https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9yfbguuf7t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/sanegij8/nahid.avif After returning to the country this Saturday noon following the completion of holy Umrah, Nahid Islam spoke to journalists at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. ` Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T16:38:57.136Z Nahid Islam calls on prof Yunus, former advisers to take to streets on reform issue Muhammad Yunus, National Citizen Party - NCP, Nahid Islam https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/0fpahfp6oi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/e82s41sz/AIIB.jpg A delegation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Saturday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T15:47:58.170Z AIIB to provide budget support, assist Bangladesh in energy, climate projects: Finance minister National Budget, Fuel Crisis, Climate Change Impact https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ssufrb2ef7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/atr8lf96/healh-minister.jpg Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain held a press conference at the Secretariat today Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T14:57:22.246Z Measles-Rubella special vaccination campaign begins tomorrow Measles, Health Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/f68rwtdhil https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/d08ge8wn/PMO-at-a-meeting.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chairs the first meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council at his Tejgaon office today, Saturday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T14:57:20.145Z PM chairs first Private Sector Advisory Council meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Private Sector, Adviser, Council https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/irwt719e9v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-22/0ak278hg/Hormuz.avif The Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T14:30:11.177Z Iran allows essential goods vessels to its ports via Hormuz strait, says Iranian media Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/1zzbmd9e3k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/518sqr5r/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-18.09.13-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/7l3ccj22/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-18.09.13-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/hfifer4c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-18.09.13.jpeg Deputy head of mission / counsellor Enis Xhemaili, in the capacity of Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo with director of Alliance Française de Chittagong Bruno LaCrampe. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T14:08:52.602Z ‘Kosovo – Welcome to the Heart of the Balkans’ screening in Chattogram in Partnership with Alliance Française Kosovo, Documentary, Chattogram, Chattogram Port https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/rnpxiumvil https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-19/pevejsg1/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-19r5sgwybtMustafizur-during-parctice-at-SBNCS-today10.avif Mustafizur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T13:15:03.946Z Mustafizur now leading left-arm pacer in T20 history Mustafizur Rahman, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6xt33po4v9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/5t7ef4mo/shama.avif State Minister Shama Obaed viisted Nagrakanda upazila health complex on 4 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T13:00:25.266Z Government engaged in diplomatic efforts to extend expatriates’ visas: Shama Obaed Shama Obaed Islam, Middle East War, Iran-Israel Conflict https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/tny8cn5xj0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-12/31ce8df3-98be-434d-ad5d-6d1529f431ef/UGC.jpeg UGC logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T12:19:08.619Z Academic records trapped in files: Our struggles in higher education Higher Education, Academic Certificate, Digital, University, Student Scholarship https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/981m67894f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/7mi1czkm/BNP-at-parliament.avif A section of the elected Members of Parliament from the ruling party, BNP, during the 13th National Parliament session. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T11:41:23.944Z Ordinance: Not everything should be done by force of a majority Ordinance, 13th Parliament, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/business/ycir7uoccv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-23/6oeglvkr/prothomalo-bangla2025-04-06o7ipw5nd3.avif Bank transaction Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T11:04:16.305Z Banking hours reduced by one hour from Sunday Banking Sector, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/s4bh9jqbzo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/1b6bnhbe/fire-keraniganj.avif Fire service men conduct rescue drive Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T10:53:45.628Z 5 bodies recovered as fire breaks out at gas lighter factory in Keraniganj Factory Fire, Fire, Fire Service & Civil Defence https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/48dm7ou5he https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-28/aru1ctdx/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-25z5p38udqoil.avif Fuel oil Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T10:23:30.022Z Finance minister to hold urgent meeting on diesel and octane imports this afternoon Diesel, Fuel, Finance Minister, Octane, Import https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/iqudtbkusu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/6ggg4y91/image-374288-1775241960.jpg Bangladesh U-20 football wins over India in the SAFF U-20 Championship Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T08:49:20.995Z PM greets Bangladesh U-20 football team Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Football, SAFF Championship https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/z345qknezr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/vp0zybzv/Md-Nur-Khan.avif Md. Nur Khan Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T08:45:09.670Z Returning to the old law will not restore confidence Reform, Human rights, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/e6fw7hnsxi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-02/pvpd26nw/CSQJXQI5ONPCHJ2MNYVSMDCSWA.avif President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, 1 April, 2026, in Washington. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T08:39:01.201Z Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, says Iranian media Middle East War, Iran, USA, Ceasefire, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/wfgefcmood https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/rwg1uzs0/417436-01-02.jpg This photograph taken on 3 April, 2026 shows a destroyed car next to a damaged veterinary clinic building following an air attack in Chabany, Kyiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T08:37:17.078Z 14 dead as Russia launches new daytime attacks on Ukraine Russia Ukraine War, Attack, Volodymyr Zelensky, Drone attack https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/dmk06yvt34 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/63xwdeao/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-04otwb80e4WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-13.24.02-1.avif This vessel has brought 34,000 tonnes of diesel. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T08:16:09.904Z Another vessel carrying 34,000 tonnes of diesel arrives in Bangladesh Fuel, Fuel Crisis, Diesel, Ship, Chattogram Port, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qkcl25pahp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/4zwe3801/iftekharuzzaman.avif Iftekharuzzaman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T08:15:00.494Z Ignoring fundamental reforms is suicidal for everyone Reform, ACC, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8h0iys0f2x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/kgb18dpa/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-0473gae3ddmahbub-morshed-bss-file-photo.avif Mahbub Morshed Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T07:52:08.604Z Mahbub Morshed leased his own car to BSS through a rent-a-car firm Corruption, Journalist, Media https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/t6llpnd9gl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/mu0o1tue/ZCX4DF3RZVPL7DR5GPEMPE642I.jpg An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman on 11 March 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T07:48:57.438Z LPG: Omera tops imports, US largest source LPG Cylinder, Gas, Import, Export https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6mcem9a88z https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/wvi93oor/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-30f347qwrlCapture.avif A child with measles undergoing treatment at the hospital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T07:43:58.065Z Measles vaccination drive begins tomorrow, which upazilas on the list Measles, Vaccine , Treatment, Health https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8585xltqul https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-02-22/xsuwu2c8/Parliament-3.avif Institutional reforms are expected to be approved by the parliament Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T07:33:20.113Z Setbacks in institutional reforms Reform, BNP Government, Interim Government, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/g0cnombv8q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/s4so0r6f/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-0465zfwnivKushtiaDH057220260403kushtia-villgeg-3.avif The use of sound boxes and loudspeakers has been declared prohibited in Majgram village of Kumarkhali upazila in Kushtia. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T05:55:21.952Z ‘Playing sound boxes or loudspeakers will lead to expulsion from mosque, madrasa and graveyard’ Kushtia, Khulna, Mosque, Ban https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xfzmv9a2nq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/7acsiaue/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-0336h8nfxuRolbert-Joachin.avif The suspect, Rolbert Joachin, was arrested by Fort Myers Police. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T05:53:55.049Z Bangladeshi woman beaten to death with a hammer in the US, one arrested Bangladeshi, USA, Expatriate, Murder https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/j4f4vh2qrb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/hlwhr8e9/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-039wzbjstoUntitled-5.avif The ship named 'MT Gran Couva' brought fuel oil on 26 March. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T05:53:36.880Z How much fuel oil was imported during one month of war Diesel, Fuel Crisis, BPC, Fuel, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/television/vt7kksvnqb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/xw50mdir/peaky.webp Netflix has released a first look at the untitled sequel series to 'Peaky Blinders,' starring Jamie Bell Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T03:40:13.987Z Peaky Blinders sequel first look out Peaky Blinders, Movie Sequel, Netflix https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/u5nubu710p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/yewtoclt/image-374283-1775240201.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T03:38:22.926Z Bangladesh clinch SAFF U-20 Championship title Football https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ddkkgq5vn7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/coxc0atm/SAYN2DUY3FISJENMF2YQYP5GUY.jpg The Iranian state media said to show fragments of a downed U.S. jet in this picture said to be taken in central Iran and released on 3 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T02:36:44.750Z Iran says shot down two US warplanes, hunting crew member Israel-US attack on Iran, USA, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/e8rmo8lkp0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-08/7pzn2qtd/232208-01-02.jpg This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on 7 and 8 March 2026 shows fire erupting at an oil depot in Iran's capital Tehran. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on 28 February. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T02:18:43.370Z Iran War: Words devalued, threat of final blow Iran, United States, War, Opinion https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/tgxe25144q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-08/srxfs70z/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-04sjeaxtpb093607CHATTOGRAMDH039620210825CHITTAGONGBISSOWRAV5.avif LPG cylinder Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T02:18:10.197Z Businesses increase LPG imports despite crisis, NBR data reveals LPG Cylinder, Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/5sz5llx5vj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-06/hrzium0h/prothomalo-bangla2023-12e7b97cd8-d79c-43f5-8b12-6857cfcd1a04bb.avif Bangladesh Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T02:18:00.021Z Digital transactions: ‘Bangla QR’ to become mandatory Technology, Bangladesh Bank, Mobile Financial Service https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nuhb3dj86o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/umrmxjq7/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-04awg4xhq5C02.avif A man waits with a tractor to collect diesel at a filling station in the Baghia area of Shariatpur Sadar upazila on April 3, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T02:14:32.199Z Fuel crisis: Farmers struggling to access oil for agricultural machineries Economy, Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Diesel, Agriculture , Food safety, Security, Irrigation, Rice, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/675e1wzusx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/wtlc7fju/Karaj-Iran-2.jpg Residential buildings that were damaged by recent strikes are pictured at Vahdat town in Karaj, southwest of Tehran on 3 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T17:05:48.220Z US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran: US media Israel-US attack on Iran, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/0c2ocbdhm3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/n2tnvk0s/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-03fqcfsmvlPMBD01.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presides the cabinet meeting at the Cabinet Room of the Parliament Secretariat on 2 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T16:32:39.083Z Ministers’ vehicle fuel cut by 30pc, interest-free car loans for govt officials suspended Fuel Crisis, Cabinet Member, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Fuel Price, Israel-US attack on Iran, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/9643mpl05v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/q9c1qq1l/image-374258-1775227749-1.jpg Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury briefs journalists after attending a certificate awarding ceremony at KEPZ in Anowara, Chattogram on 3 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T15:42:14.239Z Finance Minister urges fuel austerity amid global oil price surge Finance Minister, Fuel Crisis, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ddiznkkw29 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/k0hl31s5/Chittagong-Port.avif Chittagong Port Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T15:15:24.808Z NBR data: Bangladesh’s goods exports fall nearly 20pc in March Export, NBR, Data, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War, Middle East, Bangladesh, Economy, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/d9cxf1b6ok https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/ysiiklrh/BCB.avif BCB https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/haphkpyc/Mustafizur-Rahman.avif Relations between the two boards soured over the exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman from IPL Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T14:42:49.189Z BCB sends letter to BCCI to improve relations BCB, BCCI, Bangladesh Cricket, Bangladesh-India Relations, India https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/s2jl95896h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/c4o1ji58/Heatwave-Rajshahi.avif Bicyclists, seeking relief from the intense heat of the Bengali month of Chaitra, are seen riding with cloths wrapped around their heads to shield themselves from the scorching sun. The photograph was taken in the vicinity of Rajshahi Railway Station on 3 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/kdvq4fqe/Heatwave-Dhaka-Buriganga.avif Amid the sweltering heat, two passengers are seen crossing by boat, shielding themselves with an umbrella. The photo is taken on the Buriganga River in Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T13:37:21.851Z Heatwave sweeps 27 districts including Dhaka, likely to persist Saturday Scorching heat, Heatwave, Dhaka, BMD, Chuadanga, Rajshahi https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/6h20394fwe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/wtlc7fju/Karaj-Iran-2.jpg Residential buildings that were damaged by recent strikes are pictured at Vahdat town in Karaj, southwest of Tehran on 3 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-02/3atr14g0/409421-01-02.jpg US President Donald Trump delivers national address on war against Iran https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/2x6teurr/Karaj-Iran.jpg A blood stained shoe lies amid the debris of a residential building that was damaged by recent strikes at Vahdat town in Karaj, southwest of Tehran on 3 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T13:11:45.328Z Trump gloats on possible war crimes in Iran, but punishment distant USA, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, War criminal https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/bwxq43u2hi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/i80u0iqk/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-03twfk0ej3Ship.avif Another vessel carrying 27,000 tonnes of diesel from Singapore has arrived at Chittagong Port. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T12:51:57.801Z Ship with 27,300 tonnes diesel from Singapore docks at Chittagong Port Fuel Crisis, Diesel, Chattogram Port, Import https://en.prothomalo.com/video/0blllk7xpm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/f983x53e/New-Office-Time-Government.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T12:36:44.961Z New office hours introduced to address energy crisis Energy, Fuel Price, Fuel Crisis, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/r4u30qb1sz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-02/pimxqzfc/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-23n6z4o5j6fbf59fdd-63c0-4007-9989-660290ebbb5a.avif A photo shows a batch of LPG cylinders. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T12:34:04.578Z LPG: No market control despite record price hike LPG Cylinder, Gas Price, Price Hike https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/dfan5j1fmv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/z14g1y9b/Badda-BNP-Leader-Kamrul-Murder-1.avif Representative image made with AI https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/ssuce0r1/Badda-BNP-Leader-Kamrul-Murder-2.avif Badda BNP leader Kamrul https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/mbzypbfe/Badda-BNP-Leader-Kamrul-Murder-3.avif Local BNP leaders and activists stage a demonstration as the news of the murder breaks out Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T11:58:33.166Z BNP leader Kamrul’s murder: Investigation stumbles at outset, mobile phone in video led to killer Dhaka, Murder, DB Police, DMP, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/zl169tpqvq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/s7dhez97/Pete-Hegseth-Randy-George.jpg This combination of pictures created on 2 April, 2026 shows US Army Chief of Staff General Randy George (L) in Washington, DC on 19 September 2025 and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Washington, DC, on 31 March 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/2vy4v66b/Randy-George.jpg Army Chief of Staff General Randy George speaks to US Soldiers at the Hohenfels Training Area in southern Germany on 6 February 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T11:48:34.204Z Hegseth fires top US army general in new shake-up USA, Donald Trump, US Army, Army Chief, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Pete Hegseth https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/aiw0c29rr4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/hc70eomy/labour.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T11:17:17.068Z Iran War and the future of our labour market in the Middle East Iran, Middle East, Labour, Labour Migration, Worker, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/j7pasvsn4c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-12-22/rac3idk7/prothomalo-bangla2024-12-22d7wehckcMV5BOGJlZGFhMjctM2Y2My00MGUyLTk2MTAtMTlmMWU1ODE3MzNjXkEyXkFqcGc.V1.webp Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in a scene of the film 'It Ends with Us'. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T11:10:06.201Z Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed, defamation case moves forward Hollywood, Sexual Harassment, Lawsuit, Actress, Actor https://en.prothomalo.com/international/8aotrpocob https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/kli998wp/VW3DB2YGNNKUPC6EHYU5SOPOJY.avif Sacks of harvested wheat are seen at a grain market in Gaggarpur village, in the northern state of Haryana, India, 25 April, 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T10:51:38.445Z World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says FAO, Food safety, Middle East War, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/v8q7h7gmt8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/4h2pq0jf/Paul-Kapur-1.jpg US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur speaks at an event https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/fnk0f7r4/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-03a0mgqtleEmbassy.avif Paul Kapur (left) is seen at the reception marking Bangladesh’s Independence Day, organised by the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, DC on 2 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/yeow8bhs/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-035we3slirreception.avif Former US Ambassador to Dhaka Peter Haas (left) is seen at the reception marking Bangladesh’s Independence Day, organised by the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, DC on 2 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T10:49:12.259Z US-Bangladesh relations now matters more than ever: Paul Kapur Diplomacy, USA, Paul Kapur, Geopolitics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/58jsofdfn3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/h0t49ney/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-03jxe3rnbySIM-Card.avif Mobile SIM Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T09:14:38.682Z SIMs to be issued through ‘special procedure’ for 3 biometric complications Telecommunication, BTRC, Mobile Connectivity, Mobile operator, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/jhjl316bu6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/us1if4mq/4MULU5TVFRPLDMT6D6TLLHZLGA.jpg Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on 1 February 2021, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, 27 March 2021. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T09:01:11.700Z Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, Democracy, Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8a016n12gb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/5ekoey88/kgm.avif Khondaker Golam Moazzem Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T08:47:01.755Z Not all additional costs are subsidies or losses Energy, Fuel Crisis, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Fuel Price, Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6axwus4ivb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/iccm5m78/M-Tamim.avif M Tamim Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T08:29:35.702Z Priority-based management essential Energy, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/mdbm8j4v0v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-24/0478941q/351083-01-02-1.jpg Smoke rises from an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv on March 23, 2026. Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel March 24, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end the three-week Middle East war Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T08:10:24.720Z Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/nhqm9yc5ho https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/kowmoglm/prothomaloimportmedia20180307cdf0f13ec066622b9162f4ed138ce5f1-5a9f5dd1e41ce.avif Insecticide is being sprayed to control mosquitoes in Dhaka North City Corporation. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/znlxppik/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-31ze8vwfk4৫.avif A young man queues with his generator to purchase diesel needed to run it. Long lines at filling stations in Dhaka are now a daily scene. Photo taken at Trust Filling Station in Dhaka on 30 March 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/1util03e/prothomalo-bangla2025-06-11hxhox44uJurain.avif A city corporation worker fogging for mosquito control in East Jurain area under Dhaka South City Corporation. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T08:06:48.810Z Mosquito control in Dhaka at risk amid diesel shortage Mosquito, Dhaka, DNCC, DSCC, Fuel Crisis, Diesel https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/pon618ovvz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-03/06e28580-676e-45fc-863d-aac05e06c980/Marriage_Illustration.jpg Marriage illustration Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T07:28:22.185Z Why it’s not okay for an underage girl to get married Child Marriage, Education, Domestic Violence, Women empowerment https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/zkzqnmv9iv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/16wj9q4b/measles.avif Some children with measles are having to undergo nebulisation at the 250-bed Pabna General Hospital. In the last 24 hours, six children with measles have been admitted to this hospital. With this, the total number of hospitalised children with measles there has reached 25. Tuesday, 31 March 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T07:22:40.267Z Measles outbreak in Bangladesh: Panic, politics of blame, and reality Measles, Public Health, Health, Government, Vaccine https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/3z8dwc4v7a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/gnly6boq/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-02wgd4l7vkBorhan-Moburak.avif Borhan Uddin and Mobarak Hossain, two associates of fugitive 'criminal' Sazzad Ali. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T06:32:23.421Z Police unable to trace them, yet 2 associates of ‘criminal’ Sazzad secure bail in court Crime, Criminal Gang, Murder, Bail, Police, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ybkd4b5k7c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/5cdrqx3y/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-18zi5xmruqprothomalo-UNSC.avif United Nations Security Council. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T06:09:12.913Z UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorisation of force Strait of Hormuz, Fuel Crisis, Middle East War, United Nations https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wco54kueeb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/mxtw433k/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-03f2wrdme503042026-cm-3.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T05:40:12.697Z Women harassed on Facebook pages in the name of satire Sexual Harassment, Social Media, Women's Rights https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5woey9ph6a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-01/tied57lf/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-01g2oilfjiUV9627051756.avif A man holds his child suffering from measles in his arms to comfort him after he was admitted to Dhaka Children’s Hospital on 31 March 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T04:25:17.540Z Measles spreads to 56 districts, WHO concerned Measles, Child care, WHO https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/e9zrhh6zda https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/sglhrvop/OZ7ZZHSJQZJJJAWGBTNMNUTA5A.avif Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, 11 March, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T04:20:40.653Z World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats Middle East War, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Fuel Crisis, Donald Trump, USA, Israel https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/oa8sx1hrp5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/k3javnn0/Info.avif These decisions were taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, held at the Cabinet Room of the Parliament Secretariat on Thursday night. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-03T03:09:17.763Z Office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, markets to close by 6:00pm Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Middle East War, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/8y0zc5gfeb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-13/goz6biyr/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-13twydwxkxUntitled-1.avif Parliament session Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-02T16:42:46.523Z Interim govt’s 133 ordinances: which are dropped and which remain Ordinance, Interim Government, 13th Parliament