bay leaves from their fields in Bajemazkur village of Kaunia upazila in Rangpur. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/qnwzo9v8/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-203ewnzx2kRANGPURDH057620260730IMG-20260726-WA0054.JPG.avif Bay leaf sales from one acre of land can generate at least Tk150,000 a year. Bajemazkur village, Kaunia upazila, Rangpur, recently. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T08:26:52.967Z From poverty to prosperity: How 14 bay leaf saplings completely changed Golzar’s life Rangpur, Cultivation, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Agriculture , Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/n29rymbzda https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/f0um4idb/mohiuddin.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T08:14:00.391Z Whatever will we do with this nation? Nationalism, Bangladesh, Bengal , Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Pakistan, India, India-Pakistan Conflict https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/y7nnt4wr8i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/l7x9fifi/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21mzy4gs9j290294-01-02.avif Australia made only one change in their squad for the second test against Bangladesh. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/xsteb2i9/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21uh4etd9f4a28cc31804e411a90e65f05749a6bad.avif Australian cricketers check out the pitch. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/xbang2po/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21ag7cqhls4db1beabd75049baad0f3d61ea440414.avif Australia captain Pat Cummins speaks at a press conference. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-13/rq7zfwx8/Trophy.jpeg Bangladesh and Australia skippers pose with the trophy at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on 12 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T08:07:11.437Z Australia make one change in squad against Bangladesh Test Cricket, Australia, Bangladesh, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/qmq84l72zc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/4w8ph9m1/Nila-Chowdhury-Salman-Shah.avif Neela Chowdhury and Salman Shah https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/qe9zmayq/Dolly-Johur.avif Dolly Johur https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/aw71qclm/Dipjol.avif Dipjol https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/ydbam1k0/Actor-Shiba-Sanu.avif Shiba Sanu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/nvl4fzul/Salman-Shah.avif Salman Shah Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T07:49:31.451Z "Dipjol should also be questioned," "Dolly Johur could be accused": Salman Shah’s mother Salman Shah, Murder, Arrest, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vmgk6vuxt7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/8fafvost/info.avif Leaders and activists of Islami Andolan, along with local residents, block the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in protest against the killing of Mujahidul Islam Bulbul in Bandar, Narayanganj. Friday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T07:40:38.063Z Highway blocked in Narayanganj to protest killing of Islami Jubo Andolan leader Narayanganj, Protest, Case, Murder https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/aixkra1ik8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-15/ebn7e63w/killer.avif Mohammad Raihan Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T07:07:05.043Z ‘Criminal’ Raihan issues ‘wait and see’ threat on Facebook Crime, Chattogram, Criminal Gang, Threat, Law and order, Criminal Case https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/t36mtit2ix https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/iqdnfbjc/image-416689-1787291295.jpg Newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T06:30:35.409Z Mirza Fakhrul to take oath as President this evening President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Presidential Election, Parliament, Election commission, BNP https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/zjtmregexs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/cq17aoou/778844-01-02.jpg Security personnel cordon off a street outside the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on August 20, 2026 after Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered to transfer jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to hospital for medical treatment. Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered on 18 August that Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his lawyers over claims of poor health. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-08/5d35c676-a9af-437c-92d5-d75ab722352f/Imran_Khan_Reuters.jpg Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T06:23:03.624Z Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: govt Pakistan, Imran Khan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/chkinybonq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/0kswxdvy/info.avif Driver Mosammat Rabeya Khatun at the wheel of a bus. She was photographed at the BRTC depot in Tejgaon, Dhaka during the inauguration of the “Pink Bus” service on 18 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/87fjumrr/info.avif Female drivers taking women passengers to their destinations on a “Pink Bus.” https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/e0lctjbn/info.avif ‘Pink Bus’ driver Khadija Akter in the women drivers’ rest area at the BRTC depot in Motijheel, Dhaka on 20 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T06:07:46.977Z Women drivers say they will not be deterred by ridicule and harassment Transport, Women, Women empowerment, Bus, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/xx1sk8mdmt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/wh7lssab/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20kjs1usuy67d61cbe-d0b7-434d-8f46-6913bee0c40f.avif Bangladesh National Cricket Team coach Phil Simmons https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/80s63tex/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-10.40.18.jpeg Tanzid Hasan at the the practice session of Bangladesh team on 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/bgn0v92o/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-207tv6zmxl2919070102.avif Bangladesh National Cricket Team coach Phil Simmons. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/srvsdtfx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-10.40.14.jpeg Litton das and Habibul Bashar at the practice session of Bangladesh team on 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/nfedi610/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19lbiw1lkdAfter-Win-against-1st-test-against-Australia-in-Darwin1.webp Bangladesh won their first Test against Australia in Darwin Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T05:28:23.235Z Simmons wary of a wounded Australia Bangladesh Cricket, Bangladesh, Test Cricket, Australia, Cricket, Phil Foden https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/h8f6577w1p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-01/0d506d9a-5513-4dc6-8441-d0808cd32591/Bangabhaban.webp Bangabhaban, the official residence of the president of Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T04:19:01.927Z Will the President’s powers increase? Presidential Election, Politics, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Constitution, Prime Minister, President, BNP Government, BNP, National Citizen Party - NCP, Nahid Islam, Salahuddin Ahmed https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/55h0ljyc1y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-11/bdxazydd/prothomalo-bangla2025-08-24t4h2mkcd6.avif Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) building. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T04:18:56.425Z First meeting held at DU on arranging next DUCSU election; VC attends DUCSU, Dhaka University, Student Politics, Campus https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/46zsk0svz8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-02/cpzdt44k/409291-01-02.jpg US President Donald Trump delivers national address on war against Iran Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T03:44:12.646Z US pushes allies, China to back Trump’s economic war on Iran USA, China, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/76m4tztbnq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-06/4d4d5343-a9b5-4e7e-ab2c-4c668f6d8f06/1685770347_unb_newswire.jpg A gas stove Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T03:23:40.241Z Gas crisis forces 20 factories in Mymensingh to send workers home Gas Supply, Industry, Mymensingh https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/6axjyo337x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/69mpzjo7/Debapriya-Bhattacharya.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T02:23:35.566Z Want to give an A, but it's leaning towards a B: Debapriya Bhattacharya BNP Government, Economy, Reform Commission, Good Governance, State Reform, Interview, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/23j6aav8hd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-02/e4ce3796-a80c-4436-95e1-d59932d6e4b4/Germany.gif Worldwide, the rush to adopt renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions is hurting rural and indigenous communities disproportionately, with their lands taken for solar, wind, bioenergy and hydropower projects, human rights groups say. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T02:21:42.269Z Bangladesh's green energy dilemma: Bold targets, slow grid Renewable Energy, Energy Crisis, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/6hv4qvg4g8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-01/77356d38-2d66-4594-aad5-664b429ce740/prothomalo_bangla_2023_01_100e87ae_d695_4c01_a333_c8d518ea7b27_CHATTOGRAM_DH0397_20230127_HILL__5_.webp Photo shows a hill area in Chattogram Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T02:19:55.185Z Another ‘Jungle Salimpur’ in Chattogram Hill areas, Hill cutting, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/5hvoko83vc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/rq2520oh/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20ufrkyzemGas-Crisis-01.avif With gas stoves becoming difficult to use amid a severe shortage, a landlord has set up a separate kitchen on the rooftop, where tenants are cooking on wood-fired clay stoves. Reduced LNG supplies have triggered a nationwide gas crisis, disrupting household cooking as well as industrial production and power generation. Kathbagicha, Gendaria, Old Dhaka. 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/sjbznpzo/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-202kxg74m8Gas-Crisis-02.avif Cooking continues on wood-fired stoves on a rooftop as gas stoves remain unusable amid the ongoing gas crisis. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/k7mw0gwu/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20zy3tnstwGas-Crisis-03.avif Low gas pressure has left filling stations unable to properly refuel vehicles, resulting in long queues. A filling station on Ceramic Road in Mirpur-12, Dhaka, 20 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T16:12:02.024Z Faint flames in kitchens, long lines at pumps: Gas crisis frustrates citizens and drivers Gas Supply, Crisis, Energy Crisis, Fuel Crisis, Gas https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/fpsjftjvbr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/bttb011j/Australia-visa.avif At the beginning of last year, Bangladeshi passport holders could travel to 39 countries worldwide without an advance visa. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T15:42:28.203Z Australian visa fraud: Nobody seems to care… Australia, visa, Fraud case, Migration, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/international/asia/a9axg72p2f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/k8ez1klw/2026-08-20T104506Z1275505476RC232NAIBAGDRTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT.JPG A robot dog decorated with a traditional-style headpiece pulls a visitor seated on a small cart at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/516xqlzg/2026-08-20T104509Z1626255714RC232NAK1HS1RTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT-FACTBOX.JPG A Unitree G1 robot wearing a boxing helmet and gloves at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/0eyrs00e/2026-08-20T104508Z1924291379RC232NAFMK8IRTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT-FACTBOX.JPG A Fourier Intelligence GR-3 humanoid robot gestures at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/z3y8w8e6/2026-08-20T104508Z83112448RC232NAKPKBDRTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT-FACTBOX.JPG People take pictures of a Deep Robotics X30 robot dog at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/bo77pt5m/2026-08-20T104507Z1260019654RC242NAXG5V3RTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT-FACTBOX.JPG A Siasun SR270A robotic arm at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/sez1z8hk/2026-08-20T104505Z1617833067RC232NA9XGI9RTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT-FACTBOX.JPG A UBTech Walker C1 robot stands at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/w6u9o2pz/2026-08-20T104506Z1275505476RC232NAIBAGDRTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT.JPG A robot dog decorated with a traditional-style headpiece pulls a visitor seated on a small cart at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/xis6h59h/2026-08-20T104506Z1381136841RC232NARNYBWRTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT-FACTBOX.JPG A Galbot G1 robot displayed next to shelves with goods at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/83s1c58s/2026-08-20T104441Z734391393RC242NANV9EZRTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT-FACTBOX.JPG A Robotera L7 humanoid robot sits on a sofa next to backpacks at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/qkpfbtpk/2026-08-20T104438Z124311184RC232NA0OW13RTRMADP3CHINA-TECH-ROBOT-FACTBOX.JPG UBTech Cruzr S2 robots demonstrate their working capabilities at the company's booth at the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, 20 August, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T15:12:24.351Z World Robot Conference 2026, in Beijing China, Robot https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/p97gcxtuyz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-02/0bfd913a-b749-46d5-b232-cfd16fdf56ff/prothomalo_bangla_2023_02_8008170e_9913_461a_ad5d_7593d207d905_WhatsApp_Image_2023_02_16_at_22_19_19.webp Comilla Victorians batsman Johnson Charles celebrates with teammates after hitting the winning runs against Sylhet Strikers in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on 16 February, 2023 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T14:13:04.193Z Bangladesh BPL cricket league suspended for overhaul BPL, Bangladesh Cricket, BCB, Tamim Iqbal, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/1suuytm60x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/c9szkft9/mirza-PM.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman greets Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir after announcement of the results of President election on 20 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/w43ymk78/President-Jamaat.jpg Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir embraces opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman on 20 August Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T12:57:32.965Z Prime Minister, opposition leader embrace Mirza Fakhrul after announcement of results Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Presidential Election, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Shafiqur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/mt6tq6n6gw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-13/4l22zh8q/prothomalo-bangla2025-08-31drk48nj0রিজভী–বাসস.avif Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T12:51:27.597Z Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, BNP, Secretary, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/business/sz0p92hceu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/go4biu3y/GED.