https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/fmemb16ntc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/darbs9kj/2026-06-18T220254Z1426910824UP1EM6I1P8TDBRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CAN-QAT.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Canada's Luc de Fougerolles and Alphonso Davies before the match Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T22:22:20.234Z Davies on Canada bench for key Qatar World Cup clash FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Canada, Qatar https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/xkct4mwwc2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/xebceoxm/2026-06-18T205724Z1054981161UP1EM6I1M7M80RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-SWI-BIH.JPG Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T21:11:04.322Z Switzerland crush Bosnia 4-1 to close on World Cup last 32 Switzerland, Bosnia, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/o28qg5vw2j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/a98vylah/2026-06-14T031716Z1178538130UP1EM6E094QX0RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-HTI-SCO.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Haiti v Scotland - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Scotland fans celebrate after the match Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T20:23:52.029Z World Cup fans from Scotland win $10,677 baseball raffle in Boston FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Scotland, Bosnia https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/zmorbien47 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/dqtp78om/4ZJ25CJEZVMFJHCD5MHNYMEXQ4.jpg Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge Messi arrives at his lawyers' office in Barcelona Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T20:11:12.896Z Messi's father recovering from health issue, family says FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi, Argentina https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/71ctepjd5p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/0uoah7zn/2026-06-18T183943Z291733632UP1EM6I1FU5WURTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-SWI-BIH.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 18, 2026 Switzerland players during the warm up before the match Childs Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T19:00:32.913Z Dzeko starts for Bosnia, Widmer comes into Swiss defence FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Switzerland, Bosnia https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/rgzg11vey7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/phcohhic/2026-06-18T174759Z549197859UP1EM6I1DFYQBRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CZE-ZAF.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Czech Republic v South Africa - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 18, 2026 South Africa's Teboho Mokoena celebrates scoring their first goal Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T18:58:03.906Z South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, South Africa, Czech Republic https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/by7e4t6yo5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/m122rwnf/threeee.avif Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/mshhvhxp/2026_06_17T024843Z_1280114532_UP1EM6H07T51X_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER_WORLDCUP_ARG_DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/lgqc836g/2026-06-16T234759Z1154013218UP1EM6G1U3XMLRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-IRQ-NOR-1.JPG Norway's Erling Haaland has his shot saved by Iraq's Jalal Hassan https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/rh5dvmti/2026-06-17T212547Z455486236UP1EM6H1NIYCPRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG-CRO-1.JPG England's Harry Kane in action against Croatia https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-13/zprvdjfn/2026-06-13T224416Z1833704063UP1EM6D1R5REPRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BRA-MAR.JPG Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their first goal against Morocco Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T18:34:45.721Z How the superstars fared in their World Cup 'first test' Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Exclusive, Expert Analysis https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/htl1e2mgol https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/gsf5bj34/2026-06-17T151033Z852573392UP1EM6H165JDGRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BRA.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil Training - Columbia Park Training Facility, Morristown, New Jersey, US - 17 June, 2026 Brazil's Neymar Jr. and Marquinhos during training. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/hxkay2zk/2026-06-17T153038Z972364771UP1EM6H15U9D2RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BRA.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil Training - Columbia Park Training Facility, Morristown, New Jersey, US - 17 June, 2026 Brazil's Neymar Jr. during training. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T16:56:38.066Z Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti Neymar, Brazil, Injury, World Cup, FIFA World Cup 2026, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/cuouc0uwie https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/jzhelx1i/image-397353-1781789461.jpg Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman urges newly commissioned officers to uphold sovereignty with integrity, professionalism and unwavering dedication. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T16:45:24.120Z Army Chief asks new officers to devote themselves to protecting country's independence, sovereignty Army Chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, Army https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/eakyj99flv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/66wf99tk/Job-fair.jpg TMSS Northern Recruiting Agency organised a job and education fair held today at Bangladesh-Korea Technical Training Centre in the capital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T16:41:49.158Z TMSS's job fair opens doors for youths to Japan, Korea Job, Japan, South Korea https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2gc7angh06 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/zhmbz2c0/09MMR8604.JPG Across a submerged field, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch in long, colourful rows, glowing under the gentle sun as they dry. In the soft breeze and quiet hum of work, factory workers move with calm precision, pouring their heart and soul into each stage of the dyeing process. Surrounded by the still waters and open sky of Bangladesh’s countryside, they transform plain cloth into fabric that will soon become T-shirts, their labour reflecting harmony, devotion, and the peaceful rhythm of rural industry. Narayanganj, Bangladesh. 14 August, 2020. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/ait94v1s/China-South-Asia-Dali-International-Photo-Exhibition-2026-16.JPG Photographer Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T16:39:30.201Z Mostafigur Rahman’s photographs featured at China–South Asia Dali International Photo Exhibition Photography, Exhibition, China https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/3qqi3mvsxj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-12/fe3f4a4f-633b-41aa-9e14-afb7e7388647/WhatsApp_Image_2022_12_19_at_9_09_36_PM.jpeg Photo shows flags of Bangladesh and Argentina Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T16:01:24.720Z Bangladesh, Argentina eye stronger cultural ties Argentina, Bangladesh, Culture, Literature, Music, Sports, Cooperation, Bata Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/n8e1fr9z0w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/b8c09plc/2026-06-18T155418Z1902552380UP1EM6I186GE8RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CZE-ZAF.JPG General view inside the stadium of giant Czech Republic and South Africa flags on the pitch before the match at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - 18 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T15:57:51.383Z Czechs make five changes, South Africa ditch defensive formation FIFA World Cup 2026, Czech Republic, South Africa https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/bsiqx2avti https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/t3z07oiq/2026-06-17T213004Z1425949506UP1EM6H1NQ2D1RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG-CRO.JPG Croatia's Dominik Livakovic, Martin Baturina, Luka Vuskovic and Josip Sutalo in action with England's Ezri Konsa, Anthony Gordon and Jude Bellingham. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/rtgje8sc/2026-06-17T214550Z212658773UP1EM6H1OGDEFRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG-CRO.JPG England's Morgan Rogers in action with Croatia's Petar Sucic in their group L match at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - 17 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T15:57:19.812Z England vs Croatia: The best match of World Cup so far? FIFA World Cup 2026, England, croatia https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4gikw2cq07 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/4rrw4ifv/AL-banned-photo.avif A surprise procession by leaders and activists of the Awami League (whose activities now banned) and its allied organisations in Mohakhali, 18 June. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T15:37:07.060Z Activity-banned AL holds rally in the capital, 4 detained Awami League, Rally, Detention, Flash Procession https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/cn9sd4yrv0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/wh8tdeyx/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-181zvht4696.-Chittagongsowrav-daspond-Pollution17062026.avif The entire reservoir is covered with water hyacinths. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/qmj2p78z/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-180h95ot881.-Chittagongsowrav-daspond-Pollution17062026.avif Viewed from a height, the reservoir seems like a vast green field. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/dmegedxo/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-18v7jzqivq2.-Chittagongsowrav-daspond-Pollution17062026.avif Houses have been constructed occupying the banks of the reservoir. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/zn2vad5t/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-18si5qjysz3.-Chittagongsowrav-daspond-Pollution17062026.avif Continuous dumping of plastic, polythene and household waste is gradually narrowing the shoreline. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/5r77w21m/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-1805gf2ad84.-Chittagongsowrav-daspond-Pollution17062026.avif As the reservoir’s water is no longer fit for use, residents living along its banks have to queue for collecting water supplied by WASA https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/trh3dnrj/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-18a8l2oxkk5.-Chittagongsowrav-daspond-Pollution17062026.avif Water hyacinths have spread across the reservoir. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/zx0kx6qk/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-181zvht4696.-Chittagongsowrav-daspond-Pollution17062026.avif The entire reservoir is covered with water hyacinths. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/uv0wlja7/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-18jdxkoeq87.-Chittagongsowrav-daspond-Pollution17062026.avif Some residents continue to use the polluted water of the reservoir for their daily household activities. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T15:35:18.022Z Historic Askar Dighi under threat of encroachment and pollution Photo Story, Photography, Nature https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/dcr9k8t02p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/pgemc6ca/prothomalo-bangla2024-06e4b0787c-772d-4644-a543-f228fb7b50f2swissbank.avif Swiss National Bank, Switzerland’s central bank. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T15:25:16.427Z Bangladeshis’ deposits in Swiss Banks surge 41pc in 1 year Swiss Bank, Bank, Bangladeshi, Money laundering, Economy, Banking Sector, Switzerland https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/digb0854qi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/gl890gzx/2026-06-18T131241Z624461953RC2AWLAJIOA0RTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-OMAN-HORMUZ.JPG Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, 18 June, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T15:21:50.746Z French tanker passes Hormuz Strait after war deal: Tracker Strait of Hormuz, Middle East War, Iran, USA, Israel https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/pbiqqzq570 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/aglbu6ws/934854-01-02.jpg Palestinian football fans displaced from their homes which were destroyed by Israeli military strikes, watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G match between Belgium and Egypt on a giant screen set up at the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central Gaza, on June 15, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/irqbpnfn/934859-01-02.jpg Palestinians watch a five-a-side football match amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City on February 9, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T14:46:59.716Z Bittersweet World Cup for Gaza's football fans FIFA World Cup 2026, Gaza https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/biguz67og5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/3ns32sfm/1781787928-unbnewswire.jpg Fahd Sattar, founder and CEO of Aloki and co-founder of Art Dhaka; Jaya Asokan, fair director of India Art Fair; Meneesha Kellay, senior curator at V&A East, Nour Aslam, founder and executive director of the Art South Asia Project and Nahar Khan, founder of Solis, speak at SXSW London’s Bangla House event in London. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T13:27:50.297Z South Asia’s cultural future lies in collaboration: Art leaders at SXSW London’s first Bangla House Art, Culture, Event, London, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/smm7v63kaf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/9x6i3rev/2026-06-17T172545Z750475899RC21ULAPRJFYRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CIV-WAHI.JPG Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T13:17:42.663Z Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany FIFA World Cup 2026, Football, Ivory Coast https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eg84rxkqzr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/ay3517o5/Australia-expat.avif Arrested by CID, Md Rakibul Hossain and Md Roni Islam (wearing black T-shirt). Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T13:06:43.682Z Fraud poses as an Australia-based expatriate, swindles people Australia, Expatriate, Fraud case https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/b5kb509ml4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/bakqzgxj/2026-06-17T192032Z543729639UP1EM6H1HQ6WNRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the match against DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T12:51:02.823Z Lackluster Ronaldo as Portugal held to draw in World Cup opener World Cup Video, Football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/mo6fz07z8x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/ufgtc2px/Photovisiting.jpeg State Minister Bobby Hajjaj visits Glenrich Satarkul https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/uwmm7vy7/Photovisiting2.jpeg The state minister inspects the school facilities https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/7b0cc2q1/Group-Photo.jpeg At the school Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T12:41:35.758Z State Minister Bobby Hajjaj visits Glenrich Satarkul School, Bobby Hajjaj, Education, Youth https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/lsst1y4a3f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/6au38mte/2026-06-18T013944Z722258035UP1EM6I04M6X0RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-UZB-COL.JPG General view inside the stadium during Uzbekistan v Colombia match at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 17, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/yospvw9g/924320-01-02.jpg Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on 16 June, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/bakqzgxj/2026-06-17T192032Z543729639UP1EM6H1HQ6WNRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the match against DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/bnjww6f2/2026-06-15T180844Z162209977UP1EM6F1EEJAKRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP-CPV.JPG Cape Verde's Vozinha celebrates after the match against Spain at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US, on 15 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T12:38:10.991Z What we learned after the first round of World Cup games FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/mi29c2ml2m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-02/db8ab538-8e8b-4dea-a6cb-ae46e8a50ce6/prothomalo_bangla_2024_02_11f7b239_4dce_4575_b376_63ed63ce20b0_8.webp Students Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T12:31:05.571Z Stipends for secondary students: Application deadline extended, conditions applicants must meet Stipend, Education, Secondary Education, Student, Youth https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/zjg1kal4mx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/ooubf818/Same-question-papers.avif Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul Haque Milon at the press conference. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's education and primary and mass education advisor Mahdi Amin were present at the time. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T11:25:59.126Z SSC and HSC exams to be held in same question paper: Education Minister SSC Exam, HSC, Examination, Education, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/n694vrkugh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/asnrlg6t/2026-06-17T190714Z1447540739UP1EM6H1H40VTRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected as he walks off the pitch after the match against DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T11:11:49.885Z Portugal coach defends keeping Cristiano Ronaldo on in draw FIFA World Cup 2026, Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/eo9eol8w99 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/r58d6x8i/2026-06-14T230528Z2009772504UP1EM6E1S52J2RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CIV-ECU.JPG Ecuador players pose for a team group photo Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T10:42:43.413Z Ecuador: World Cup squad and squad numbers World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, Ecuador https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/nfn4ttm289 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/9d507h6y/2026-06-02T161148Z96602503RC2H06AY4KAFRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GROUPE-IVORYCOAST.JPG Ivory Coast players pose for a team group photo Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T10:39:00.874Z Ivory Coast: World Cup squad and jersey numbers World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, Ivory Coast https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/qopkw37fwk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/0e2wdusg/2026-06-02T090911Z1943301950RC28ZHAVPJ85RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GROUPE-CURACAO.JPG Curacao players pose for a team group photo before the match Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T10:34:41.848Z Curacao: World Cup squad and jersey numbers World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026 https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/8etfvdwy06 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/tqeuj1yo/2026-06-06T184230Z870983379UP1EM661FYTSQRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-USA-GER.JPG Germany players line up during the national anthems Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T10:30:10.154Z Germany: World Cup squad and jersey numbers World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, Germany https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/ovmsn31wwh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/ywksxq0o/2026-06-14T040007Z1387020181UP1EM6E0B46Y2RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-AUS-TUR.JPG Turkey players pose for a team group photo before the match Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T10:11:28.433Z Turkey: World Cup squad and jersey numbers World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, Turkey https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/qi5jmpeox8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/a5uq6pqh/2026-06-14T040133Z1560796673UP1EM6E0B6KY6RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-AUS-TUR.JPG Australia players pose for a team group photo Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T10:05:18.850Z Australia: World Cup squad and jersey numbers World Cup Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/kvdrf8bk8t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/8mjubw5e/2026-06-13T012739Z2067197323UP1EM6D0421AMRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-USA-PRY.JPG Paraguay players pose for a team group photo Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T09:57:24.189Z Paraguay: World Cup squad and jersey numbers World Cup Squad, Paraguay, FIFA World Cup 2026 https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/hx9x1rmx8h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/lfa2tk4g/2026-06-13T010425Z1676542213UP1EM6D02ZB71RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-USA-PRY.JPG United States players line up during the national anthems Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T09:48:52.694Z USA: World Cup squad and jersey numbers World Cup Squad, USA, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/sk6o5qsgo1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/3z61mzye/football.avif World Cup fever is on! https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/l8n912kz/football-1.avif An artist puts last touches on his mural at Chattogram's Brazil Goli https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/2j7jrjqi/football-2.avif The future of our football https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/yw26819s/football.