https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/356r2vxhg9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/52mgia3f/Zahed-Ur-Rahman-TIB-Press-Freedom-1.jpeg Zahed Ur Rahman, Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser, addresses the event, marking the World Press Freedom Day, at the TIB office, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 3 May 2025 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/dhkppti2/TIB-Programme.jpeg Speakers at a discussion, Rebuilding Public Trust: Media Independence and Democratic Accountability in Bangladesh, at the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, marking World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T11:05:25.322Z I want to see a vibrant media thrive again in Bangladesh: Information adviser World Press Freedom Day, Freedom of press, TIB https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/py8hgjwbg8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/3sdu44iz/Comilla.avif Police detained Rezaul Kaiyum, president of the BNP’s Adarsha Sadar upazila unit in Comilla. In protest, party leaders, activists, and supporters have surrounded Cumilla Kotwali Model police station on 3 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T09:43:08.112Z BNP men lay siege to police station following detention of a party leader, bus terminal shut down in Cumilla Extortion, BNP, Police Station, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/2o4o4qx9t4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/6a8rxmey/PHOTOHOT-70.jpg Smartphone brand Infinix announced the launch of its latest HOT series device, the HOT 70, in Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T08:44:49.306Z Infinix launches HOT 70 as an all-round performer Corporate news, Smartphone, Launch, Technology https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/iay70lj61h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/rsjfcem4/DC-Conference.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated four-day DC Conference at Osmani Memorial Auditorium today Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T07:51:33.808Z PM opens 4-day DC conference DC Conference, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/lan2hs4101 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/312p9fg3/a.avif Amid adverse weather, two farmers cut submerged paddy and head back by boat toward higher land. The photo was taken Friday afternoon in Dekhar Haor of Sadar upazila. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T06:45:01.717Z 42,000 hectares of haor paddy damaged by rain and upstream flash floods Haor, Sunamganj Floods, Floods https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/yd2gnbf12z https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/bw51li72/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-022pidng6dSakhawatHossainSheraton.avif Shakawath Hossain (right), chief executive officer (CEO) of Hotel Sheraton and Westin, receives the ‘Who’s Who Bangladesh 2026’ award from state minister for Information and Broadcasting Yeaser Khan Choudhury (centre). The award was presented recently at a hotel in the capital. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/2ulsfinn/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-02czgpc7c3Yaser-Khan-PID.avif State minister for Information and Broadcasting Yeaser Khan Choudhury speaks at the ‘Who’s Who Bangladesh 2026’ award ceremony, held recently at a hotel in Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T06:15:53.973Z Sheraton CEO wins ‘Who’s Who Bangladesh’ award in Global Profession category Corporate news, Award, CEO, Westin Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/05fm455uiz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/3dbrt9ld/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-03bpv5ni5072d24617-1ea5-41ef-b14c-2fce89f1654c.avif The bodies of the deceased have been recovered and brought to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital. In front of the hospital at 10:45 am on 3 May, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T05:52:26.205Z 8 die in Sylhet truck-pickup collision, all construction workers Accident, Collision, Death, Sylhet https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/mnlgey7u14 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2015/05/28/48c8f71d82cb0399be89640a69d26dd8-Narendra-Modi-and-Mamata.jpg Narendra Modi and Mamata Banerjee Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T04:19:43.499Z Major exit poll agencies stay silent, Mamata raises concerns Poll, BJP, West Bengal, Vote, Trinamool Congress https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/imoetd86tt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/nkhgd2xy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-16.28.07.jpeg Panos Mytaros, Bata Group CEO. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/pz40bf6q/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-16.28.05-2.jpeg Panos Mytaros, Bata Group CEO. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/u5k6z16v/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-16.28.07-2.jpeg Panos Mytaros, Bata Group CEO. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-26/1ypew9xy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-16.28.07-1.jpeg Panos Mytaros, Bata Group CEO. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T03:35:45.314Z We will keep making good shoes, we will democratise comfort: Bata CEO Bata, Bata Bangladesh, Shoe, CEO, Brand, Business, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/q0xegr1f1h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/ej2np55b/wpf.