https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tr3ndbz3cw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/m981ywci/Charles-Harder.jpeg US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J Harder Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T13:24:29.278Z US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J Harder to visit Saturday Diplomacy, Education, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eovo8tze1a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/q3vdoa8l/Shankar-minister-1.avif Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Health, visited Shankar Prasad at the hospital on 14 April https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/yzptuv44/Shankars-wife-neuroscience-hospital.avif Anxious Arpita Haldar at the Neuroscience Hospital in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/o0l565s3/Shankar-family.avif Physician Shankar Halder and Arpita Halder with their children Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T13:21:57.237Z Accident exposes deprivation faced by govt physicians at upazilas Road accident, Physician, Health Services, Discrimination, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/hz3nyeg5cv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/k3qx90y4/prothomalo-bangla2021-07dc585f4f-f104-4f27-8360-c0d650d81f83mohammadpurthana-1.avif Mohammadpur police station in Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:46:15.936Z Police pick up JAGPA spokesperson Rashed Prodhan’s PS Police, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Freedom of Expression https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/1tp2rx3xmu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/jvkdogbo/Basanti.avif Basanti Mukherjee https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/zvi0yr06/golok-Bihari.avif Golok Bihari https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/u56jv3nz/Tajuddin.avif Tajuddin Ahmad Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:39:20.436Z Tajuddin said, there will be friendship, but on the basis of equality Tajuddin Ahmad, Liberation War, 1971, India, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/p0xlixua8j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/cklnilse/prothomalo_bangla_2026_04_16_omxbbjbl_Capture.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/of37161n/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-16omxbbjblCapture.avif Deceased Asadul Haque. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:22:38.319Z Another murder within 3 days in city’s Mohammadpur Murder, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Teen gang, Drugs, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/video/kw37zf5ef8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/guew8m0x/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-170gm0kd7zweb.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:07:46.222Z Vandalism forces fuel sales to halt at Natore filling station Fuel Crisis, Natore, Vandalism https://en.prothomalo.com/video/f89hy9v60n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/6ptood6t/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17hgi0o22pWEB-.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T10:54:23.410Z Is war between Iran and US really ending? Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/zkzx6ba5dc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/7f1xapkc/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-173css6zf4WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-17-at-12.56.42-PM.avif Rishad celebrates after taking a wicket. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/olm38e6h/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-1766m8shmjWhatsAppImage20260417at30434PM.avif Shariful bowled brilliantly. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/pd769td4/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-1725f5ozswWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-17-at-11.38.44-AM.avif Taskin conceded 13 runs in his first spell of three overs. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T10:35:39.719Z Bangladesh restrict New Zealand to 247-8 ODI, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/a9biugjdj3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/92lvm4pf/Lebanon-Ceasefire-1.jpg Lebanese women check destruction as they return to their neighbourhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs after a 10-day ceasefire with Israel came into effect on 17 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/i4xurf9u/Lebanon-Ceasefire-2.jpg A displaced resident packs his belongings as he prepares to travel back to his village home, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on 17 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/gfmk9466/Lebanon-Ceasefire-3.jpg Residents walk amid destruction in the southern Lebanese border village of Debbine that was previously targeted in Israeli strikes as a ceasefire with Israel took effect on 17 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/r113652a/Lebanon-Ceasefire-4.jpg Lebanese army soldiers use a bulldozer to reopen the southern Marjeyoun-Debbine road that was previously targeted in Israeli strikes as a ceasefire with Israel took effect on 17 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T10:30:34.756Z Lebanese civilians head home as truce with Israel takes effect Lebanon, Middle East War, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Israel, Iran-Israel Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/7g5mk0hdfw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-03/hj397us2/RNPP-Hardinge-Bridge-Lalon-Shah-Bridge.avif Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi, Pabna Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T09:55:25.902Z Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant first unit gets commissioning license Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Electricity, Pabna https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/6vf2j8vuon https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0euf2bcb/Strait-of-Hormuz.avif Map of Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T09:51:51.281Z Macron, Starmer rally allies to mull Hormuz mission Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, France, Emmanuel Macron, UK, Keir Starmer https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/awjs1n3kxt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/3zuki01x/Rohingya-1.jpg Newly arrived Rohingya refugees are stranded on a boat after the nearby community decided not to allow them to land