https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/ctu4ezg5ot https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/54sh3pud/starc-shoriful.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/f1bzm8xq/Ban-vs-Aus-6.jpeg Shoriful got 6 wickets https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/3efb8t3g/Mackay-Test-3.jpeg Mitchell Starc reacts https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/mollxkj9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-6.10.00-AM.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T14:25:05.352Z Records galore on first day of Mackay Test Test Cricket, Shoriful Islam, Mitchell Starc https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/81dcb51911 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/73rkf8id/prothomalo-bangla2023-05f21626b5-d32b-427a-a492-1a0bf0a061da1.avif LNG terminal Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T13:09:21.804Z New LNG cargo arrives, boosting gas supply; but crisis far from over LNG, Gas Supply, Gas, Energy Crisis, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/z50l7n025e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/lm38j1z9/2.avif The fish was so large that handling it was quite a challenge https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/ocffex92/bunglow.avif Bungsamran Fishing Park bunglow https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/895vyl8g/3.avif Supriya Roy and Omar Haider along with the guide https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/p3qmssw6/fish.avif Mekong giant catfish Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T12:55:17.032Z 76kg fish caught on a fishing rod Travel, Thailand, Fish https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/7q6ol7p843 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/58bubjwh/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22autjz1i02Khulnakumar.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/2tqi9cxj/1prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22hal36yjc1Rangamatiflower.avif The beauty of bougainvillea. Baradam Morkhona, Rangamati, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/y5025e4b/2prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22autjz1i02Khulnakumar.avif Large earthenware pots for yogurt are being brought in and stored in the warehouse. Each pot holds about 10 kilograms of curd, which is supplied for large events. BIDC Road, Khulna, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/yl4l3as9/3rothomalo-bangla2026-08-226yp9f6da3.-Rangpur-Taekwondo-practice.avif Early in the morning, a few teenagers practice Taekwondo inside a park. Surobhi Udyan, Rangpur, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/64bsfm3a/4prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22wsn1r1ig4RangpurRawdates.avif A man is selling delicious raw dates. Guptapara, Rangpur, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/iv2pfsvj/5prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22wnpc8lx05Rangamatiboat.avif As the sun breaks through, a woman sets out to work in her dinghy. Asambasti Bridge area, Rangamati, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/3lekqv10/6prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22m7f115sh6Sirajgonjfisherman.avif Water is beginning to recede in the Chalan Beel. A man is catching fish using a lift net. Gajail, Ullapara, Sirajganj, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/mz3iw0jb/7prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22tu9mgs8p7.-Faridpur-Jute-stick.avif A woman dries jute sticks in the sun in front of her house after separating the fiber. Tulagram, Kaijuri, Faridpur, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/vwzvu9st/8prothomalo-bangla2026-08-224815ghkc8.-Sirajgonj-boat.avif He is heading out to work by boat. Naogaon, Tarash, Sirajganj, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/9xg2z2tv/9prothomalo-bangla2026-08-228iqgmct79.-Bogura-Sheep.avif Early in the morning, a man sets out to graze his sheep in the field. Fulbaria, Bogura, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/5pf7eafp/10prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22ielu7j0u10Manikgonlotus.avif Water lilies have bloomed in the stagnant water of a low-lying field, where two children are gathering them. Dighi Dakkhinpara, Manikganj, 22 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/hwwwdt56/11prothomalo-bangla2026-08-22sd4o5bbc11.-Bogura–Bailey-Bridge.avif Two cyclists cross the Bailey bridge over the Karatoya River. Fulbaria, Bogura, 22 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T12:53:02.190Z TOP SHOTS (22 August 2023) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography, Nature https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/96syjefjgn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/htkxeg4l/President-4.avif Among the individuals who have served as the President of Bangladesh, three are still alive: Md Abdul Hamid, Md Sahabuddin, and Hafiz Uddin Ahmad (from left). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/58rk8snv/President-5.avif Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir taking oath as president. Photo taken on Friday evening at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/f38seeo7/President-6.avif Former President Md Shahabuddin’s car leaving Bangabhaban. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/8c8yjivp/Presidente-7.avif Former President Md Abdul Hamid https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/oht8x9d2/President-8.avif Shahabuddin Ahmed, Iajuddin Ahmed, (top from left) Abdur Rahman Biswas, and AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury (bottom from left). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/p9wslobl/President-9.avif Martyred President Ziaur Rahman. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/r3gmpjv5/Ershad.avif HM Ershad https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/g0u3w46s/MZ.avif Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T12:34:15.663Z Who served as president, for how long, and where are they now? President, Former President Abdul Hamid, President Md Shahabuddin, Ziaur Rahman, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/mky4ustx2o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/q33nyv2n/prothomalo-bangla2023-08fecc05e0-3dcf-47cd-add5-e2424a0642461.avif Dead body Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T12:09:17.069Z Woman’s teeth broken as loud music played, hands and feet burned with heated sickle Dowry, Torture, Death, Joypurhat, Violence Against Women https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3etygtx1um https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/jqx1qi4s/prothomalo-bangla2025-04-215nk772u8SexualHarrasment.avif Sexual Harassment Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T11:47:54.994Z Making indecent remarks, sexual harassment, and other allegations against govt official Sexual assault, Sexual Harassment, Official, Bribery, Threat https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/8t6tkpcxem https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/lg6b4q6u/prothomalo-bangla2024-09-24l6u1oodjHealth-Ministry.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T11:43:30.695Z Ministry moves to hire staff in grades 13–16 Employment, Govt. jobs, Health Worker, Recruitment, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/vbzk6vh19o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/gvjnqwzn/tauhidi-janata.avif Locals organise a meeting in a mosque to stop the boat race Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T10:20:22.546Z ‘Tauhidi Janata’ demand halt to boat race in Sylhet Sylhet, Sports https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/rh5s341fdi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/i02qewpd/2026-08-20T025757Z632243309MT1USATODAY29623426RTRMADP3MLS-INTER-MIAMI-CF-AT-PHILADELPHIA-UNION.JPG Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan (33) and Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) react in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T09:51:43.678Z Messi fined for slapping Bangladesh-origin Quinn Sulivan in MLS Lionel Messi, Major League Soccer (MLS), Fined, Football News, Argentina, Bangladesh, Controversy, Final https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9mi54hmnbv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/kv2jzsmr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-2.11.28-PM.jpeg The platform 'Sasthya Sheba Surokkha Andolon' was formally announced at a discussion event held at the National Press Club on 22 August. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T09:37:20.436Z 'Sasthya Sheba Surokkha Andolon' begins journey to assist victims of medical negligence Medical Sector, Hospital, Victim, National Press Club https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/12qalnrz5t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/07zruv4z/319194-01-02.jpg Arsenal's German midfielder Kai Havertz celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 21, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T09:33:18.167Z Arsenal sweep Coventry aside 3-0 to start title defence with a bang English Premier League, Arsenal, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/1cnndyzcp3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/qzztxcd2/US-visa.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T09:31:37.871Z Visa: US issues urgent guidance for foreign students visa, US visa, Study Abroad, US Embassy https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/sports/rd0mx2t3s4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/zue0gi6i/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-10.05.53-AM.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/a4vrmekm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-5.45.04-AM.jpeg Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/poojum6y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-6.05.03-AM.jpeg Bangladeshi players singing the National anthem before the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/o90lqtga/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-6.16.08-AM-1.jpeg Mitchell Starc celebrating after taking Mominul’s wicket https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/ay6bap51/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-6.35.00-AM-1.jpeg Australian players celebrating after Bangladesh lost another wicket https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/61gd6mhm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-6.43.54-AM.jpeg Liton Das disappointed after being out. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/ajaejo8m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-6.57.05-AM.jpeg Mehidy Hasan Miraz in action https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/52s51u6z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-9.20.12-AM.jpeg Shoriful Islam batting in the last moments to gather more runs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/5a8f2qsg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-10.05.53-AM.jpeg Taskin celebrating with other players after taking his first wicket. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/jb2a69lb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-10.30.32-AM.jpeg Shoriful excited after taking third wicket for the team. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/ib8czn4g/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-6.05.04-AM.jpeg Spectators in the gallery paying respect during the national anthem https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/4krcb8ob/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-7.09.41-AM-2.jpeg Mitchell Starc and Mushfiqur Rahman were having a fun conversation https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/gzvd86jo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-10.05.19-AM-1.jpeg Taskin celebrates with Miraz after taking a wicket https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/owh8wwz8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-10.30.23-AM.jpeg Bangladesh team celebrates after a wicket of Australia falls https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/g35e8dzp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-9.28.21-AM.jpeg Shoriful and Taijul put on a last-wicket partnership