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-06-11/4fpqje19/prothomalo-bangla2024-08-22hd71yllpUntitled-2.avif journalists Shakil Ahmed and Farzana Rupa being taken to court https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/sgd0mc2o/shaukat_MAHMOOD.avif Shaukat Mahmood—former president of the National Press Club and the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ), and secretary general of Janata Party Bangladesh—was arrested in a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T03:33:25.876Z Investigations stall, journalists wait for bail World Press Freedom Day, Journalism, Freedom of press https://en.prothomalo.com/international/qk73yqwewx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/6498i88p/604624-01-02.jpg US President Donald Trump spends the week-end at his Mar-A-Lago residence Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T02:48:40.805Z Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal Israel-US attack on Iran, Donald Trump, Iran, Ceasefire, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/d1759nqs54 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2014/05/02/53639b7d42ef2-news-wpfd_logo_2012_594483665.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T02:41:20.741Z World Press Freedom Day: When will Bangladesh ensure full press freedom? Bangladesh, Media, Sweden, Freedom of press, World Press Freedom Day https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/q7wxbq48ny https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-10/61ru3d27/Tarik-Saif-Mamun-1.avif On 10 November last year, top criminal Tariq Saif Mamun was shot dead at close range outside the National Medical Institute Hospital in Old Dhaka after appearing in court https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-05-28/qs862cq1/subrata-bain.avif (From L-R) Top criminals Arafat, Subrata Bain, Molla Masud and Sharif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-03T02:40:30.877Z Top criminals go reckless again crime https://en.prothomalo.com/international/aqamszmcdn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/977o5pf5/601245-01-02.jpg Motorists make their way past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. A senior Iranian military officer said on May 2 that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal. (Photo by AFP) / Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T16:57:34.797Z Iran says 'ball in US court', but ready for talks or war Iran-Israel Conflict, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d007vi5ozu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/gb5mb1lc/Bang-and-India-relations.avif India’s Acting High Commissioner to Dhaka, Pawan Badhe, spoke as the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the exhibition. Dhaka, 2 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/7n1usbcq/Litu.avif Abul Khair Litu, Chairman of the Bengal Foundation, and Pawan Badhe inaugurate the exhibition by ringing a bell. Dhaka, 2 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/roucavrt/Image-of-art.avif Visitors view the exhibition. Dhaka, 2 May. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T16:18:29.725Z Mutual respect and understanding essential to sustain progress in Bangladesh–India relations Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/svatuhjo4k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/kimf1u9c/English-1.avif The ‘English Medium School Admission Fair 2026’ was held at the Gulshan Shooting Club in the capital, jointly organised by the British Council and Prothom Alo.com. Dhaka, 2 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/6close26/English-2.avif North West International School from Rangpur attracted attention by participating in the fair. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/aps8yuvr/English-3.avif The stall of Haileybury Bhaluka, an educational institution located in Mymensingh and directly operated from the United Kingdom, was present at the fair. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T15:05:26.978Z 2 English-medium schools outside Dhaka aim to provide world-class education English Medium School Admission Fair, Education, Student, School, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/gexh0xyyx5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/y0rj9tvl/601494-01-02-1.jpg New Zealand's Bevon Jacobs (L) plays a shot during the third T20 cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 2, 2026. (Photo by MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T14:34:29.479Z New Zealand win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1 New Zealand, Bangladesh Cricket, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/8g7cpaf1e5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/vu446los/Committee-for-democratic-rights.avif Speakers, including Anu Muhammad, at a discussion organised by the Committee for Democratic Rights at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Saturday, presenting an evaluation of the BNP government’s two and a half months in office. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/qog0jzqk/Committee-for-democratic-rights-1.avif Speakers, including Anu Muhammad, at a discussion meeting organised by the Committee for Democratic Rights at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Saturday, presenting an evaluation of the BNP government’s two and a half months in office. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T14:04:53.787Z Govt effectively operating under 'America First' policy: Anu Muhammad Anu Mohammad, America, Policy https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/t50xz46qt6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/cbxotf4e/ImageEnglish-Medium-FairSpecial-Article08.jpeg The importance of the British curriculum is increasing day by day as parents seek to raise their children as global citizens. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T13:21:12.351Z Why choose a British curriculum English medium school for your child English Medium School Admission Fair, English Medium School, Education, Admission Fair, British Council, Prothom Alo, Prothom Alo Explainer https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/bc0zyu338u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/ghriz1pj/bcl.avif Some 10-12 BCL men brought out a flash procession at Dhaka University on 2 May. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T12:33:35.280Z Two detained as banned BCL brings out flash procession at DU Dhaka University, BCL, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/4w5leq0d1g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-26/4nvhy2ib/prothomaloimportmedia20190501d76cb8f900dcc1645c466a45ebeeddb7-5cc9360b69599.avif Representational image Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T11:49:31.428Z How to build career in public relations Job, Career, Youth, Public Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/ts90suipjf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/ovefbezk/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-0282w5qgmcCtg-Strike-1.avif Workers of a garment factory blocked the busy Arakan Road in Chattogram city in the C&B area, demanding payment of overdue wages and overtime on 2 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/q3y9we0y/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-02o1ltrmm4Ctg-Strike-2.avif Workers' road blockade caused long tailbacks in the road. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T10:52:54.542Z Garment workers block road in Ctg over unpaid wages, causing long tailbacks Road Blockade, Readymade Garment Workers, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/6g4vhxyda5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/bmuyhbwb/Nusrat-Tabassum.jpg Nusrat Tabassum https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/t8wmo96z/Nusrat-Tabassum.webp Nusrat Tabassum Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T10:14:17.243Z NCP’s Nusrat Tabassum’s nomination paper declared valid National Citizen Party - NCP, Nusrat Tabassum, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/ny5f2ayowc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-19/s4tl2tgn/prothomaloimportmedia20150223b1544a995d08ba27fae5ee4098286a2a-OSCAR-BW.avif Oscars award Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T10:13:07.979Z AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy Oscars, Academy Awards, Hollywood, Movie, Actor, AI, Award https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9gt7hfio9w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/wcd1j01t/dmp.avif DMP Commossioner Md Sarwar speaks at a briefing on 2 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T10:03:23.420Z Top criminals will be suppressed before they can re-emerge: DMP Commissioner Crime, Extortion, DMP https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/0c4xvwlw31 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/x335rwwi/04.-ImageEvent-Going-News.jpeg Stalls of English medium schools partnered with the British Council are available at the fair under one roof. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/7u6qgm9i/02.-ImageEvent-Going-News.jpeg A ‘gaming zone’ has been set up for children attending the fair, offering a range of entertainment and interactive activities throughout the day. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/cx7wz128/01.-Hero-ImageEvent-Going-News.jpeg The ‘English Medium School Admission Fair’ is taking place at the Gulshan Shooting Club in the capital. It will continue until 6:00 pm. Entry is open to all. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/ykhq352e/03.-ImageEvent-Going-News.jpeg Parents and visitors can obtain admission-related information and guidance for students from playgroup through to primary level and O/A Levels. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/m2d1yiwy/05.-ImageEvent-Going-News.jpeg A special question-and-answer session will be held in the afternoon, where organisers and relevant experts will respond to various queries from parents and visitors attending the fair. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T09:07:55.768Z First ever English Medium School Admission Fair underway English Medium School Admission Fair, Admission Fair, English Medium School, Education, British Council, Prothom Alo https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/local-sports/0nfmw2r8ww https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/ynfpcdue/Image-1-2.jpeg Bangladesh Billiards and Snooker Federation has organised the 39th National Snooker Championship 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T08:23:39.360Z 39th National Snooker Championship 2026 kicks off in Dhaka Sports, Champion, Event https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9xrxmzrvcl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/djupx2ax/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-028wggthliLaw-Minister.avif Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman speaks at the programme to unveil research findings at the BRAC Centre in Mohakhali, Dhaka, on 2 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T08:20:15.888Z PM sought Tonu murder case update on Eid, referring to a Prothom Alo report: law minister Tonu Murder, Cumilla, Law Minister, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Investigation, Prothom Alo https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/85rt84adc3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-18/j627ofi6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-12.26.43-PM.jpeg Cabinet Division Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T08:17:22.838Z DCs place 498 proposals, including airport in Noakhali and economic zone in Gazipur Deputy Commissioner, DC, Cabinet https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/wtbw66bf17 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/ophqn40f/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-027zq8pw1mKishorgonjDH063520260502IMG20260502111606.avif Several people are returning by boat with half-ripe paddy they have cut from waterlogged fields. The photo was taken on in the Baro Haor area of Karimganj upazila in Kishoreganj on 2 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/x1xa2t26/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-025zwm35faKishorgonjDH063520260501IMG20260501173027.avif Paddy heaped in piles is being spoiled due to the lack of sunshine. The photo was taken in the Majlishpur area of Nikli, Kishoreganj on 1 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T07:48:52.557Z 7,000 hectares of Boro crops submerged in Kishoreganj, 21,000 farmers affected Haor, Kishoreganj, Farmer, Boro Paddy, Rain https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/45qejjtnga https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-04-21/aivabe1p/prothomalo-bangla2022-1094d93172-1e31-4b32-8843-1f5a3b00d424old.