after giving them water and food in Pineung, Aceh province on 16 November 2023 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/28jw829x/Rohingya-2.jpg Rohingya refugees wait to be rescued from the hull of their capsized boat as a National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) vessel approaches in waters some 16 nautical miles (29 kilometers) off west Aceh on 21 March 2024 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0ihdhhje/Rohingya-1.jpg Search and rescue members evacuate Rohingya refugees from a boat after a week anchored ashore off the coast of Labuhan Haji in Southern Aceh province on 24 October 2024 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T09:48:00.149Z Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN Rohingya, Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Rakhine, UN https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/lew5gnyg2g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/jq5ovoxd/image-378706-1776404858.jpg Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz flips the coin during the toss in the opening match of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on 17 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T09:10:02.615Z Bangladesh bowl first against New Zealand Bangladesh, New Zealand, ODI https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/psgu4jhkjf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-09/5f0cc89d-e9e2-42df-991a-93e17c9191eb/soh.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T07:52:34.640Z Reserved seats: Why women will remain ‘powerless’ in parliament Jatiya Sangsad, 13th Parliament, Women empowerment https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/58rlpc6d96 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/klg6a3dv/2MGVI6D4YBJZHE4NV7D4J3S5OY.avif Robert Downey Jr, cast member of the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday' speaks during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, 16 April, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/auvs0j5h/O3E4R7FZPRKF5HNAROZ6ZPPXKM.avif Chris Evans, cast member of the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday', speaks during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, 16 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T07:50:45.951Z ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer at CinemaCon teases return of Downey Jr and Evans Marvel Cinematic Universe, Film, Hollywood https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/k6zh80ghbk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-06/18b9281e-ea56-465f-9731-623600c4dd23/dev.jpg Women of the coastal region are particularly vulnerable to the impact of climate change Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T07:35:38.581Z Establishing a climate change and environmental justice court Climate Change, Climate Change Impact, Bangladesh, Justice https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/w4shgbhyph https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/tot9ycum/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17qu3hh982Dharmashing.avif Dharmasingh Chakma Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T06:44:07.542Z UPDF leader shot dead in Rangamati, two women injured in gunfire UPDF, Rangamati, Killing https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jde34k33uc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/gtc5ug10/Info.avif The MT Oaktree tanker is scheduled to arrive at the port today, Friday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T05:47:51.717Z Four tankers carrying 141,000 tonnes of diesel arriving in the country Middle East War, Fuel Crisis, Diesel, Chattogram Port https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/8bqkg0m7sb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/mobb3s14/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17ovh96owtWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-16-at-2.19.32-PM.avif Bangladesh and New Zealand captains with the ODI series trophy. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T05:09:18.106Z Winning start in focus as Bangladesh face NZ in ODI series opener Cricket, ODI, Bangladesh, New Zealand https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/5ib7o6xvj6 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 2026-04-17T04:46:34.318Z Trump characterises Iran war as a ‘little diversion’ Middle East War, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3hq27lwqh4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/2qd09oxg/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17blk2f2u7Mahbubur-Rahman.avif Commerce secretary Mahbubur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T04:24:52.354Z Commerce secretary Mahbubur Rahman passes away Commerce Ministry, Secretary, Death, Malaria https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/t2qnee444c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/95hbo161/HOOVYLXRDNINHIK7BZDNP3ITV4.avif Displaced people react as they return to their homes in a vehicle carrying belongings on its roof after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Sidon, Lebanon, 17 April, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/25el6kgv/CAYY3X23RZLM5BYN7GOOGRP3JA.avif Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, 16 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T03:57:08.625Z Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend Middle East War, Iran, USA, Israel, Lebanon, Ceasefire, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/u44adudd6t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-24/snsxcrdi/No-Petrol-Octane.jpg In various parts of the country, petrol and octane shortages have forced some filling stations to close. At certain stations, notices reading “Petrol/Octane Sold Out” are displayed. The photo is taken at Chhilimpur, a locality in Shahjahanpur Upazila of Bogura in the afternoon of 23 March 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T03:20:35.062Z BPC considering 25pc increase in octane supply Octane, Fuel Crisis, BPC https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ei061ivlzp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/xack529o/measless.avif As measles infections rise across the country, pressure is mounting on hospitals with an increasing number of child patients Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T02:40:34.611Z Measles outbreak may persist for another month Measles, Disease, Dhaka, China Virus Outbreak https://en.prothomalo.com/international/3aem0vept9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/y9wnzp21/505065-01-02.jpg This combination of pictures created on 16 April, 2026 shows, L/R, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T16:57:07.273Z Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire Donald Trump, Israel, Lebanon https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/6ldg0pard8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/jufxwdz9/PhotoAustralia-Open-Day.jpg.