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T08:40:31.956Z The year we dreamt of playing the World Cup! (Really!) FIFA World Cup 2026, Bangladesh football, Sports, Argentina, Brazil https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/57bapq43qm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-05/4cnh6ipr/Pakistan-prime-pinister-Shehbaz-Sharif.avif Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T08:36:58.755Z Iran to 'instantly' reopen Hormuz, US to 'immediately' lift blockade: Pakistan PM Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Blockade, Agreement, US https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1jgp987jgz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/20xbki87/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17s2xp1gepWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-11.58.14-PM.avif Chattogram station Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T08:10:18.099Z Dhaka to Chattogram by train in three and a half hour Budget 2026-27, Chattogram, Railway, Train, Public Transport, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/1i6qbsphjn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/e0r7wb66/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17epo47e1lWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-18-at-12.00.05-AM.avif A building painted in green and yellow stands out prominently. Brazilian national flags adorn its walls. Images of football legends decorate the exterior Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T07:35:23.109Z Teacher decorates home with Brazilian flags after childhood emotion over Brazil’s defeat FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil, Football, Chattogram, Lakshmipur https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/2uwlifnm38 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/zni7j5v0/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-18mygxx5qtGazipurDH061520260618IMG-20260618-WA0062.avif More than 100 workers fell ill after drinking water at a garment manufacturing factory in the Chandra area of Kaliakair upazila, Gazipur. On 18 June, 2026 morning. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T07:31:44.679Z Over 100 workers fall ill after drinking water at garment factory Police, Hospital, Garment, Worker, Readymade Garment Workers, Readymade garment industry, Gazipur https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a0w5xa7j3l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/cj4bb94x/Road-through-forest.jpg Road repair work has remained suspended after the Forest Department intervened and halted the project. The photo was taken in the Kathal Baricha area of the Baitarani Reserved Forest in Puranagar Union of Satkania in the afternoon on 15 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T07:25:17.758Z Trees felled for roads in Satkania reserved forest LGED, Deforestation, Reserve Forest, Exclusive, Environment, Ecology https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/weuq1nhfzo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-03/v0i5maak/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-02lit0ad0w4.-plans-to-introduce-women-buses-bicycle-and-monorail-in-Dhaka.avif A metro rail line is currently operational from Uttara to Motijheel. Work is under way to extend it to Kamalapur. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T06:53:31.739Z Metro Rail rush continues at night, operating hours may be extended further Metro Rail, Exclusive, Public Transport https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/buq6l0lwvg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/v1u0glql/Mirbari.avif A signboard bearing the name “Mirbari”, associated with the lineage of State Minister Mir Shahe Alam, is seen in Betgari village of Shibganj upazila in Bogura on 15 June 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-15/urwf3ue0/Mir-Shahe-Alam.avif Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam delivers a personal explanation in Parliament on 15 June 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T06:43:00.392Z Local people unaware of any public hearings, ‘proposers’ Jubo Dal leaders Exclusive, Mir Shahe Alam, Bogura, Local government, Politics, BNP Government, Jatiya Sangsad, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/itvnvh6vzi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/uluxxnan/SOCCER-WORLDCUP-UZB-COL-2.JPG Colombia’s Luis Diaz in action with Uzbekistan’s Abbosbek Fayzullaev in FIFA World Cup 2026  Group K match against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico on 17 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/hcqkuoqj/SOCCER-WORLDCUP-UZB-COL-1.JPG Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz celebrates scoring their third goal in FIFA World Cup 2026  Group K match against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico on 17 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T04:43:02.911Z Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in World Cup group game FIFA World Cup 2026, Colombia, Uzbekistan https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/yvz6bmwwi9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/xm3dopjl/Trump-Pezeshkian.avif US President Donald Trump and Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T04:27:24.841Z Trump, Pezeshkian sign deal to end Mideast war Middle East War, Donald Trump, USA, Israel-US attack on Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, Agreement, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/xa2sbyjji7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/rl4gybfl/778844-01-02.jpg President Trump Dines With Macron At Versailles Following G7 Summit Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T03:37:26.970Z G7 leaders welcome Trump ‘change’ on Ukraine G7, USA, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/fxej87k214 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-01/5caabf67-1f78-4c2b-936d-dae7c5690b57/child_abuse.png Child abuse Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T03:36:57.576Z Unconscious child rape victim drowned and buried under riverbed CMM Court, Mymensingh, Child Rape, Murder https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jrj0u89epj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/66zfivvi/No-electricity-at-Dinajpur.avif There is no electricity. Efforts to repair and restart the malfunctioning equipment have remained suspended. The power outage occurred at around 4:45 pm on 17 June2026 in the Munshipara area of Dinajpur town. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T02:32:05.336Z Load-shedding worsens in rural areas with the rise in temperature village people, Electricity, Temperature, PDB, Load shedding, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/0fts482wsl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-18/b3h09i3v/932684-01-02.jpg Caleb Yirenkyi #3 of Ghana celebrates with teammate Alidu Seidu #2 and Christopher Bonsu Baah #13 after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Ghana and Panama at Toronto Stadium on 17 June 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-18T01:16:21.858Z Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner Ghana, Panama, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/u8e32u0bmc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/s42cneld/2026-06-17T165452Z34098021UP1EM6H1AZBK0RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in the tunnel waiting to walk out onto the pitch before the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/9fo3nyw3/2026-06-14T002405Z1211457917UP1EM6E0144O7RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Portugal Training - The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T23:06:31.517Z Cristiano Ronaldo or the story of a robot FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/c0ioe1kz2u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/5zop68sq/2026-06-17T215825Z1958388800UP1EM6H1P1CGKRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GHA-PAN.JPG Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - Ghana v Panama - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 17, 2026 Ghana's Antoine Semenyo and teammates walk on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T22:29:35.789Z Semenyo, Ayew lead Ghana attack in World Cup clash with Panama FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Ghana, Panama https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/st5e79mpxn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/22v14fgw/2026-06-17T220557Z1821412728UP1EM6H1PDWH9RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG-CRO.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - England v Croatia - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 England's Harry Kane shakes hands with Croatia's Petar Musa at the end of the match Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T22:15:14.615Z England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, England, croatia, Harry Kane https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/qqkub6ssxe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/s24cxo1v/2026-06-17T192338Z1879394167UP1EM6H1HVCWYRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG-CRO.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - England v Croatia - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 General view of Croatia players during the warm up before the match Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T19:58:46.371Z Madueke starts for England, Modric captains Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, England, croatia https://en.prothomalo.com/international/nkd7c738u4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-12/iegwz622/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-247mbb5zgqUS-iranh.avif Flags of US, Iran Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T19:48:21.954Z US-Iran agreement: Read the full text of 14-point MoU Israel-US attack on Iran, Iran, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/rg72f1d61k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/ojlg1sn2/2026-06-17T184343Z753393518UP1EM6H1G0UTRRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and DR Congo's Lionel Mpasi and teammates react https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/zeicmuho/2026-06-17T190845Z278963852UP1EM6H1H6IW2RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 DR Congo players applaud their fans after the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/zgmwxz1w/2026-06-17T191034Z545672824UP1EM6H1H9KW8RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Portugal players look dejected after the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/n4p5o0mc/2026-06-17T191631Z43216611UP1EM6H1GYKVJRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD-FANS-LISBON.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Fans gather in Lisbon - Lisbon, Portugal - June 17, 2026 A Portugal fan reacts at the end of the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/n6mb1k6u/2026-06-17T191343Z1007278215UP1EM6H1G7DUDRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/hqtw15qd/2026-06-17T191022Z409130787UP1EM6H1H97W7RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 DR Congo fans after the match https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/hc9lp3b2/2026-06-17T190421Z777374032UP1EM6H1GZ7VKRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD.JPG Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 DR Congo's Chancel Mbemba celebrates after the match Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T19:19:03.984Z Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Portugal, Congo https://en.prothomalo.com/international/63blew56wy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-08/1b2e8249-094d-4e4c-a3e8-8763ba974446/AFRICA_EU_AIRLINES.JPG European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on 13 March, 2023 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T16:54:43.338Z EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' migration European Union, Migration, Detention https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/e1n3c1vxqs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/uenqogua/T20-australia.avif Connolly leads Australia to four-wicket win over Bangladesh in T20 opener Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T14:56:13.310Z Connolly leads Australia to four-wicket win over Bangladesh in T20 opener Bangladesh, Australia, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m01fokzw3a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/ckskk51c/4845395.webp Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T14:47:46.280Z Govt reviewing proposal to cut passport fees for Bangladeshi expatriates: Salahuddin Salahuddin Ahmed, Home Minister, Passport, Migrants, Immigration https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2zswiv88nc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/qu5zy99b/Khalil-FM.avif Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T14:37:23.858Z Regularisation of undocumented Bangladeshis depends on host country’s laws: FM Expatriate, Migrants, Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, Foreigner https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/ju89amx48l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/m2yj7ozv/India-push.avif Recently, India's Border Security Force (BSF) attempted to push six people across the border at Roumari in Kurigram. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T13:35:56.106Z India forcibly pushing people into Bangladesh: HRW Push-in, Zero Line, No-man's Land, HRW, Bangladesh-India Relations, Border, BGB, BSF https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o5xtmpfor5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/5996gazm/8173810.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses a programme marking the inauguration of the third-phase Family Card distribution programme at the Victoria High School ground in Sreemangal on 17 June. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T13:13:36.529Z PM declares firm stance against siphoning off money Family Card, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government, Moulvibazar, Budget 2026-27 https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/z9s5wom684 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/yyil74fk/1.-ketoki-flower-rangamati-supriyo-chakma-17062026.JPG Crepe Ginger (Ketaki flowers) are in bloom. Dheppochhari, Rangamati, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/i77xwqf7/1.-ketoki-flower-rangamati-supriyo-chakma-17062026.JPG Crepe Ginger (Ketaki flowers) are in bloom. Dheppochhari, Rangamati, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/c98rlqbk/2.-world-cup-football-rangpur-moinul-17062026.JPG Football fans celebrate by throwing coloured smoke after Argentina score against Algeria during the Argentina–Algeria match, which they watched on a giant screen in front of the Swadhinata Smarak memorial of Begum Rokeya University. Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/5awx9904/3.-bird-faridpur-alimuzzaman-17062026.jpg A heron sits quietly on a bamboo pole left in a canal, fully focused on catching fish. Goldangi, Faridpur, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/lzfzk08c/4.-mangobar-faridpur-alimuzzaman-17062026.jpg A housewife dries mango pulp sheet (Aam sotto) in the courtyard under the sun. It has remained popular for generations. North Channel, Faridpur, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/pjhjct2a/5.-bird-kagracori-jayanti-17062026.jpg A Blue rock thrush sits on a tree branch. Agricultural Research Centre, Khagrachhari, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/rd4728fs/6.-sylhet-football-anis-17062026.JPG Despite the morning rush, World Cup fever remains unabated. Two football fans stand by the roadside watching the Argentina–Algeria match on a mobile phone. Shahjalal Uposhahar, Sylhet, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/j73vsylj/7.-agri-rangamati-supriyo-chakma-17062026.JPG Baskets filled with bunches of bananas. Young men and women from the hills transport bananas harvested from their own plantations to their destination. Sapchhari Mon Para, Rangamati, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/bn967ky8/8.-fruit-gazipur-sadik-17062026.JPG Ripened jaam hang from a roadside tree in a village. Sonakor, Sreepur, Gazipur, 17 June. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/nexg8s4d/10.-kodom-flower-bogura-soyel-17062026.jpg Kadam, a symbol of the monsoon season, fall from the trees. Shahjahanpur, Bogura, 17 June. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T12:55:09.063Z TOP SHOTS (17 June 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ctiylrz7ga https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/qw5lydhy/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17ukzq4xt0WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-3.28.32-PM.avif Monir Hossain, the accused in a child rape case in Chattogram’s Bakalia area, is produced before the court on 17 June. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T11:51:47.627Z Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping child in Chattogram Chattogram, Court, Jail, Child Rape https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/kysr6wughn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/f8qjopik/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17s3feiedkWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-11-at-9.24.04-PM.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/2buaoulw/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17tfnvdjbg20260617T012800Z1843941204UP1EM6H042MVPRTRMADP3SOCCERWORLDCUPARGDZA.avif Lionel Messi Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T11:42:27.095Z I thought Messi would score once, never imagined he'd get a hat-trick Lionel Messi, FIFA World Cup 2026, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/zf0emq91b5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/dtdhs5os/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-24z9mvo4r9prothomalo-bangla2024-09-22fe3ek749CaptureE0A7A8.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/16g5b753/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-16e7rq70wx10.avif Representative image Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T11:23:48.916Z Australian visa rules set for major changes visa, Australia, Student Scholarship, Migration, Foreign policy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/6g87xmvy3l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/8rykbaq3/2910826.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T10:35:15.663Z Zampa and debutant Davies share six as Australia bowl out Bangladesh for 131 Cricket, Adam Zampa, Bangladesh, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Australia https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/jkhinj04mm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/286dbk17/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-170r4cial3WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-12.53.30-PM.avif Nadia has been a fan of Argentina since childhood, while Nayeem supports Germany. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/p6x1dd1b/prothomalo_bangla_2026_06_17_0r4cial3_WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_17_at_12_53_30_PM.avif Nadia has been a fan of Argentina since childhood, while Nayeem supports Germany. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/qdrs44zr/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17ki0fbd29WhatsAppImage20260617at125327PM2.avif No matter which team you support, can you really miss the chance to watch Messi play in a World Cup? Nayeem, although a Germany supporter, said there is something special about watching players like Messi and Ronaldo play. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/2ucjugyf/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17b2v3poh7WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-12.53.27-PM-1.avif Nayeem said, “Being in the stadium, I can now truly feel what Messi is. Watching him play from up close is a lifetime experience. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/b8mf3m5n/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17sue7d19jWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-12.53.29-PM-1.avif Nadia said, “Since childhood I have supported Argentina from Maradona and Batistuta to Messi. Messi is a favourite player for almost all football lovers beyond team loyalties. But as an Argentina player, he naturally holds a special place in my heart.” https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/cl284s4n/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17o2kjd3ahWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-12.53.28-PM-1.avif The last World Cup in Qatar was close to Bangladesh, but they could not attend due to various commitments. So when they learned that the 2026 World Cup would be held in the USA, they decided to go watch the matches. They felt disappointed whenever they received rejection emails from FIFA. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/km0qqule/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-1796zcni3jWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-12.53.28-PM.avif Then, at the final stage, they got the opportunity to buy tickets for this Kansas match. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/38l7qjt4/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17sqro0mneWhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-12.53.27-PM.avif Before the match, they spent the morning around the stadium area, where various World Cup-related events were arranged. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/6b262ozu/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17xwp30m5unadia4.avif They then arrived at the stadium on a FIFA-arranged bus. After entering, they were both amazed to see waves of blue-and-white supporters filling the stadium. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/k5g0ono0/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17grz5klknnadia.avif Nadia said, “It’s my first time watching my favourite team’s match in a stadium. And so many records were made by Messi in that very match—it feels wonderful to even think about it. Watching Messi play will truly remain one of our lifelong achievements.” Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T10:29:24.276Z How did it feel to watch Messi play live? Actor couple Nayeem and Nadia reveal Argentina, Lionel Messi, Brazil, Football, FIFA World Cup 2026, World Cup Gallery https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/vdzyglm0qt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/bxi6aeeq/913078-01-02.jpg (COMBO) This combination of file photos created on June 15, 2026, shows England's striker #09 Harry Kane in London on September 10, 2024 (L); and Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric in Zagreb, on September 8, 2025. England and Croatia will meet in a 2026 World Cup Group L football match at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 17, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/69i6qjkm/2026-06-16T142746Z394737020UP1EM6G1468LGRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD-PREVIEW.JPG Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao and teammates in action during training at The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US on 16 June, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/69i6qjkm/2026-06-16T142746Z394737020UP1EM6G1468LGRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-POR-COD-PREVIEW.JPG Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao and teammates in action during training at The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US on 16 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T10:05:05.456Z England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history FIFA World Cup 2026, England, Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldhino https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/2l1372ti4l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/6o9wbc8u/2222.png Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T09:50:45.567Z TSC erupts as Messi delivers a World Cup masterclass World Cup Video, Lionel Messi, Argentina, TSC https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/wb10tsxskp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/8vg84h50/2026-06-17T061612Z190391208UP1EM6H0H4L5LRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-AUT-JOR.JPG Austria's Marko Arnautovic celebrates scoring their third goal against Jordan at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US, 16 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T09:32:30.247Z Arnautovic turns the tide for Austria in tense win over Jordan FIFA World Cup 2026, Austria, Jordan https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/keovkocxuy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/ksjo33kx/2026-06-17T025515Z1690554042UP1EM6H08412ORTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal to complete his hat-trick against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US, on 16 June, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T09:17:18.299Z World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi, Argentina https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/haprnka2w6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/es71fy48/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17aw6tqk0sCPD.avif CPD presented the review during a media briefing ?” held on Wednesday morning at its office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T08:49:31.966Z Proposed budget lacks adequate allocation for renewable energy sector: CPD CPD, Renewable Energy, Fossil Fuel, Budget 2026-27 https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/5gym6xei5k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/bo3vt7v2/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17orw7iaboad311046-e752-4df9-a356-af3014271b3e-1.avif Md. Abir, accused in the murder case of child Alina Islam Ayat, is being taken to court on 17 June at the Chattogram court on 17 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T08:31:51.583Z Court sentences one to death for 5-year-old Ayat’s murder Death penalty, Murder, Chattogram, abduction https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/sl4w36lteu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/v33etxkp/Bangladesh-Australia-Toss.avif BAngladesh's stand-in captain Towhid tosses the coin in the first T20I match against Australia in Chattogram on 17 June 2026 as regular skipper Litton Das misses out the match due to injuries Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T08:27:02.536Z Bangladesh elect to bat against Australia, Hridoy leads side Bangladesh Cricket, T20 Cricket, Australia, Towhid Hridoy, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/hsrz5ap1u3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/03qqteyz/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-16amp0ieevTiton.avif Khandakar Nayeem Ahmed Titon Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T08:12:54.879Z Titon murder: Missing phone stalls probe, killers yet to be identified Murder, Criminal Case, New Market, Dhaka Cantonment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/896funq9mv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/4hnquhqa/Crime-Rape-Murder.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T07:27:20.141Z Investigations in rape and murder cases stall when cases lack public attention Rape, Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, Child Rape, Police, Exclusive, Murder, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/8w3pp42ylx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/islp4e75/914712-01-02.jpg An employee of the Terratis company releases sterile male tiger mosquitoes in Montpellier, southern France, on 5 June, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T07:13:13.758Z Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes Mosquito, Scientists, Climate Vulnerability, Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/ycskjxrlo8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/yospvw9g/924320-01-02.jpg Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on 16 June, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T06:37:38.723Z World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi, Argentina https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/cw7fqiwv2n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/u7ber8q6/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-17fka5iarn923744-01-02.avif The football world has once again witnessed Lionel Messi's magic. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/74uev5o9/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-170ieh6x1n923636-01-02.avif Argentina takes flight with Messi. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/3d1uldki/prothomalo-bangla2026-06-172s2lp1qj923682-01-02.avif Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi combined once again to put smiles on Argentine faces. De Paul provided the assist for Messi's opening goal. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/9myzn32w/923690-01-02.jpg Messi no longer has to carry the world on his own shoulders. Perhaps that is why he looks freer now. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T06:01:58.212Z The world still belongs to Messi Lionel Messi, Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026, World Cup, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/hadwwdic3s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/vhob27q2/prothomalo-bangla2024-09-08lfez86e19.webp Students of Kamalapur Government Primary School Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T05:47:50.133Z No exam fee to be charged in govt primary schools, new decision soon Primary education, fee, Education Ministry, Examination, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/9l3f3qmwo3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/x3tibewu/2026-06-17T014150Z621316947UP1EM6H04POWGRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Algeria's Hicham Boudaoui and Nabil Bentaleb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/rcv9ll5n/2026-06-17T013157Z1835324420UP1EM6H03S9UORTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their first goal against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/vozfzrkj/2026-06-17T013144Z65155845UP1EM6H03ZNVCRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/00qrskk2/2026-06-17T013348Z370083121UP1EM6H04CBW3RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/x3tibewu/2026-06-17T014150Z621316947UP1EM6H04POWGRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Algeria's Hicham Boudaoui and Nabil Bentaleb against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/sziz61d4/2026-06-17T022520Z50182966UP1EM6H06Q6YMRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their second goal past Algeria's Luca Zidane against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/duvak243/2026-06-17T022835Z583689334UP1EM6H06VLZ4RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/951dkuke/2026-06-17T023533Z86985006UP1EM6H0777ZWRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/1corhh2f/2026-06-17T033639Z95690864UP1EM6H07G40BRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Algeria's Rayan Ait Nouri, Houssem Aouar, Ramy Bensebaini, Aissa Mandi and Nabil Bentaleb against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/h2te669g/2026-06-17T030140Z1064053298UP1EM6H08EQ34RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi and Cristian Romero against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/8sdencyw/2026-06-17T024521Z1459247160UP1EM6H07NK16RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/71xkd188/2026-06-17T030742Z577537494UP1EM6H08OS3ORTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi waves as he leave the pitch after the match against Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T05:44:52.567Z Messi magic in frames World Cup Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/p3jshvrye3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/zm1mfhb8/924320-01-02.jpg Messi celebrates goal against Algeria https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/iwb5fkg7/2026-06-17T023710Z1067734717UP1EM6H079W01RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni gives instructions to Lionel Messi during a hydration break against Algeria in Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T05:21:36.020Z Messi magic 'hard to explain', says Argentina boss Scaloni FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/zyi6d966hh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/504x9amj/2026-06-17T033637Z31440324UP1EM6H0415VHRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T05:14:38.861Z Messi rewrites World Cup history with oldest-ever hat-trick Lionel Messi, FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina https://en.prothomalo.com/international/owh3a2j9vs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/pcsp8y2l/2026-06-15T172127Z1557021991RC2HULAU2II1RTRMADP3G7-SUMMIT-BRITAIN.JPG A G7 logo installation during the summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 15 June, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/t74cksgv/2026-06-17T014512Z1134157791RC2DVLAF3AOQRTRMADP3G7-SUMMIT-TRUMP-ECONOMY.JPG German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 16 June, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T04:58:58.727Z G7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical mineral G7, China, France, Global Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/zg8smkknok https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-06/8246613b-e68c-417f-a4cf-b68b2f425209/Benazir_Ahmed.webp Former police chief Benazir Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T04:49:01.381Z Benazir Ahmed arrested at Dubai shopping mall Benazir Ahmed, Arrest, Interpol, Dubai, UAE https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/5i709w89oi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/7mcnoxa6/Messi.JPG Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal to complete a hat-trick in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US on 16 June 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/rstv7bvb/Messi.JPG Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal to complete a hat-trick in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US on 16 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T04:17:38.776Z Qatar was the ending. Messi had other plans FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina, Lionel Messi, FIFA World Cup 2026, Algeria, World Cup in Bangladesh Perspective https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/sju1czju2g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/j6bw4tbe/Messi-1.jpg Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third and hat trick goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on 16 June 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/kywfpbth/2026-06-17T013348Z370083121UP1EM6H04CBW3RTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-DZA.JPG Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-17/zoinm23y/Messi-2.jpg Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi shoots and scores his team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-06-17T03:34:07.474Z Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA, Lionel Messi, Argentina, Algeria https://en.prothomalo.com/international/0osh4clgw5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/07/22/df16990e8785d72fc552e7c70db892a1-1.jpg A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the US, Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during the Iran nuclear talks at the Vienna International Center in Vienna, Austria on 14 July, 2015. 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