https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/f0elb2vh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-9.44.25-AM.jpeg Mitchell Starc balling https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/lzruy0yk/Ban-vs-Aus-7.jpeg Taskin not disappointing the fans https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/dj7f77eq/Ban-vs-Aus-4.jpeg Miraz, after taking a wicket https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/2fd63x6u/Ban-vs-Aus-1.jpeg Bangladesh team celebrates after a wicket of Australia falls https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/60sz1hri/Ban-vs-Aus-2.jpeg Shoriful Islam's celebration after taking a wicket https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/ujv6nqim/Ban-vs-Aus-3.jpeg Miraz's celebration after taking a wicket https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/sn10ayfq/Ban-vs-Aus-5.jpeg Shoriful Islam talking to the media after the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/f1bzm8xq/Ban-vs-Aus-6.jpeg Shoriful got 6 wickets Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T09:04:11.254Z Bangladesh vs Australia 2nd Test Day 1 in Mackay in photos Bangladesh, Test Cricket, Australia, Photo Story, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Taskin Ahmed https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/h1cmw76tu1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/wfx87hqv/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16udc3lfld2.avif Load shedding has increased at many factories amid the recent gas crisis, forcing some to halt production https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/bkijkf2m/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-18yswtuc67preview.avif LNG Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T08:29:11.802Z Gas crisis puts mounting pressure on fuel oil Gas, Fuel Crisis, Energy Crisis, LNG, Production https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/bhloiwua6g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/3xdbhn6a/32948a27508878P7mr.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T08:04:58.336Z Inequality in education and the mega projects of tomorrow Education, Primary education, Secondary Education, Teacher https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/bfy0r5lyi9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/bbhi6s4i/2026-08-21T135912Z192915409UP1EM8L12UMPDRTRMADP3CRICKET-TEST-ENG-PAK.JPG England's Ollie Robinson celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Ali Usman caught out by England's Jordan Cox Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T07:55:23.500Z England rout Pakistan to go one up in test series Test Cricket, England, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/uwc1cu158z https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/4jtfb8s2/Shamsul-Hoque-Tanku-.jpeg Shoriful Islam reacts Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T07:51:20.105Z Starc, Shoriful take six each, Australia lead by 101 after 18-wicket day Shoriful Islam, Mitchell Starc, ICC World Test Championship, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/joaa4hasg6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/6kxwqr17/2026-07-28T174043Z1997082408RC20NMAH47F8RTRMADP3CANADA-BRIDGE.JPG A drone view shows a vehicle crossing the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan, the day after it opened in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 28 July 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T07:16:37.850Z US hits Canadian goods with 50pc tariffs after trade talks fail Canada, US, Trade war https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/x82j471p45 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/jv34j5gp/image-416938-1787379269.webp President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paid tribute to the martyrs of the great War of Liberation by placing wreath at the National Memorial in Savar. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T06:58:21.031Z President pays tribute at National Memorial National Martyrs Memorial, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Tribute https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/s446qg95b5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/bkfpa6jy/image-416863-1787334542.webp President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T06:16:25.623Z Nepal President congratulates Mirza Fakhrul President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Diplomacy, Nepal https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/3vgcxqyhzu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-04/d7f023db-3ef9-4453-a861-625ee1af9c7c/prothomalo_bangla_2022_03_422665ac_1dd5_4ec1_9f94_95a17f55fd57_251A6828051518.webp A salesman helps a woman wear a gold chain at a stall of Bangladesh Jewellery Expo-2022 at Bashundhara International Convention Centre in Dhaka on 17 March 2022. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T06:08:30.449Z Gold price rises by Tk 5,482 per bhori in one go Gold, Price Hike, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/bmsgv4xsug https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/dmur0pt8/Mackay-Test-5.jpeg Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam celebrates a wicket with temamates Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T05:41:53.215Z Australia lose 3 wickets in reply to Bangladesh's 64 in second test Bangladesh, Australia, ICC World Test Championship, Test Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/qto2wv6oej https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/ok5zceqx/Untitled-3.avif India’s Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T05:21:46.914Z Sudden announcement by India’s Rashtrapati Bhavan sparks surprise, speculation Bangladesh-India Relations, Tarique Rahman, India, Visit, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/ftebjo2iqs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/3eya7cfr/BD-maldivs.png Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T04:45:33.452Z Maldives president Muizzu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul Maldives, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Foreign relation, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/dq8ktpeycn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/tts40x90/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21w0wymz6mNew-minister-02.avif Taking oath as ministers (from left) Abdul Moyeen Khan, Rashiduzzaman Millat, Andaleeve Rahman Partha and Saching Prue Jerry at Bangabhaban yesterday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T04:20:03.033Z Cabinet reshuffle: Gazette issued, who gets which ministry Cabinet Division, State Minister, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/nvpdp3lbgd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/gcfy1fwt/prothomalo-bangla2026-07-05c2cgzc5i14.