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T16:17:48.005Z Mentors’ open day event for Australia & New Zealand on 17 April Australia, New Zealand, Study Abroad https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/0fqvujfv9c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-16/balyzxn4/Y3MH2HZAZZJQNBZOVNOS7AIJ44.avif US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T15:59:20.535Z US threatens to resume strikes if Iran spurns peace offer Israel-US attack on Iran, Peace, US https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/ra6j73qv7v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/g33d4bg0/496972-01-02.jpg A man rests on a bench next to the sea at Alimos Beach near Athens on 15 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T14:56:14.219Z BBC report on migrant pushbacks 'science fiction': Greece Migrants, BBC, Greece https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/8s4uue7uyi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-01/5mqt3bi8/prothomalo-bangla2023-12b0007dd4-a463-4cee-949b-f282c5076c45Businessthumbnail.avif Remittance Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T14:12:16.988Z Remittance inflows rise 21.5pc by 15 April Remittance, Foreign Reserve, Bangladesh Bank https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/j78gsj8mwt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-29/adfr8t0g/b66d1682-8a83-46c0-8f15-6c5a44d17d8e.jpg Ministry of Education Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T13:59:42.506Z 471 teachers with fake certificates: Ministry asks DSHE to take action Education, DSHE, Forgery https://en.prothomalo.com/international/fxoz17jkqj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/55zi5b1x/WRPHZWPL25L2BH5N4ACTY7GLHY.jpg A damaged U.S. Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft following an Iranian strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on 29 March 2026 via social media. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T13:42:26.046Z Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports, Beijing denies story Israel-US attack on Iran, Saudi Arabia, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/37q1uq89lp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/f7a0rog0/bkz.jpg On behalf of the former three-time Prime Minister, late Begum Khaleda Zia, her granddaughter Barrister Zaima Rahman received the 'Independence Award - 2026', from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at a ceremony held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on 16 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T13:15:37.801Z Zaima Rahman receives Khaleda Zia's Independence Award Khaleda Zia, Independence Award https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2ci6d4eghr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2015/08/18/fc7604000e2efb344ed1c09752062af3-1.jpg Migrants board a boat to the Greek island of Kos on early 16 August 2015 off the shore of Bodrum, southwest Turkey. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T12:56:01.076Z More than 300 migrants rescued off Crete: Greek officials Migrants, Greece, Rescue https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/c2oqikx22g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/3fq6mzkx/IMG3222.png Shakti Foundation participated as the official Environment and Health Partner in the Chaitra Sankranti and Pahela Boishakh celebration festival organised by Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) and GRUS Event at Hatirjheel, Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T12:46:43.399Z Shakti Foundation joins Boishakh celebration at Hatirjheel as Environment and Health Partner Pohela Boishakh, Celebration, Tree plantation, Environment, Dhaka, Hatirjheel https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/w4w1w01eo1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/pinn9b3h/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-16888tm37sa8e86467-f261-4609-bd79-5f6f0e09843f.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/66o7hnlw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-16-at-21.02.31.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/4q1z5ox5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-16-at-21.02.31-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/my20ipy6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-16-at-21.02.32.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T12:21:27.074Z Is the economy heading towards a deep crisis? Economy, Bangladesh, Exclusive, Inflation, Job Market, GDP, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, Geopolitics, BNP Government, Government https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/qxpy2f3cpu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/3v83f2f2/part-of-parliament-session.avif A section of the ruling party BNP’s Members of Parliament at the 13th National Parliament session. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T11:57:01.602Z Why is BNP taking the risk of opening 3 fronts simultaneously? BNP Government, BNP, Political Party, Ordinance, Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/w5mqgdk7pr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/t5n0t3g8/Photo.jfif Samsung Bangladesh has recently onboarded SEBL Distribution Ltd as its authorised national distribution partner for mobile phones Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T11:40:43.577Z Samsung onboards SEBL as authorised national distributor for its mobile phones Samsung, Mobile phone, Event, Launch https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/blqv8l5zvi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/2amov537/LG-InnoFest-2026-APACImage.jpeg LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its latest products and region‑specific solutions at LG InnoFest 2026 APAC, held in Busan, Korea, from 7-10 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T11:37:05.884Z LG Electronics showcases innovation and growth strategy for Asia at LG InnoFest 2026 APAC LG, Corporate news, Production https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/h132v4fya2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/d9v3weeh/PhotoAmiProbashi.jpeg