https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m2wb95w2ct https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/9wygaeg3/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31mwr854i6060005180526BRT-PROJECTDIPU22052238.jpg Construction continued for 14 years, costing Tk 28.11 billion (2,811 crore). Yet the special buses for which the project was undertaken never began operating. On 18 October, 2026 Abdullapur road. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/gn45p1bm/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31lmix5a3jBRTDipu18052602.jpg Traffic congestion and public suffering increased along the 20-kilometre stretch of the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway between the airport and Gazipur https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/jjao1edq/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31f2qtgk79BRTDipu18052609.webp Several pedestrian overbridges designed to help passengers board and leave buses have escalators and lifts, but many of these facilities remain unusable https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/n4qebsht/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-31p0ec5jrxBRTDipu18052610.jpg Many infrastructures are still incomplete Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:34:17.230Z 14 years of misery, Tk 30b spent, only for the project to be cancelled BNP Government, Infrastructure, Cabinet Division, Road Transport and Bridges Ministry, Project https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/4uzqc7wwio https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ykgg10wl/11.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/80llcp77/1.jpg A farmer works in a dew-covered field on a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/zf7bgj42/2.jpg Dewdrops on paddy sheaves glisten in the morning light. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dpnuungz/3.jpg Dewdrops cling to spider’s webs spun on the grass. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/twqjownt/4.jpg Dewdrops cover the flowers and pods on growing bean creepers. Photo taken in Shekherkola, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/jnps1r4m/5.jpg The golden light of the early morning sun spreads across the landscape. Photo taken in Gogaipur, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/drx1mw0s/6.jpg A man pedals a bicycle along a rural road on a misty morning. Photo taken in Nuruil Beel, Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/e22a57ga/7.jpg People head to work on a late autumn morning amid light mist and gentle sunshine. Photo taken in Manthana, Rangpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ihp1n3co/8.jpg A creeper is adorned with tender bean pods and flowers. Photo taken in Bhuter Tila, Rangamati on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/68d3u61j/9.jpg A farmer threshes binni rice on a misty morning. Photo taken in Betchharapara, Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/nn7paolz/0.jpg Mountains are shrouded in mist. Photo taken on Bandarban–Ruma–Thanchi road, Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/df942v9r/11.jpg Fishermen catch fish in the Padma River on a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Panchabati, Rajshahi on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/r6hlxns2/12.jpg The sun rises through the mist. Photo taken from Padma Ghat, Pabna on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/lurkrcir/13.jpg A mother sits holding her newborn in the soft sunlight of a late autumn morning. Photo taken in Dakshin Goalchamot, Faridpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/8c5usjcs/14.jpg The orange glow of the setting sun mirrored in the river water. Photo taken in Raiganj, Sirajganj on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:17:38.968Z Late autumn in Bangladesh: 14 photos of misty mornings, dewdrops, rural life Autumn, Nature, Photo Story, Photography, River, Sun https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9c1eivoioz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/xpu9a1qa/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T09:13:56.186Z Ishraque’s resignation accepted, gazette issued Ishraque Hossain, Resignation, State Minister, Liberation War Affairs Ministry, BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Liberation War Affairs Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/boe66d5jea https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/lfdevu1c/tarique.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a roadside gathering in the Choupothi area of Taraganj upazila in Rangpur. Photo taken Tuesday morning https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/nejuypin/tarique-1.avif People crowd the streets to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister. Photo taken Tuesday morning in the Dharmasabha area of Rangpur city Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T08:26:07.736Z Religion should not create any barriers between people: Prime Minister Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Durga Puja, Rangpur https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pcrckkfj5g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/u1ne2fzw/697316-01-02.jpg Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shake hands during a press conference after a meeting in Tehran on 19 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T08:12:06.765Z Iran foreign minister say Russia, Iran have 'never' worked so closely Iran, Russia, Foreign Minister, Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eokmtzrflx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-27/cn6vl66l/PM-Tarique.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:56:51.475Z Stern message from head of government Politics, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Radda Health Care Centre, Ishraque Hossain, Resignation, MP, State Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/ovbvpbs21e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ccgfcszj/USA-TRUMP.JPG US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One as he returns after attending a rally in Kansas, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on 20 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/terxfo73/EUROPE-POLITICS-1.JPG A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the “Yellow Vests” movement, joined by French high school and university students, teachers and parents demanding better school conditions and government action, as well as labour unions, workers, farmers and retirees, France, on 17 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/uslkekcp/EUROPE-POLITICS-2.JPG A fire burns, as Police officers in riot gear stand guard, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, on 18 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:44:44.365Z As midterms loom, Trump seizes on France unrest for political gain USA, Donald Trump, Election, France, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/international/rxsz5mhhjh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/7stm9tyh/700001-01-02.jpg People watch the launch of the H3 rocket, carrying the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft, at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on 20 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:35:09.632Z Japan probe on its way to Mars moon Japan, Rocket, Moon, Launch https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/q2zc4i5557 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/24znilj1/5.