-Sylhet-Swiming.webp Children take a dip in the pond to get some relief from the intense heat. Kazidighi, Kazitula, Sylhet Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T04:12:43.387Z Sweltering heat, rain likely across 4 divisions Scorching heat, Weather Forecast , Rain, Weather, Temperature, Heat wave https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/ouinsg1z9x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/gbeoa1tm/Mackay-Test-4.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T03:54:38.779Z Starc finishes with six as Bangladesh all out for 64 in first innings of second test v Australia Bangladesh, Test Cricket, Australia, Mitchell Starc https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/exopkh7d5h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/yixy6v05/Y5I3BLOUTNMC3G6D6XSL5VMT5A.jpg A general view of a U.S. State Department sign outside the U.S. State Department building in Washington, D.C., U.S., 11 July 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T03:20:51.836Z US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan and Brazil Immigration, Immigrant, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Brazil, visa, Bangladesh Pakistan Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/jh2ysom6k5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/3efb8t3g/Mackay-Test-3.jpeg Mitchell Starc reacts https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/33tc0j1v/Mackay-Test-1.jpeg Maushfiqur Rahim reacts Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-22T02:18:20.517Z Starc takes five wickets as Bangladesh 35 for six at lunch ICC World Test Championship, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia, Mitchell Starc https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/pcfaej6s8w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/yq6ebkxo/india.webp Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Droupadi Murmu Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T16:47:58.154Z Indian President congratulates Mirza Fakhrul on assuming office President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh-India Relations, Foreign policy, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/t93rbnmnj5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/3wce0bgh/pakistan.webp Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Asif Ali Zardari Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T16:41:18.742Z Pakistan President Zardari congratulates Fakhrul, invites him to Pakistan President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh Pakistan Relations, Diplomacy, Foreign relation https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/jyrivgtf55 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/npujjnkm/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21rr9mjd2zNew-minister-01.avif Abdul Moyeen Khan, Rashiduzzaman Millat, Saching Prue Jeri and Andaleev Rahman Partho sign after taking oath as ministers at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban in Dhaka on 21 August 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/tts40x90/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21w0wymz6mNew-minister-02.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/vwbpavn4/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-21g16fzksnNew-State-minister-01.avif Mohammad Shamim Kaiser and Humayun Kabir take oath as state ministers at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban in Dhaka on 21 August 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T16:12:06.280Z Moyeen Khan gets Local Govt, Partho Info, Millat Civil Aviation, Saching Prue CHT Affairs, two state ministers for Foreign Affairs BNP Government, Cabinet Division, Cabinet Member, Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman Partha https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/hzljjml7n8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/swvahn1i/317692-01-02.jpg Argentina's midfielder #05 Leandro Paredes (top) clashes with Spain's midfielder #09 Gavi during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T15:17:57.466Z Paredes suspended for 10 matches for World Cup fight, Argentina fined FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina, Lionel Messi https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ds4afzou6m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-21/lonnrhso/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-214uf29a3uUntitled-1.avif (Top, from left) Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman Partho and Humayun Kabir; (Bottom, from left) Saching Prue Jeri and Mohammad Shamim Kaiser Lincoln. Prothom Alo English en 2026-08-21T14:21:30.767Z Five new ministers inducted into cabinet, who's getting which ministry BNP Government, Cabinet, Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman Partha, M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Cabinet Member https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/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 Public Division of President's Office Public Administration Ministry, Secretary, Agriculture Ministry, Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/whhn66sqaq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-08-22/2veakx6w/2026-08-21T151509Z341558212RC213NAU059DRTRMADP3BANGLADESH-PRESIDENT.JPG Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir takes the oath of office as the president of Bangladesh, at Bangabhaban in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 21 August 2026. 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