Agreement signing ceremony of Ami Probashi and K-Village https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/igfbd698/PhotoAmiProbashiKvillege.jpeg Agreement signing ceremony of Ami Probashi and K-Village Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T11:20:08.410Z Ami Probashi partners with K-Village to offer Korean language training Language, Training, Online Education https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/rgui7pfpgk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/91n6l4kp/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-02ilf3oocu5.avif State Minister for Public Administration Abdul Bari Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T10:56:22.704Z 468,220 posts of govt jobs fall vacant, says state minister in parliament Govt. jobs, 13th Parliament, Employment https://en.prothomalo.com/international/nqpad1bbg0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/fxu1t3pp/487500-01-02.jpg Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a wreath-laying ceremony marking the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem on April 14, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T10:18:05.567Z Netanyahu will speak with Lebanese president Aoun: Israel minister Iran-Israel Conflict, Israel, Lebanon https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bmk4138ia7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-11/6h1hrte3/image-376628-1775896324.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T10:14:32.724Z Prime Minister to inaugurate Hajj flights tomorrow Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Hajj, Biman Bangladesh Airlines https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pew78sv8ge https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/xack529o/measless.avif As measles infections rise across the country, pressure is mounting on hospitals with an increasing number of child patients Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T10:10:54.210Z 8 more children die from measles and measles-like symptoms Measles, DGHS https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lbc7n9x364 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/l3mj5e7a/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-16xqnx44exMRDI.avif MRDI executive director, Hasibur Rahman speaks at a press conference organised by the organisation at The Daily Star Centre in the capital on 16 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T09:58:58.081Z ‘Bangladesh Journalism Conference’ to be held in Dhaka in May: what to expect Journalism, Conference, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4bkaqsrlao https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/0ck36ajp/image-378355-1776320210.jpg Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T08:44:15.905Z Foreign minister leaves Dhaka for three-nation tour Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, Foreign tour https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/1v04qdnget https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/nzriz1dy/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-16ssyrdqcwLaw-Minister.avif Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman in the National Parliament on 16 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T08:33:12.285Z Over 4 million cases pending in subordinate courts: Law Minister Law Minister, Court, Case, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/gzs93misyn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/gwvxbv6m/Ashfaq-Kabir-Sazid.avif College student Ashfaq Kabir Sazid Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T08:09:33.059Z College student killed in Chattogram: Thrown into lift shaft from 8th floor while trying to escape Murder, Chattogram, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/zn4xykwjpm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/opgbr904/500325-01-02.jpg US filmmaker Steven Spielberg speaks on stage after recieving the MPA America 250 Award during Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at CinemaCon at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 15 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T07:55:59.897Z 'There's more truth than fiction,' Spielberg says of 'Disclosure Day' Steven Spielberg, Film, Film director, Hollywood https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/tfjb9agxya https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/doj5q4fx/499547-01-02.jpg FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the Semafor World Economy 2026 summit on 15 April, 2026 in Washington, DC Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T06:40:50.311Z Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirm FIFA, Iran, President, Middle East War, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/iad8tokcid https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/qm6ftdre/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-15z4peejdbSUNAMGANJHawor.webp Temporary embankments are built every year to protect the crops in the haors. But this time, due to heavy rains, many haors have become waterlogged. Farmers' paddy fields have been submerged. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/42t0z9hf/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-157a4nebfrSUNAMGANJDH053220260411IMG-20260411-WA0019.JPG.jpg Thousands of farmers work to save crops after a dam breaks in the Dekhar Haor in Sunamganj. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/3jp2e9r5/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-15c2u16uouSUNAMGANJDH053220260405IMG-20260315-WA0025.JPG.avif Farmers are cutting embankments to protect their paddy fields from waterlogging. In Joalbhanga Haor, Sadar upazila, District https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/eu4vp8x0/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-15os282mrt072950SUNAMGANJDH05322026040520260327153946.JPG.webp Cultivated land on both sides, a earthen road runs through the middle, providing access to the haor. Authorities have taken up a project worth Tk 1.6 million by presenting this road as a crop protection embankment Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T06:22:07.103Z Flood-control embankments increasing crop risks in Sunamganj haor Sunamganj, Haor, Embankment, Floods, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/kfxusg6hse https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/wssejr38/Former-CCC-Mayor-Mohammad-Manzur-Alam.avif Former CCC Mayor Mohammad Manjur Alam Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T06:06:53.428Z Former Mayor Manjur back in spotlight following meeting with Hasnat Abdullah Chattogram, City Corporation election, National Citizen Party - NCP, Hasnat Abdullah, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/editorial/l9jl7b1k54 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-02/e8160531-2df9-40b1-a76f-5306c0520223/ed.png Prothom Alo English Editorial Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T05:20:22.135Z Indiscriminate cases: Ensure bail in the interest of justice Case, Justice, Rule of Law, Editorial https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qq0wshqtcc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/k6fsnt4w/Info.