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/euau3j2o/1.jpg Fishermen set out to catch hilsa in the Padma River in Dogachhi Union, Pabna Sadar. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/w9u9clgt/2.jpg Boats of different sizes take to the Padma to catch hilsa. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dgz5yo79/3.avif Hilsa are being caught using gillnets. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/oze9woza/4.jpg A boat carrying young fishermen sails across the mighty Padma as they go fishing. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/14dfqth2/5.jpg Hilsa can be caught by setting gillnets and hauling them in after a short while. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/jgw86q8s/6.jpg Fishing continues in the fading light of dusk. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/zgsn27g2/7.jpg Fishermen are catching fish in the Padma as well as in the Jamuna. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/civghbkm/8.jpg The fishing boats can be seen up close while travelling by speedboat. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/yviij1i8/9.jpg When a sudden raid takes place, fishermen abandon their boats on the riverbank and flee. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dqugwfda/10.jpg The fishermen also run away in fear when someone approaches to take photographs. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ojduhl14/11.jpg Fishing nets are scattered around the fishermen’s homes. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/adda1l36/12.jpg Fish kept in a cork-sheet box are being weighed for selling in secret. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/etxmo9l4/13.jpg The mother hilsa that come to lay eggs are considerably large. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/d7m8fs0w/14.jpg Hilsa are laid out for sale. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:34:47.953Z Hilsa fishing continues despite nationwide ban Hilsa Fish, Fish, Fishermen, Padma, Jamuna, Ban, Photo Story, Pabna https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jv0zxvdbfu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/dt59baho/66d3fec7512487P1mr.jpg Women are making naru-moa on the occasion of Durga Puja. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:21:54.924Z Durga Puja: Tantalising aroma of naru-moa fills homes Durga Puja, Sweet, Celebration https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/mhdokhqj3h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/nckhsocz/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-11bc1adngz৩.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T07:09:44.505Z Hot spatula burns, chilli powder in eyes: Chargesheet reveals abuse of domestic worker at former Biman MD’s home Case, Police, Court, Child Abuse, Charge Sheet, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pqda63lqr3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/ldxdd8e5/16102026-cm-1.jpg Three-year-old Fatiha, a dengue patient, receives care from a family member at Mugda Medical College Hospital, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/l8mmgt6v/Dengue.jpeg Dengue situation in the coastal districts Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T06:17:43.599Z Dengue spreads along coast, but no special prevention plan in place Aedes Mosquito, Bagerhat, Dengue, Exclusive, Public Health, Coastal Districts, IEDCR, DGHS, Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/fwyvxl83ad https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/6c4uxdrz/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19mavjknpjWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-9.33.26-PM.avif Police patrol the Himchhari Dhala area on the Eidgaon–Eidgarh–Baishari road in Cox’s Bazar following a robbery on 19 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/tkqtah7a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19td469vp0WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-9.34.04-PM.avif Two motorcyclists injured in an assault by robbers. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T05:35:31.799Z Masked robbers hold over 100 passengers at gunpoint, loot 50–60 vehicles Cox's Bazar, Robbery, Crime, Police, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/se28iv2we5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/ojvh5m3o/image-436800-1792468765.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Rangpur on 20 October 2026 to visit Durga Puja mandaps. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T04:53:30.150Z PM leaves Dhaka to visit puja mandaps in three divisions Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Durga Puja, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Chattogram https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ai1odi424e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/8xjqeai3/Shama-Obaed-Islam.avif Bangladesh's State Minister-2 Shama Obaed Islam briefed newspersons separately at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/0ulk1ys6/HUmaiun-Kobir-and-Shama-Obaed-Islam.png State Minister-1 for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and State Minister-2 Shama Obaed Islam briefed newspersons separately at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 19 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T04:23:04.111Z Bangladesh awaits verdict copy on execution of 2 nationals in Saudi: Shama Shama Obaed Islam, Humaiun Kobir, Saudi Arabia, Execution https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eoc0p1u0xx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-21/nx9kkuj9/Foreign-Ministry.jpg Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T04:21:11.980Z Dhaka seeks to know whether the 2 Bangladeshis had a chance to defend themselves Saudi Arabia, Execution, Punishment, Diplomacy, Bangladeshi https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/16k85tqgkp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/qh7ej07v/698516-01-02.jpg Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo looks on ahead of the UEFA Nations League league phase group A4 football match between Portugal and Wales at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on 24 September, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T04:07:55.104Z Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo, UEFA, Manchester United https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/gvhzqt813o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/29ek67me/prothomalo-bangla2023-086e701008-038c-421b-908e-2a99bb9dd4bf1.webp Candidates outside BCS exam centre https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/7p97vw66/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19fa9uf9134.avif Candidates outside exam centre Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T03:58:46.542Z PSC to end ‘repeat cadre’ appointments changes may begin with 50th BCS 50th BCS, PSC, Appointment, Govt. jobs, BPSC https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/56621sptd0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/refspeeq/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-198q3857e4DSC1239.jpg Bangladesh are struggling to score runs in the closing stages of innings as the rate of reverse swing increases. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/qthhhik3/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-198of4j2i3DSC0092.webp Mustafizur Rahman is generating more swing, but its effectiveness has declined. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T03:05:54.036Z Bangladesh struggle under new ICC rules: Batting collapses, bowling leaks runs ODI World Cup 2027, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh, BCB, Bangladesh Cricket, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/fx6nvre9nz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-31/cyarx3x4/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-15qml19nkv151.avif Photo shows a classroom at a school Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T02:52:37.884Z When attendance is enforced through fines, what happens to actual learning? Education, School, Children, Youth https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/hn45v1pzs7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/szg9zga0/Bonpara-Road-Accident-1.avif Bodies of the persons died in the road accident that took place at around 5am on 20 October 2026 on the Natore-Pabna highway, in front of the Bonpara Police Investigation Centre in Baraigram upazila, Natore https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/xl2a4h4a/Bonpara-Road-Accident-2.avif Fire service members in the rescue and recovery work after the road accident that took place at around 5am on 20 October 2026 on the Natore-Pabna highway, in front of the Bonpara Police Investigation Centre in Baraigram upazila, Natore https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-20/19fb5rm7/Bonpara-Road-Accident-3.avif A long tail back on the Natore-Pabna road after the accident in the morning on 20 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-20T02:44:25.584Z At least 13 killed in bus-truck collision in Natore Natore, Road accident, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/via3921jcm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/i3u7h51h/image-435608-1792154655.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T17:15:07.053Z Durga Puja: PM Tarique Rahman to visit 3 divisions in a day to greet devotees Durga Puja, Tarique Rahman Return, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/0yi90wi3mq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/ii7pfwrj/Sonali-Janata-Rupali-Banks.avif Logos of Sonali Bank, Janata Bank, and Rupali Banks Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T16:51:50.586Z Govt cancels contractual appointments of Sonali, Janata, Rupali bank MDs Bank, Sonali Bank, Janata Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/o7k4tz6ggt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/iio65ecf/image-436698-1792420591.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T16:39:51.372Z Let’s work shoulder to shoulder to build Bangladesh, regardless of faith: PM Muslim, Hindu, Christianity, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Buddhism, Communal Harmony, Communalism, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ysaf8fh3ia https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/u92w1sm8/Shooter-Lelin.avif ‘Shooter’ Lelin Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T16:31:57.763Z Former JCD leader ‘Shooter’ Lelin arrested in Chattogram Arrest, Radda Health Care Centre, Chattogram, Chhatra Dal, JCD https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/avxlm5wbgv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/xpu9a1qa/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/du4r780z/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/rkndl0u5/Ishraque-Hossain.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T16:06:02.109Z Ishraque defends armed anti-drug operation, speaks about mayoral election Ishraque Hossain, BNP Government, BNP, Dhaka, Anti-narcotic drive, Drugs https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/kyswh3v4mv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/9nm9yqq3/pm.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurates the July Martyrs' Memorial and the renovated Osmani Udyan in the capital on 19 October Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T15:43:08.767Z Opposition paving way for autocracy would betray July, Liberation War martyrs: PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Opposition in Parliament, July Mass Uprising https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/sdl01anehx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/wnq3xpib/Dilip-Kumar-Agarwala.avif Dilip Kumar Agarwala Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T14:35:27.479Z DB arrests Diamond World MD Dilip Kumar Agarwala Dhaka, Arrest, Awami League, DB Police, DMP https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/1sb5nixrhl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/afqxiin6/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1926uoq4qw8.-Sylhet-weather.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/unh2dwdn/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19tqbrvdcd1.-Rangamati-flower.avif Flowers bloom on a bean creeper. Photo taken from Bhuter Tila in Rangamati on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/4fch36zn/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19fk7wnum32.-Bogura-farmer.avif A farmer works in the field early in the morning. Photo taken at Nuruil Beel in Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/glmxtoue/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19ra3tbt1c3.-Bogura-farmer.avif Dewdrops gather on flowers and beans in a field on an autumn morning. Photo taken at Nuruil Beel in Bogura on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/9q7muer6/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19lkv1w5sp4.-Rangpur-weather.avif People head to work on an autumn morning amid light mist and gentle sunshine. Photo taken in Manthana, Rangpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/t7auaq1a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-199oyofsv65.-Rangamati-farmer.avif A young man from the hill community heads to work along a path through a dew-covered paddy field. Photo taken from Shimujechhara in Rangamati on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/kho92qse/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-199oq0j6v46.-Khulna-play.avif Teenagers engrossed in a game of football early in the morning during the Puja holidays. Photo taken from Kabir Bot Tola in Khulna on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/rpq0gbun/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19v8jwiz417.-Rangpur-farmer.avif Workers bring soil from a distant location for use in betel leaf gardens. Photo taken in Ratirampur, Rangpur on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/gw435y95/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1926uoq4qw8.-Sylhet-weather.avif Golden sunlight falls on a dew-covered paddy field as several labourers walk through it. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/5mghsddg/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19nshfykhn9.-Bandarban-farmer.avif Women from the hill community harvest paddy under the morning sun. Photo taken from Betchharapara in Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/0aeir6f7/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19a4bqds4310.-Bandarban-walking.avif A woman walks along a path through the fields with her granddaughter on a misty morning. Photo taken from Betchharapara in Bandarban on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/gfr7yibf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19qm6v4xcd11.-Sylhet-weather.avif A road is shrouded in light mist on an autumn morning. Photo taken in Islampur, Sylhet on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T14:22:40.859Z TOP SHOTS (19 October 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography, Nature https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mmgxudqkrt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-01/xxmyvh07/humaiun-kobir.avif State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir answered reporters’ questions Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T14:01:20.025Z Executions of two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia disappointing for us: Humaiun Kobir Humaiun Kobir, Saudi Arabia, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lawhyj6g64 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-16/nwsnb8hy/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-16q9zuhzhosaudi-flag.avif National flag of Saudi Arabia Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T13:40:46.872Z After son’s execution in Saudi Arabia, parents want to see his body just once Saudi Arabia, Execution, Brahmanbaria https://en.prothomalo.com/business/b7fgn6qbrg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/dcq4t67w/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-18.38.08.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/43p1y3f9/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19k6pv8eb9prothomalo-bangla2020-0916d60697-f6c5-43ce-a0e4-a27ae2ce31d3WhatsAppImage20200919at12838PM1.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T13:18:31.744Z Bangladesh lags behind in toy exports despite USD 12.3 billion global market Export, China, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Import, Trade https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hvzwtwm8hl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-06-05/c5yjtctz/Govt-logo-1.jpg Government logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T12:28:16.694Z New pay scale: Govt employees to get increased salaries this month, allowances unchanged for now Pay Scale, Salary, Allowance, Government Employees, Govt. jobs https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/8mllfu7tcf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/xar4cmvd/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19ol83vd75MixCollage-19-Oct-2026-01-50-PM-385.webp A young man in Satkhira was beaten to death after a mob was incited through a series of Facebook videos and posts, which remain on the platform. Will Meta take responsibility? https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/ga8t00km/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-11lit507a8KushtiaDH0572.avif A pir (priest) was hacked to death in Kushtia after incitement against him was spread on Facebook. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/dlmi9yl4/LYNXMPEH06099.jpg Police officers stand guard as supporters of President Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, 6 January 2021. Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg had to appear before the US Congress following the attack on Capitol Hill. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T11:55:31.930Z Will Meta remain unaccountable for killings incited on Facebook? Meta, Social Media, Data Protection Act, Facebook, Hate Speech, Communal violence, Mark Zuckerberg, Bangladesh, Communal Harmony https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/global/evtczb7g2x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/280hsu0s/B23RREFAUJPK5P56KUJAP4P66U.jpg Founder, CEO, Chairman, and Chief Engineer of SpaceX, Elon Musk, speaks via videolink on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, U.S., 12 June 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/56lu5d3h/SH547J36FZLXJGALIY5ID5IJNQ.jpg Elon Musk, founder, CEO and lead designer at SpaceX and co-founder of Tesla, speaks at the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition II in Hawthorne, California, U.S., 27 August 2017. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T11:49:17.197Z Musk vows to give SpaceX share to 'every kid in America' SpaceX, Elon Musk, America, Stock Market https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/df2vmbf8e4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/ciyj2a65/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-0601kh1oay165.avif Students Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T11:30:01.957Z Admission policy for govt secondary schools: 55 students per section; fees, quota explained Admission Test, Secondary Education, Education Ministry, Student, Application https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/fbh34y8brw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/sd8dbf62/Isharque-Hossain-1.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addresses a press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/p9p141mk/Isharque-Hossain-2.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain leaves after the press conference at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/cyrv8p8t/Isharque-Hossain-3.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain arrives at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/uupwxky0/Isharque-Hossain-4.jpeg BNP leader Ishraque Hossain arrives at the National Press Club, Dhaka on 19 October 2026 to announce his resignation as Minister of State for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T10:40:19.719Z I apologise if I made a mistake, but I did nothing wrong: Ishraque Ishraque Hossain, BNP Government, BNP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8m3v1kw4b0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/y3cw94tf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18682ykof2KUSHTIA১১১১১১১১১১১.avif Devotees sing songs at Lalon Shah’s shrine in Cheuriya, Kushtia, at 11:30 am on 18 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/jdjmnpe5/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1899ya4q36KUSHTIA.avif Devotee Nur Mohammad came from Natore to Lalon Shah’s shrine in Cheuriya, Kushtia, at 11:30 am on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T10:34:27.361Z Lalon's humanist philosophy draws thousands to annual shrine gathering Lalon festival, Kushtia, Festival https://en.prothomalo.com/science-technology/science/extkbme83c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/u5bdzk81/686033-01-02.jpg US President Donald Trump presents the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk during the "Golden Age of American Innovation Summit" at the Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on 8 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T10:23:05.660Z Musk back in the spotlight, but politics dims the awe SpaceX, e-Car, Elon Musk, USA, Car https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/n7ew394rxk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/y0kparj5/ishraque.avif The video of an anti-drug raid was posted on Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page. The image of the pistol was blurred in the post. However, clear images of the firearm can be seen in some parts of the video. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/rtog6o1n/ishraque-sketch.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/3r1h2w8g/ishraque-press.avif From Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/3ql1p2pz/ishraque-mayor-bhaban.avif Ishraque’s supporters stage a sit-in and protest outside the Nagar Bhaban and on surrounding roads. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/xrq322sp/nagar-bhaban.avif Ishraque Hossain’s supporters stage a protest in front of Nagar Bhaban Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T10:14:54.155Z Ishraque loses ministerial position due to showy display of power Ishraque Hossain, Politics, BNP, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/bg8h09efvu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/8drm2u4a/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19bfjdzihzf68334cb9ec942d7a5b86b5ef9950c30.avif Mumbai Police have filed a case against three unidentified individuals over the shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/bawnjds7/prothomalo-bangla2022-10d6160dc2-3026-4c86-87f3-2d4e3dff66b0DSC7719.avif Tiger Shroff Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T10:12:49.040Z Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai, three suspects held: police Bollywood, Actor, Shooting, Mumbai https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kz2l9lr2x4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/rr010acn/Rashed-Al-Mahmud-Titumir-1.avif BGMEA launches a new platform in the morning on 19 October 2026 to monitor environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in garment factories and strengthen their capacity in these areas. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning, attended the launch as the chief guest. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T09:52:14.725Z Additional $4.12 billion spent on energy in 8 months: Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir Environment, Readymade garment industry, Garment, Export, Business https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/im59ww3qj5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/4xkglen9/Bangladesh-Japan-Flags.webp Bangladesh and Japan Flags Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T09:49:47.899Z Workers recruitment for Japan from 1 April 2027 Japan, Job, Overseas job https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/jsz97xmjj8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/s26ow74z/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-197z95kk2zsariatpurdh054120261019shariatpur-ha3.avif Fishermen attack a team taking part in a drive led by an MP to protect mother hilsa on the Padma River in Zajira, Shariatpur. Kalikal Char, 19 October. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/84fk7x6q/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-197z95kk2zsariatpurdh054120261019shariatpur-ha3-1.avif Brickbats are thrown at the enforcement team from the riverbank. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T08:45:02.593Z Fishermen attack MP-led drive to protect mother hilsa, 41 detained Fishermen, Hilsa Fish, Detention https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2482tfefrz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/fxkegnfg/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19jgdqjt07WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-3.02.21-PM.avif Ishraque Hossain at a press conference at the National Press Club on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/7jxibeht/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19h2aiqmmcWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-19-at-1.49.41-PM-1.avif Ishraque Hossain arrives at the Press Club in a black car on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/x2upozfe/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19vob76xtqWhatsAppImage20261019at14941PM.avif Ishraque Hossain enters the National Press Club with supporters on 19 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/jtq6dwc9/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-199umwgfovWhatsAppImage20261019at30607PM.avif Ishraque Hossain leaves after the press conference on 19 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T08:33:05.053Z Ishraque Hossain steps down from cabinet Ishraque Hossain, Anti-narcotic drive, Cabinet, Resignation, State Minister, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5hvid7tgmr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/w0vl3j7i/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-193ewv26lbUntitled-7.avif Ishraque Hossain Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T08:11:58.066Z Ishraque Hossain arrives at Press Club half an hour early with supporters Ishraque Hossain, BNP Government, Resignation, National Press Club https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/xwzi8cdisj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-03/d6986962-8dc6-4a54-91a6-c96f8be1b66f/market_4878843_960_720.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T08:01:50.220Z The structural trap: How banking arbitrage starves our capital market Market, Stock Market, Bank, Banking Sector, Finance https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/vimsyhdqh5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/rs8cuck4/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18tb1fx7vvCapture.avif Illegal hotels and cottages have been built in ecologically critical areas. Patwar Tek area along Marine Drive in Cox’s Bazar, 18 October. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/5y08vtgm/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-190yk0cyby6CoxsBazarillegalstructurestouristsaccidentssafebeach19102026.webp Hotels and resorts have sprung up around the beach. Many of them are illegal, built in ecologically critical areas. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/id4caneg/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18w7m8l5bmWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-18-at-17.32.44.webp Relatives wait for the bodies of those killed in the fire at TupTup Resort. In front of Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital, around 11am, 18 October. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/e46j7bvf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18mdmceb3jWhatsApp-Image-2026-10-18-at-17.55.07.webp A tourist searches for relatives after a fire at TupTup Resort in Inani, Cox’s Bazar. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/mc59g6tb/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19mpos7nh58CoxsBazarillegalstructurestouristsaccidentssafebeach19102026.webp Hotels and resorts abound in Cox’s Bazar. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/hm1efhee/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-196gh9125612CoxsBazarillegalstructurestouristsaccidentssafebeach19102026.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T07:15:41.873Z Illegal resorts thrive across Cox's Bazar, administration inactive Cox's Bazar, Fire, Hotel, Resort, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/mreqjgs0cn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/0ger46p8/1.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/o6giwg87/1.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpeg A large number of visitors are gathering around the puja mandap themed “Ripu Rajani” at the Sri Sri Seba Khola and Baikunthadham temples in North Kattali, Chattogram city. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/1grniaj6/2.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.JPG Devotees are travelling from far and wide to see the idols. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/ohfgs6x1/3.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.JPG Visitors show great curiosity about the puja mandap. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/rtxf7wxx/4.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.JPG A priest offers incense during the rituals. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/o3vj4fvw/5.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.JPG Lamps have been lit before the statue of Lord Shiva. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/d90uhtm5/6.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpg Three women joined in prayer before Goddess Durga. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/gn7fs4a0/7.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpg Worshippers perform the puja to the rhythmic beats of the drums. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/4rz1827y/8.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpg A devotee blows a conch shell during Maha Saptami worship. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/8v3iv1gr/9.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpg A devotee is busy performing rituals in worship of Goddess Durga. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/dwqrey0l/10.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpg A devotee takes a photograph of Goddess Durga on a mobile phone and sends it to relatives. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/aq2o67ad/11.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpg This year, the young generation has decorated the entire mandap using traditional materials from rural Bengal. Biddut Chakra Kali Temple, Shalgaria, Pabna. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/7ynxzipp/12.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpg On Maha Saptami, a family takes selfies with an idol of Goddess Durga while visiting different temples. Shaheber Koborkhana, Khulna. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/r0oe7dp2/13.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpg This year’s puja mandap, organised by Patenga Shyama Sangha in Chattogram city, features a theme “Newspapers: Then and now”. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/c67yvzgj/14.-Durga-Pujafestivalvisiting18102026.jpeg Devotees gather at a mandap to celebrate Durga Puja. Alongside viewing the idols, they take part in various religious rituals and ceremonies. Khamarbari Krishibid Institution (KIB) mandap, Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T07:09:35.050Z Durga Puja celebrated in joy and harmony Durga Puja, Photo Story, Photography, Celebration https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/npjtmlxb75 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/qcuzav3t/image-436479-1792391286.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the July Memorial commemorating the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising at Osmani Udyan in Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T07:05:00.707Z PM inaugurates July Memorial, renovated Osmani Udyan Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Inauguration, July Mass Uprising , Salahuddin Ahmed, Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/isbbnhngwp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-15/buixxyh1/ncp-bogura.avif The National Citizen Party’s temporary office in Bogura, damaged by fire. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-15/o4xvo0nh/NCPPP.avif NCP leaders hold a press conference condemning the arson attack on their party office Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T07:02:11.068Z NCP office set on fire in Bogura National Citizen Party - NCP, Bogura, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/7vn0sqenid https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/0yq6oywd/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19qth90sgqUntitled-4.avif Police defused a time bomb recovered from Fakir Lalon Sai’s shrine in Cheuriya, Kumarkhali, Kushtia, on 19 October 2026 morning. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/y3cw94tf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18682ykof2KUSHTIA১১১১১১১১১১১.avif Fakir devotees sing songs at Lalon Shai’s shrine in Cheuriya, Kushtia, at 11:30 am on 18 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T07:01:00.078Z Time bomb recovered from Lalon’s shrine in Kushtia, BGB deployed Lalon festival, Kushtia, Bomb, Police, BGB https://en.prothomalo.com/international/6zrzjywcup https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/o4lhm8ew/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19ye656ybhEmmanuel-Macron.avif French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation, 18 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T06:47:52.160Z ‘How can French people do this to France?’ asks Macron condemning the violence France, Protest, Violence, Emmanuel Macron https://en.prothomalo.com/international/yjttogb2hf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/nl0fjhe5/11cae9c9-9840-4af2-82d8-decb4ccbc832.webp (From left) Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T06:47:41.171Z Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Peace Summit, Russia Ukraine War, Ukraine https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/81176mdhvi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-11/dd1idigp/Secretariat-2.avif Bangladesh Secretariat Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T06:14:02.740Z When will Secretariat move to new site, what will happen to current premises? Bangladesh Secretariat, Cabinet Division, Housing and Public Works Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/o2908e1h4s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/g633qcyt/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19uikpdjq1ishrak.avif Ishraque Hossain https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/gowchcki/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19n0wvxn0xWhatsAppImage20261019at113146AM.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T06:00:14.198Z Calling resignation news a ‘rumor’, what messages did Ishraque send through the night Ishraque Hossain, BNP Government, Liberation War Affairs Minister, Resignation https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/c46yja4lqj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/hmuj4wwj/abdu.avif Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdullah ibn Dhafer ibn Ubayya. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T03:59:54.050Z Dhaka asks Saudi ambassador why it was not informed beforehand Diplomacy, Saudi Arabia, Mecca, Execution, Bangladeshi, Foreign Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/international/4wr67qsnaw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/82pvr1q2/691545-01-02.jpg Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about the incident at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright, at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on 18 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T03:34:44.204Z Four soldiers dead, dozens injured in fire at Canada military base Canada, Death, Injury, Military https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/x0m5gqop9e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-07/6fe904e3-6f20-4314-b9d9-317e4f6c416e/write_593333_960_720.webp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ltbrxzvz/NLJ-school-1.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ugs1adqq/Tejkuni-para-school-1.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/qxl7c30r/TrainatTejgaonRailwayStation-1.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T03:31:05.010Z Confessions of an accidental writer Geneva camp, Writer, Language https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0cb9bs64zz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/sukrvq9q/Ishraque-2.avif The video of the anti-narcotics operation was posted on State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page, with the image of the pistol blurred. However, the firearm remains clearly visible in some parts of the footage. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T03:30:39.837Z Can ministers and state ministers conduct raids with firearms? What does the law say? Ishraque Hossain, State Minister, Arms https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/leeg5mfv3n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-19/g3b1ygtv/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-19450w220lUntitled-1.avif Ishraque Hossain https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/sukrvq9q/Ishraque-2.avif The video of the anti-narcotics operation was posted on State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page, with the image of the pistol blurred. However, the firearm remains clearly visible in some parts of the footage. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-19T03:28:14.582Z Ishraque Hossain to announce resignation as state minister at 2pm Ishraque Hossain, State Minister, Resignation, BNP Government, Cabinet Member https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/xekpxubrq6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-04/86b154cb-1be3-47db-a45b-78a8f443f8db/BNP_leader_Ishraque_Hossain.webp BNP leader Ishraque Hossain Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T16:24:51.677Z Prime Minister orders Ishraque to resign from Cabinet BNP Government, BNP, Politics, Ishraque Hossain, Resignation, Cabinet Member https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/soxp22ncer https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/dug00qap/President-Durga-Puja.webp President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visiting Ramna Temple in Dhaka on the occasion of Sharadiya Durgotsav- 2026 on 18 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T15:59:32.671Z Durga Puja’s core philosophy is standing against injustice, oppression: President Durga Puja, Hinduism, Religion, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wdtohktzei https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/fjoicd8r/Ishraque-with-a-firearm.avif State Minister for Liberation War Affairs, Ishraque Hossain is seen with a firearm Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T15:55:40.923Z Ishraque’s firearm controversy: Unease and discontent within BNP, govt Ishraque Hossain, Arms, Anti-narcotic drive, Drugs, Dhaka, BNP Government, BNP, Politics, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/yq8nueam8o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/ia41szc8/8.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/41qz0v8m/1.avif Distant hills are shrouded in late autumn mist as a flock of pigeons takes flight. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/8qxdcekg/2.jpg A thin layer of white mist spreads across the green paddy fields. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/iml93gg1/3.jpg Children play in an open field beside their homes. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/cykiw5tj/4.jpg A child heads home with their goats. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/pz8nyr7h/5.jpg Two children walk along a rural path. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/8uof5f1i/6.jpg A man heads to work in the green fields. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/7wvvc5d4/7.jpg Distant trees and hills disappear behind a veil of mist. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/o7cw0mv6/8.jpg The sun sets on the horizon, seen through the leaves of banana trees. In the fading light of day, a golden glow spreads across the landscape. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T13:43:33.282Z White mist, green fields and golden sunsets: Late autumn in rural Bangladesh Photos, Photo Story, Sylhet, Nature, Season, Autumn https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mqbffep126 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/efkhx8my/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18xfg6uiq4PM-Cabinet-01.avif A Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on 18 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T13:39:21.809Z Cabinet approves proposal to relocate Secretariat to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Bangladesh Secretariat, Cabinet, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rkltkpa2k0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-09/2fygm5k2/prothomalo-bangla2024-10-28e72d80eh3.avif Karnaphuli Tunnel. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:57:44.259Z Bridge Authority flags 14 factors behind Karnaphuli Tunnel’s losses Karnaphuli Tunnel, Chattogram, Parliamentary Standing Committee https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/e6ki5tepef https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/gpi2elzm/prothomalo-bangla2024-026443f49b-fe2d-49bf-bc05-8ce0be3f060f0c885223-4805-42e8-9ca0-90e0c222bf19.avif Bangla Academy building https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/cdl7q81h/prothomalo-bangla2025-09-283ce0o65l1.avif Amar Ekushey Book Fair Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:54:41.075Z Ekushey Book Fair 2027 to begin on 7 January Ekushey Book Fair, Book Fair, Bangla Academy, Cultural Heritage, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/business/o7yzkiminz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/894xrrbi/b-bank.avif Bangladesh Bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:43:12.802Z Only Tk 5.61b disbursed to reopen closed factories, despite Tk 200b allocation Bangladesh Bank, Bank, Industry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hz83usxzpw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-13/g3qzuocv/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-10kjl94tyau2coxzhb.avif High Court building Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:31:52.201Z Chamber court stays order to recover Tk 6.66b in outstanding taxes from Grameen Kalyan High Court, Appellate Division, Muhammad Yunus, Tax Return https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/fashion/dyepkwfj7g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/t5j6b910/Article-pic-3.