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T12:50:19.975Z Target per capita income set at $4,591, with 8.5pc growth over 5 yrs; reforms prioritised Per capita income, growth, Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/international/4buajoz3sm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/40fqxeww/310978-01-04.jpg Six years after stepping down as working royals, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving back to the United Kingdom within weeks, British press reported late 19 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T12:18:00.178Z Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK: British press UK, Prince Harry, Megan Markle, Britain https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/5u9dmz2hbl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/fcw1jbzx/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-204vkyf7au6f76c6e0-9a12-11f1-a05c-fdd5e0ed226e.jpg.avif ‘Niu Lai’ faced widespread criticism on social media after its release over its confusing storyline and poor-quality graphics. Photo: Trailer Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T11:27:10.020Z How a low-budget fever dream sparked a Chinese box office revolt China, Movie, Box Office https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/obqbqx4del https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/qq43jwab/president-Fakhrul.avif Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir casts his vote for presidential election on 20 August Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T11:24:13.166Z Mirza Fakhrul elected 23rd president of Bangladesh Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, President, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/kgerz9ijn5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/7f10f3g8/carlos.avif Some photos began circulating online showing a wedding ceremony being conducted according to Islamic traditions in the presence of a qazi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/v2fct79b/carlos-2.avif Social media and several international media outlets suddenly reported that Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos had converted to Islam. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/ihkcuu7c/carlos-3.avif Roberto Carlos with his wife Mariana Lucon Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T10:55:48.815Z Did Roberto Carlos really convert to Islam? here’s what actually happened Brazil, Morocco, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/gw6e612rdl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-06/f009ec2a-bed0-448d-952c-71a4661126f1/z1.jpg Climate change in Bangladesh. Survival calls for effective climate adaptation https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/udv4ecqb/Photo_2.png https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/7a3tojjh/Photo_1.png Documents difficult for Dhali to decipher https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-17/ndqycqf8/GeminiGeneratedImage8s3u138s3u138s3u.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T10:49:19.488Z Between river and ruin: The story of adaptation Opinion, Sundarbans, Climate Resilience, Climate Change Impact, River https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/17o94hg5oi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/pux2etmb/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-13rqhho86zBangavaban.avif Bangabhaban, the official residence of the president https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/dl2nwbul/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-203y40y7yeFakrul1.avif Two candidates are contesting the presidential election: BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (left) and Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed (right) of the 11-party alliance. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T10:14:09.782Z The President's power, salary, privileges and more... President, Presidential Election, Former President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP, BNP Government, Parliament, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/2nacmsd33u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/1m8enoj1/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20lgpwkwug5.-Bogura-farmer.avif Rural men and women return home carrying grass for their livestock from green Aman paddy fields. Shabrul, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/r0wtp8yu/1prothomalo-bangla2026-08-207jzl006d1Rangamatisunrice.avif The morning sun shrouded in clouds. Dheppochhari Hill, Rangamati, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/k89h3obq/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20lptm7xan2Rangamatiflower.avif A swarm of honeybees gathers nectar from dragon fruit flowers. Shimujjechhara, Rangamati, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/0v8b4vgj/3prothomalo-bangla2026-08-208n65iu213Sirajgonjbird.avif A lone drongo bird rests on an electric wire. Ronotitha, Raiganj, Sirajganj, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/kxt7epb2/4prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20mskdj2c54BoguraPalmfruit.avif Young Siam is returning home with a smile, carrying ripe palm fruits found under the tree. Shabrul, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/5ntfrbva/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20lgpwkwug5.-Bogura-farmer.avif Rural men and women return home carrying grass for their livestock from green Aman paddy fields. Shabrul, Shajahanpur, Bogura, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/n9yxcnb3/6prothomalo-bangla2026-08-200ug1mfax6.-Khulna-swan.avif A flock of domestic geese floats across a water body. Jora Gate, Khulna, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/lstxq4ca/7prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20n5rp7gre8.