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T04:59:59.996Z Bar Council postpones election due to fuel crisis Council, Chattogram, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/l7tgbeecua https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/uk0acgqa/351082-01-02.jpg Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz falls to the floor during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, second-leg football match between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium in north London on April 15, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T03:45:55.302Z Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis Arsenal, Football https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/buakljphk9 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 2026-04-16T03:33:30.333Z Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait Strait of Hormuz, Ship, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/xxhgjhswux https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/zotbeokt/Mahdi-Amin-1.jpeg Prime Minister’s advisor and spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Mahdi Amin https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/8jic686e/Mahdi-Amin-2.jpeg Prime Minister’s advisor and spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Mahdi Amin Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T03:24:20.686Z We look for fullest cooperation from democratic political parties with differing views Democracy, Politics, BNP Government, BNP, Mahdi Amin, 13th Parliament, 13th Parliament Election https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/72l0fcd74n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-10/gs4rz0db/4-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-100viw2gkoprothomalo-03.avif Measles has become a source of fear in the country. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T02:50:23.642Z Measles: Parents overwhelmed by treatment costs Measles, Vaccination, Immunisation, Medicine, Medical Sector, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/y40fiiovzi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/p97zl6pi/Andaman-Sea-Boat-Capsize-1.jpg A survivor of a boat capsize sits inside his shelter at a refugee camp in Ukhia, in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar on 15 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-16/2nz1gh8u/Andaman-Sea-Boat-Capsize-2.jpg Rachel Begum (L), who was rescued from a capsized boat sits inside her shelter at a refugee camp in Ukhia, in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar on 15 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-16T02:29:34.617Z Families search for hundreds, including Bangladeshis, missing after boat sinks in Andaman Sea Boat Capsize, Cox's Bazar, Rohingya https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/t0wkj234zk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-31/ife95c67/5852841.webp Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-15T16:08:34.604Z Tarique Rahman makes TIME’s list of 100 most influential people Tarique Rahman Return, Prime Minister https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/rguiaeejwk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/zpocecuv/496459-01-02.jpg IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva looks on during a press briefing during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-15T15:56:45.973Z IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high IMF, Iran-Israel Conflict, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/zumyx691v7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/3loela0t/image-377998-1776242585.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Plus Online Summit on 15 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-15T15:56:12.653Z PM Tarique Rahman seeks $2b from development partners to meet energy demand Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Donor, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kzwzvy6xws https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/6hnxsuwc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-15-at-20.19.06.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-15T14:40:52.866Z DU English department alumni reunion on 2 May English, Dhaka University, English Department, Alumni, Reunion https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/c75t9f98it https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/x165y1tg/f1.avif Motorcyclist Al Amin Hossain received fuel after waiting 13 hours in line since 1:00am at Trust Filling Station in Tejgaon, Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/i0c6p9ay/f2.avif Long queues of vehicles were seen outside Trust Filling Station in Tejgaon on 15 April https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/5uxacrfk/f4.avif Tashofa Filling Station at Mohakhali intersection was also closed due to a lack of fuel on 15 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-15T14:36:05.243Z 'I stood in line at 1am and got fuel at 2pm' Fuel Crisis, Fuel https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/1sl6l7kske https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/eenwd7fe/lakshipur.avif Boat ambulance lies abandoned on the bank of a canal in Lakshmipur's Ramgati upazila Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-15T13:54:24.178Z Upazila boat ambulance lies abandoned, never put into service Lakshmipur, Health Services https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ookxpxb7oy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/x2yrhwb3/484085-01-02.jpg Iranian women walk past a residential building destroyed in a US-Israeli airstrike, in Tehran on April 13, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-15T13:47:24.980Z Iran military warns will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues Iran-Israel Conflict, USA