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T07:23:28.465Z Discrimination against the disabled: Denied entry, demanding dignity Persons with Disabilities, Rights https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/klyhwduw62 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/k1osdxnw/image-383397-1777702797.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurates Surma River project at Chandni Ghat on 2 May, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T07:18:29.444Z PM Tarique Rahman launches Surma flood protection project Launch, Project, Floods, Infrastructure https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1yid6hhxpu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/r16jowkz/image-383379-1777698567.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Sylhet on 2 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T06:04:34.648Z PM arrives in Sylhet on daylong official tour Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Sylhet, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/ddaodzqk0l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/sztk4bfq/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01obk9xvkyI-am-delighted-to-welcome-the-world-of-football-to-beautiful-🇨🇦-Vancouver-as-we-kick-off-the-7.avif FIFA President Gianni Infantino Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T06:00:19.627Z FIFA to review ticket strategy for 2030 World Cup FIFA, FIFA World Cup, World Cup ticket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/9nsesoif91 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-06/d89cb4b6-0c97-48d1-9b2b-90d23557a46c/TRUMP_CARROLL_DEFAMATION.JPG US president Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T05:31:09.339Z Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal Israel-US attack on Iran, Donald Trump, Israel, Blockade, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/nwljvlmg8r https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/ryk5f71l/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-027192kgg1babar-ali.avif Babar Ali on the Makalu expedition. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/4c1vtr54/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-021o8l0ox2IMG20260424WA0064.avif Mountaineer Babar Ali Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T04:51:23.913Z Babar Ali becomes first Bangladeshi to scale Makalu, world’s fifth-highest peak Babar Ali, Bangladeshi, Bangladesh, Conqueror of the Mouth Everest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jvh5gim98q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/of9lz84p/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01fo7rn4beCapture.avif Customers are buying fuel oil as usual. On 2 May, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T04:50:37.263Z Fuel crisis: Long queues disappear, filling station owners cite multiple reasons Petrol, Octane, Diesel, BPC, Fuel Price, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/sri5qsfs85 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/x8hvd0q9/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-02aaisochhrain.webp Rain causes waterlogging in Dhanmondi in Dhaka due to heavy morning rain on 1 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T04:37:10.958Z Heavy rain likely in some places of six divisions Heavy Rainfall, BMD, Rain https://en.prothomalo.com/international/7nebmuxexo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-20/plev4n45/USUU7AAVERJPROKPYJBFSMZTXY.jpg United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken on 23 April 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T03:56:34.718Z US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6b to Middle East allies US, Middle East War, Qatar https://en.prothomalo.com/international/o61gkaoliy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/4beuad0w/S72JM73JOVN6XI7CXL3YAGRNPM.jpg Military vehicles drive during the US Army Combined Resolve exercise at the US Army's southern Germany training facilities in Hohenfels, Germany, 30 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T02:50:29.896Z US withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany USA, Germany, NATO https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xtw3s6ej5m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/0dzdq25b/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01asgi1xnvvan-rider-1.avif Van puller Abul Kashem transports bananas on his cycle van in Mohammadpur, Dhaka on 1 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-02/g9qis7li/prothomalo_bangla2026_05_01asgi1xnvvan_rider_1.avif Van puller Abul Kashem transports bananas on his cycle van in Mohammadpur, Dhaka on 1 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/ubufqwgi/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01rdqt5r6zlabour-2.webp Shukkur Ali works at an under-construction building in Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 1 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-02T02:29:34.890Z “I come to work, I go back – don’t know about any May Day’’ May Day, Labour, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/pw9f7dtbjc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/a4kkytqc/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01sfz5uey9Church-Robery-01.webp Police arrested three people in connection with a robbery at a church in Baridhara, Dhaka and recovered the looted money and other items from them. Police present them at a press conference at Bhatara police station in Dhaka on 1 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/9zjvdk2p/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01sba6xxpbPolice-Church-Robery-01.webp Dhaka Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (Gulshan division) M Tanvir Ahmed speaks at a press conference at Bhatara police station in Dhaka on 1 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T16:52:09.868Z They tied up church’s priest inside, looted cash and other belongings Church, Robbery, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/u0dnpmzrkm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/ez1qxvpw/Jamat-Ameer-01.avif On the occasion of May Day, Opposition Leader of Parliament and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, addresses a workers’ rally at the south gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Gulistan, Dhaka on 1 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/5um6vk0t/Jamat-Ameer-02.avif On the occasion of May Day, Opposition Leader of Parliament and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, addresses a workers’ rally at the south gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Gulistan, Dhaka on 1 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T16:34:58.352Z Opposition hasn’t gone to Parliament for gossiping or history lessons: Jamaat Ameer Jamaat Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, May Day, Shafiqur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/v9y6iq9pv1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/8fvkhqst/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01beuds3lkThana.avif Bandar police station, Narayanganj Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T15:24:12.196Z Arms snatched after attack on police in Narayanganj recovered within 4 rs, 3 held Attack, Police, Narayanganj, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/d9u04iusl4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/m5ue889z/LXHFM32G7BOWRCASNHKSZOANVA.jpg A view of a residential building damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, 23 March 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T14:31:29.117Z Iran sends proposal for negotiations with US to mediator Pakistan Israel-US attack on Iran, Ceasefire, Pakistan, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vtel8n110w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/btv0a9zu/Law-Minister-M-Asaduzzaman.avif Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman speaks as the chief guest at a May Day event organised by the Poura Sramik Dal in Shailkupa upazila of Jhenaidah on 1 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T14:00:09.094Z Jamaat’s opposition to Liberation War is an established truth: Law Minister Politics, Md Asaduzzaman, Law Minister, Jhenaidah, May Day, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liberation War, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/n5x6y1ousz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/ietau8ip/PM-Tarique-Rahman-1.jpeg Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman Tarique Rahman addresses as the chief guest at a May Day workers’ rally organised by the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal in front of the BNP central office in Naya Paltan, Dhaka, on 1 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/lye63n95/PM-Tarique-Rahman-2.avif Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman Tarique Rahman waves a May Day workers’ rally organised by the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal in front of the BNP central office in Naya Paltan, Dhaka, on 1 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/xsr8gyi5/PM-Tarique-Rahman-3.avif A section of people attended the rally marking May Day organised by the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal in front of the BNP central office in Naya Paltan, Dhaka, on 1 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T13:24:58.893Z Govt initiates move to restart closed factories: Prime Minister Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, May Day, Rights of Workers https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/ggptqi3hsg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/szg5qtfd/Jamaat-Cumilla-Golam-Porwar.avif Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar delivered the keynote speech as chief guest at a workers’ rally in Cumilla. He later spoke to journalists following the event. The programme was held at the Cumilla Town Hall ground at around 11:00 am on 1 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T12:56:12.506Z Pre-independence Jamaat and current Jamaat not the same: Golam Porwar Jamaat-e-Islami, Mia Golam Porwar, Liberation War, Cumilla, May Day https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9fvnrwy51q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/aq0c63zm/Child-with-Measles-symptoms.avif A child with symptoms of measles at a hospital Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T12:52:41.814Z 4 more children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hrs DGHS, Measles, Children https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/kdh2603709 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/xgmnza54/1777637646-unbnewswire.jpg This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Meryl Streep, left, and Anne Hathaway in a scene from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/9s5n9vpv/MV5BZTBiMjgyZGItODA5YS00ZjExLTk3M2EtYzkyNmI2MzljOWU2XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg Meryl Streep https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/y06g2a1i/MV5BZmM3ZDU3ODItZmY5Yi00OTQ2LWE5OTctZTA5NDBhMWJkOGY3XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg poster of the film 'The Devil Wears Prada'. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T12:36:27.666Z 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' still has style but the story is overdressed Movie, Film, Film Review, Fashion, Movie Sequel https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d6kpd4borf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/o495z3gz/naushaba.avif Professor Naushaba Khatun Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T12:04:31.206Z Distinguished educationist Naushaba Khatun passes away Obituary, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qxhqiu4c49 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/q0ty45d1/Child-Rape.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T12:02:33.969Z Child strangled after attempted rape, killed for threatening to inform mother Child Rape, Violence, Faridpur, Girl https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/2l5e3veyzg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-01/wefkuu23/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-01zzxv57f8school.avif Willes Little Flower School and College Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-01T11:46:11.066Z Willes Little Flower School: Different narratives about the incident School, Teacher, Judiciary, Dhaka