-Sylhet-rain.avif A gentle drizzle has been falling in Sylhet since morning, prompting this woman to head to her destination with an umbrella. Zindabazar, Sylhet, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/vmf55otf/8prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20vzdzjy239Rangpursugarcandy.avif A farmer cuts sugarcane from his field and takes it to the city's wholesale market. In front of the Police Lines, Rangpur, 20 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/wpfnvcc2/9prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20wk24tbpc10Sylhetworkerwaterlogging.avif Sylhet City Corporation workers are busy clearing garbage and debris from roads and drains despite the light drizzle. Surma Point, Sylhet, 20 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T09:59:10.946Z TOP SHOTS (20 August 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography, Nature, Bird https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4pouaz9ahx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/hqlqx59z/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-20a4leezykWhatsAppImage20260820at21857PM.avif Members of Parliament are casting their votes one by one. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T09:50:09.811Z Presidential Election: Voting begins Presidential Election, Jatiya Sangsad, Vote, MP, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP, Jamaat https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/luzidf3x0n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/915rh1v1/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-26geka87qhছবি-সব.avif Office https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/vbltc4i6/prothomalo-bangla2025-05-20fonthucj159.webp Office Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T09:43:01.316Z First 90 days in new job: What to do and what to avoid Career, Job, Employment https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/0a0doet8pk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-28/k7xm48sz/prothomaloimportmedia201508231ac8887584a53626e6d512bc925231e3-4.avif Gold Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T09:16:17.912Z Gold price crosses Tk 240,000 per bhori again Gold, BAJUS, Price https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/2wxjx0e16t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/597w5asj/College-Admission.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T08:32:12.732Z Class-XI admissions to begin 2 Sept, classes 23 Sept; find out all the details College Admission, HSC Admission, admission https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/3de4cbdqo8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2015/10/13/8f15ecdfc79a2da5f4e340643a7fc4fb-pregnan.jpg Pregnancy Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T08:22:23.389Z Abortion: The ethics of choice and responsibility Opinion, Pregnancy, Rights, Women https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ysro08mhhr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-05/7c5343a6-9fdd-4704-8648-7d3fe6be5368/prothomalo_bangla_2023_04_53d6aa2e_f9e8_4517_a965_9efa3eda3ec9_1.webp Dengue carrier Aedes mosquito. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T07:59:05.731Z 5 of 6 insecticides used to kill Aedes mosquitoes no longer effective IEDCR, Mosquito, Aedes Mosquito, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/n6tnuqbwqc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/nef38j78/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-195rgx346kRAJSHAHIfarmer-1.avif Farmers crowd outside the shop of government-designated distributors for fertiliser. Imamganj area of ​​Godagari upazila of Rajshahi on 19 August, 2026 morning. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/n0pb4m7e/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-199sl0wogrRAJSHAHIfarmer-2.avif A company was fined Tk 30,000 for illegally storing 34 bags of TSP and 8 bags of DAP fertiliser. On 18 August, 2026 Dhopapara Bazar in Puthia, Rajshahi. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T07:38:23.339Z Farmers failing to get fertiliser as required, prices also higher Rajshahi, Price, Fertilizer, Farmer, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ycf9ny45p2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/ov2v68vw/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-196iua950vWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-9.49.05-PM.avif Bangladeshi national's house inside the Lambashia Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/oe8tes6i/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19fy350m66WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-9.50.17-PM.avif Ukhyia Lambashia refugee camp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/cfbksjtj/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-196ernai8fWhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-9.51.avif Bangladeshi passport, NID Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T06:55:33.875Z Bangladeshi Mizanur faces passport complications after registering at refugee camp for relief Refugee, Passport, Rohingya, Ukhiya, NID, Cox's Bazar, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/w4kv94md33 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/hxbqkw32/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-209xuw1uu15.avif State Minister Bobby Hajjaj delivered the keynote address as the chief guest at a day-long training workshop organised by the Chattogram division, titled “Classroom management and local administration's role in primary education” on 19 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T06:49:55.337Z Govt plans to bring all primary, English medium schools under monitoring: Bobby Hajjaj Education, Primary education, English Medium School, Bobby Hajjaj https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m12r8jfv7a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/qa32wemp/info.avif A private real estate company has proposed constructing a luxury residential building on this Dhaka WASA-owned plot on Road 55 in Gulshan-2. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T06:44:28.231Z Question raised over proposed development of WASA’s 114-katha plot in Gulshan WASA, Plot, Residential Facility, Gulshan, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/local/wjwhznggds https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/amkaj3dh/Mr__Waiz_Rahim__MD___CEO__BSIC.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/440iw0g7/Mr.-Waiz-Rahim-MD-CEO-BSIC.jpg Waiz Rahim Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T06:25:37.014Z BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its first MD and CEO Corporate news, Investment, company, City Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/x2e8nbstos https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-09-12/5il0hj8v/prothomalo-bangla_2023-05_ef30ee8e-1c54-4ece-8193-d79ad8516d45_load_shedding_3.webp Load shedding Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T05:35:25.107Z Excelerate gas supply halted, load-shedding rises Gas Supply, Load shedding, LNG https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/djn6d2lond https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/xhn7awi5/Dipu-Moni-1.avif Former education minister and joint general secretary of the Awami League (whose activities have been banned in the country), Dipu Moni, was released on a 12-hour parole to bid a farewell to her deceased husband. She leaves Munshiganj District Jail at around 6:15 am on 20 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/gmwkyahk/Dipu-Moni-2.avif Dipu Moni comes out of jail amid security at around 6:15 am on 20 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/6iglsnz1/Dipu-Moni-3.avif Dipu Moni is being taken to Dhaka by a prison van from Munshiganj District Jail on 20 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T04:30:23.153Z Dipu Moni released on 12-hour parole to attend husband’s funeral Dipu Moni, Awami League, Death, Parole, Munshiganj, Jail https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/tvwqb8g7gx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/v0o26zb5/778844-01-02.jpg Aug 19, 2026; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) collides with Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner (27) in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/0yt1orlq/778844-01-02.jpg Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CF Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T04:27:03.343Z Messi scores first goal since father’s death Lionel Messi, Inter Miami https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/q1o740y6ai https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/g00i6dar/778844-01-02.jpg A man holds an Iranian flag, next to a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T04:14:11.338Z Iran goes on offensive as diplomacy with US stalls Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, US https://en.prothomalo.com/international/n0zwmk4t0g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/06/12/c7e4f7e7e08c5ced2552628de0bdcdec-Meeting.jpg US president Donald Trump shakes hands with North Korea`s leader Kim Jong Un before their bilateral meeting at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore on 12 June 2018. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T04:03:15.314Z North Korea leader’s sister says ‘unaware’ of reported Kim-Trump communication Donald Trump, North Korea, Kim Jong Un https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/ngw9hjoqb5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/nfedi610/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19lbiw1lkdAfter-Win-against-1st-test-against-Australia-in-Darwin1.webp Bangladesh won their first Test against Australia in Darwin https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/pee4y1nj/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19h5rvib50AfterLost1sttestAustraliainDarwin1.webp Australia last experienced whitewash at their own homeland in 1887 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/39ivz9j2/prothomalo-bangla2024-01fbe79eb0-2dd4-4ae8-973a-ca3a7148f3d63105770102.webp Shamar Joseph’s extraordinary bowling helped West Indies win the second Test in Brisbane against Australia Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T03:59:02.283Z Can Bangladesh achieve in Mackay what has not happened in 139 years? Australia, Test Cricket, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/jirulh76s8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/1scwzrzb/Kolkata-fire.avif The devastating fire breaks out at a residential hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street near New Market in Kolkata, West Bengal in the small hours of 19 August 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/xceh2xna/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-197u3e2fsrkushtiadh057220260819kushtia-deasis.avif Journalist Debashish Dutta, his wife Afsana Sharmin and their son Shornoshish Dutta died in the fire in Kolkata. Debashish Dutta posted this photo on Facebook on 4 August 2026 while in India. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T03:52:24.655Z Kolkata hotel was operating ‘without proper documents’ Kolkata, Fire, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m79tr7xuxy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-18/eyvssed2/gascrisis-2.jpg Workers idle away their time as factories shut down due to the gas shortage https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-18/duj95asx/Motorcycle.jpeg Motorcyclists wait in queue for fuel oil at a petrol pump in Dhaka on 16 March 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-27/3dkeupsw/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-277zkp2itqcng-station-hazaribagh-27072026-01.avif Gas pressure at filling stations has dropped, resulting in long queues of CNG-powered auto-rickshaws. The photo was taken in the Hazaribagh area of Dhaka on 27 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/2026-08-12/94dnrejn/Gas.avif A severe gas shortage has hit the country, disrupting supplies at CNG filling stations. CNG-powered auto-rickshaws, cars and ambulances formed long queues as they waited to refuel in the Jatrabari area of Dhaka in the afternoon on 11 August 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T03:41:53.603Z 3 months spent just tackling the crisis, progress on solutions remains slow BNP Government, Gas Supply, Energy Crisis, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/c103kh64iz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-02/3okgpr3s/Measles.avif A woman caries a child with measles at the DNCC Dedicated Covid-19 Hospital, Mohakhali in Dhaka on 1 June 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T02:55:29.840Z 65pc children with measles suffer from malnutrition Measles, Children, Vaccination, Death, icddr,b https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wyhvdhdejd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-20/d9pin7ak/Mirza-Fakrul-Oli-Ahmed.avif (From L-R) BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Oli Ahmed, the candidate of the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-20T02:42:22.382Z Presidential election today; how voting to take place Presidential Election, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP Government, BNP, BNP Candidate, Jamaat Candidate, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party - NCP, MP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/5ecqry12h7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-18/eq63nox6/Tariques-arrival.avif Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T16:47:54.592Z Satisfaction with govt stands at 54pc, PM at 66pc: Survey Survey, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party - NCP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/roundtable/jbbxb5u02t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/3gte4wn8/ROUNDTABLEKHALED-SARKER-4055308.JPG At the roundtable discussion (from left) are Mahbubul Karim, Shariful Islam Hasan, Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Nurul Kader, and Al-Mamunul Ansari. This took place yesterday, Tuesday at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T16:10:34.954Z Coordinated action needed to rehabilitate returning migrants Overseas job, Migrants, Returnees https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2kamzrlk8l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/64t02r9y/4191eace-bfbb-4e4c-8c54-f547422cae8a.jpg Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha today, Wednesday. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/8fo0nfic/5a800fd8-38e2-4d3f-bb43-9d20101d1430.jpg Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha today, Wednesday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T15:45:21.231Z Qatar assures Bangladesh of support for energy security Qatar, Bangladesh, Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister, Energy, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/675dv7vi9b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/i7u1krmn/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19uttiplzwMirja-Fakrul-Islam.avif At the BNP parliamentary party meeting, MPs were urged to vote for Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in the presidential election, at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on 19 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/u6bf3168/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19e7ccixs4Mirza-Fakhrul-01.avif Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at a meeting of the BNP parliamentary party at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on 19 August. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/afxe1w5n/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-152za19qbcpm.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T15:22:19.207Z Mirza Fakhrul repeatedly breaks down in tears during his farewell speech Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Parliament, Presidential Election, BNP Government, BNP, BNP Chairperson, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/yauxpw51dl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/gdzaeprk/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19jpa67q8rlayout-1600x1067-8.avif Junaid Mia, whose wedding in Akhaura, Brahmanbaria, was called off after an argument over the absence of a whole goat at the wedding feast, has married another woman. He shared a photo with his new bride on Facebook, announcing the marriage. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/7pm0lwt9/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-19ukkkibillayout-1600x1067-7.avif Junaid Mia got married in Kasba, Brahmanbaria and shared a photo from the wedding on Facebook, asking everyone to pray for the newlyweds. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/y65ligk4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-193j2e7k7lBBariaDH051720260819Untitled1.avif A platter of a whole goat prepared for groom Junaid Mia. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T14:06:36.041Z Brahmanbaria expat who demanded whole goat dish marries another bride Marriage, Brahmanbaria, Wedding, Expatriate, Japan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/c79ylx486a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-19/prqvdg3i/prothomalo-bangla2024-09-12llc92pnz1-image-Template.avif Lipika Juliana Gomez Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-19T13:58:11.364Z How PBI unraveled the mystery behind Notre Dame College staff Lipika's murder Murder, Notre Dame College, PBI, Investigation