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/hudlgr7k/Article-pic-3.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/mrl9bump/Article-Pic-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/34mdj08v/Article-pic-2.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T12:22:14.709Z ILLIYEEN’S CoolTech: Rethinking luxury through fabric technology Fashion, Technology, Brand, Weather https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wtwwyblwz5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/3exij1vp/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-1861beuvwxlayout-1600x1067-2.avif Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdullah ibn Dhafer ibn Ubayya. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T11:19:24.811Z 2 Bangladeshis executed in Mecca, Govt seeks details from Saudi ambassador Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Ambassador, Execution, Bangladeshi https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/7qdfwy1n9f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/sukrvq9q/Ishraque-2.avif The video of the anti-narcotics operation was posted on State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page, with the image of the pistol blurred. However, the firearm remains clearly visible in some parts of the footage. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/9s9cgql1/Ishraque.avif The video of the anti-narcotics operation was posted on State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s Facebook page, with the image of the pistol blurred. However, the firearm remains clearly visible in some parts of the footage. State Minister Ishraque Hossain’s image is superimposed on the screengrabs of the video Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T11:03:36.545Z State Minister Ishraque explains why he took part in anti-narcotics raid with firearms Ishraque Hossain, Drugs, Anti-narcotic drive, Arms, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/r9gak7y13j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/nrwvfbb2/prothomaloimportmedia20181018e984a31565b3a58a3385745065e412a2-5bc816220dac5.avif Ayub Bachchu believed that the young generation of this country would take Bangladesh to the greatest heights in the world. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/wsssc4wf/prothomalo-bangla2024-08-165wyhnhw2prothomaloimportmedia20191017949f7724530750915aec6e2baafcaa9d-5da89f0003e07.avif Ayub Bachchu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/qt5yw78k/prothomalo-bangla2022-08929d6e57-1bbf-4aad-9f60-d1111408f12bHaminAhmed.avif (From left) Hamin Ahmed, James and Ayub Bachchu. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/dnr4y7m6/prothomalo-bangla2026-08-16haqjzzeoWhatsApp-Image-2020-08-25-at-2.33.15-PM.avif Ayub Bachchu with his daughter, Fairuz Safra Ayub (left), wife Ferdous Akter (centre) and son Ahnaf Tajwar Ayub (right). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/s9q5kgkl/prothomalo-bangla2020-080c8ae90e-5eac-4073-a09d-7cc4cdd9169c20.avif Ayub Bachchu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/d29nrwnx/prothomaloimportmedia201906243462cf0f4d9d23983229043a4088d356-5d107c4064d24.avif Ayub Bachchu was the heart of the band LRB. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T11:02:07.047Z The concert for 1.5 million people and the unfulfilled dream of Ayub Bachchu Ayub Bachchu, Musician, Band Music, Music, Concert https://en.prothomalo.com/video/t8yh73fb5i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/1gocf1yt/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-175i54jlmhWEB.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T10:54:52.159Z Hidden treasure or nothing? The mystery of Ahsan Manzil’s five safes Dhaka, History, History’s Mysteries, Heritage, Video, Ahsan Manzil, Nawab Family, Nawabs of Dhaka, Hidden Treasure https://en.prothomalo.com/video/gvjbyowpuk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/t9kxzy9g/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-17vug3hz0bTwo-portraits-beside-a-tilted-laptop.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T10:44:42.542Z ‘No More Silence’: How a group is identifying people posting abusive comments on Facebook Facebook, Social Media, Cyberbullying , Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Cyber security, Video https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fqzni6g7zw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/0s6gn69q/hanna.avif Sheikh Abdul Hannan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T10:39:18.783Z Former air chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan arrested in Qatar Bangladesh Air Force, Anti Corruption Commission, Interpol, Corruption https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/jz4t9pgoyg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/vvzk0as5/gaja.avif Synthetic cannabis, kush seeds and drug-processing equipment seized during a Department of Narcotics Control raid. A card bearing a QR code to join a Telegram group is seen beside them. Dhaka, 16 October. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/nrhzd4j5/canabis.avif New drugs promoted through images of packets bearing QR codes on a Telegram channel Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T10:13:10.391Z Drugs sold through websites, secret Telegram groups; two private universities targeted Anti-narcotic drive, Drugs https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mynjbkam9k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/mp5qka6a/mrc.avif A roundtable discussion on the proposed Cyber Security (Amendment) Act was held at the office of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) in Dhanmondi of the capital. Matiur Rahman Chowdhury, editor-in-chief of the Bengali daily Manabzamin, spoke at the event. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T09:43:14.790Z Please don’t tie our hands, you’ll have to come to us again: Matiur Rahman Chowdhury Cyber Security Act, Media, Freedom of press https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/1i16vig8ru https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-18/0w50z7k2/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-18j1b22c92SRB.avif Fazlul Haque Amini after his arrest at the SRB-6 office in Satkhira on 18 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-14/r4iangeu/sjamin.avif Deceased Wahiduzzaman Shamim Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-18T09:42:10.043Z Prime accused Amini used different SIM cards, phones to evade arrest Mob Beating, Death, Satkhira, Arrest, Crime, Mass beat