https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/ito92lh63k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/ie6qo5vn/MARAZZAQMIR021026-7051248.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/acsn4k8j/economy-4.avif Abdur Razzaque Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T12:48:06.772Z Extreme inequality and jobless growth bound to create instability Inequality, Job, Economy, Unrest, Instability https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/0gf1w8dw86 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/m0z8up41/19.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/y6kyditx/1.avif A female plum-headed parakeet perched on the tip of a tall bamboo seems to have blended in with the leaves. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/qh0hbkvs/2.avif Although the female is captivating in appearance, the male is more striking, with its pink-coloured head. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/824xzugj/3.jpg As soon as they feel safe, the birds come down to feed on the grains. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/j0k63mb2/4.jpg One by one, the birds come down. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/xfds8px0/5.jpg A male bird flies in and perches beside a female. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/hbiqphrn/6.jpg They perch on grass stems in different poses. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/t1cca3s2/7.jpg One bird hangs from above while feeding on the grains. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/mz68rb5x/8.jpg Suddenly, one bird cuts off the tip of a crop plant, takes it in its beak and flies away. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/9uu6z34d/9.jpg The bird flies to a branch in the distance and perches there. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/a6jm4fgi/10.jpg Now, the bird feeds safely perched high on a branch. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/5998qfsg/11.jpg The parakeet feeds with its wings spread wide. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/eintf4tr/12.jpg It looks as though a colourful flower has bloomed on the tip of the grass. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/hwxdaswd/13.webp Male and female birds perch on different branches. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/psk0hcoi/14.jpg The bird appears to be turning its neck to look at itself. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/ilz8l2bt/15.jpg It was feeding but flies away abruptly. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/bt4cwx72/16.jpg Flying away with food in its beak. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/hhnqsuq1/17.jpg When frightened, the birds fly high into the air from the fields. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/74719ikx/18.jpg Some fly back without taking any food. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/q52gv0ki/19.jpg Some fly away carrying a large piece of food in their beaks. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/1e4g193y/20.jpg The birds can be seen darting about in the morning and at dusk. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T12:11:08.485Z In photos: The captivating plum-headed parakeet Bird, Photo Story, Photography, Nature, Naogaon https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/c7omaymfrt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/n7rzece4/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-04sjeaxtpb093607CHATTOGRAMDH039620210825CHITTAGONGBISSOWRAV5.avif LPG cylinder Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T12:08:11.508Z LPG 12kg cylinder price rises by Tk 252 LPG Cylinder, Price Hike, BERC, Fuel Price, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/gzmz651i4s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/7miom89k/Mahfuz-Anam-Bay-Of-Bengal-Conversation-0.jpeg The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam speaks as a panellist at a session titled ‘Do We Know How to Govern?’, on the second day of the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026, organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 4 October 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/9qli62ax/Mahfuz-Anam-Bay-Of-Bengal-Conversation-1.jpeg The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam speaks as a panellist at a session titled ‘Do We Know How to Govern?’, on the second day of the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026, organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 4 October 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T11:30:35.652Z We excel at ousting dictators, yet remain incapable of building democratic institutions: Mahfuz Anam Politics, Politicians, Democracy, Good Governance, Government, Mahfuz Anam, Bay of Bengal Conversation, Autocracy, Mass uprising https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hywqp0gtjb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/58envyxk/image-431008-1791093114.webp Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T10:10:11.496Z Bangladesh condemns Houthi drone attack on Madinah infrastructure Bangladesh, Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Drone attack https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4e9mj64jl5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/vvcxv5g9/image-431035-1791102026.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T10:08:59.286Z PM directs expediting Inner Circular Road project to ease Dhaka traffic Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Project, Meeting, Road Transport and Bridges Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/vdvblgg9jp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/p0lhz1r4/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102607.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/n5juzeyz/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102601.jpg Radda health workers providing services to mothers and children. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/3znmjdf4/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102602.jpg Health services being provided with chairs and tables arranged under a tin shade. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/3tev3s2d/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102603.jpg A health worker vaccinating a child. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/u9begzut/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102604.jpg Repair work underway at the building damaged in the attack and vandalism. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/j6ghmmp0/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102605.jpg The demolished wall getting repaired. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/mgbyok6r/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102606.jpg Service recipients wait in front of the centre where repair work is undergoing. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/9iypjq83/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102607.jpg Parents brought their children to receive healthcare. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/h0o47iqk/Radda-MCH-FP-CentreTanvir03102608.jpg Repair work at the health centre damaged in the attack and vandalism is progressing in full swing. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T09:57:47.048Z Radda Health Centre: Repairs underway, services also continue Radda Health Care Centre, Repair, Service, Vaccination, Photo Story https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/mcystmil31 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/67wssow8/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-04vls8z2daHTwcjAWEAAlV6h.avif Cavan Sullivan Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T08:22:41.695Z At 17, Bangladeshi-origin Sullivan makes US football history Football, USA, Bangladesh, International Football, Major League Soccer (MLS) https://en.prothomalo.com/business/slzxkw92tf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/ev53a33z/info.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T07:18:12.666Z What is the most worrying indicator in the economy now? Bangladesh Bank, Inflation, Private Sector, Investment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6cyozv9z4l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/kuof3ito/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-034k9c5x7xCapture.avif Academic activities are being conducted in physicians' residential buildings at Netrakona Medical College. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/cwcs3non/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-04-at-14.16.38.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T07:09:51.866Z 16 govt medical colleges struggle with severe shortages, yet more to come Medical college, Education, Student, Teacher, Health, Hospital, Health Ministry, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ihnf61fe3e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/ktaspqcf/info.avif Akhtaruzzaman was photographed as he was being taken downstairs from the courtroom after the hearing. Dhaka, 3 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/uzfdc5rr/prothomalo-bangla2023-12bfa998ea-8396-429a-817f-c474994da715KishorgonjDH05572023120317.avif Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/fdvav0av/prothomalo-bangla2024-01fc3b744e-ed05-4fec-b7a8-80adbf70b757KISHORGONJDH063520240102IMG20240102132258JPG.avif Campaigning by independent candidate Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman in the 2024 ‘dummy election’ in the Kishoreganj-2 constituency. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T06:55:52.548Z Akhtaruzzaman warned people to beware of Jamaat, later joined the party himself Kishoreganj, Police, Arrest, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Politicians https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/g4htwzzrek https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/6izyt9eb/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03qf0zzkfgRajshahi01.avif A former donor member of the management committee of a school in Puthia, Rajshahi, has planted banana trees on the school field and locked the teachers’ office https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/y4vxl4bo/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-0344gjeameRajshahi02.avif Former donor member of the management committee Azad Ali brought several people to the school, planted banana trees on the field and put another padlock on the lock attached to the teachers’ office https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/gpos1bxv/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-030rlovecsRajshahi03.avif Former donor member of the management committee also fenced off the school’s main entrance with bamboo Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T06:33:47.349Z Former donor member locks school over “failure to give daughter-in-law job” School, Student, Rajshahi, Teacher, Rajinikanth https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lut8myx7a6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-03/hulov4dk/Bangladesh-Government.jpg Bangladesh Government emblem Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T04:39:39.800Z Govt employees to get 3 months’ salary arrears with October pay, calculation starts tomorrow Government Employees, Pay Scale, Salary, Govt. jobs https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/84ygtcfl73 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/i8ziyl16/418fc3a726a0b6066f4fe3b02ec6ad46.jpg Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026. The circumstances remained unclear but in recent weeks Aramco, majority-owned by the Saudi state, has come under attack from the Houthi authorities targeting the kingdom as part of the war in Yemen where Riyadh is backing the internationally recognised government. An AFP journalist reported seeing fire engines attempting to extinguish a blaze at the energy giant's Riyadh refinery, located south of the capital, while ambulances and police vehicles were stationed near the facility. (Photo by AFP) / Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T03:58:34.180Z Houthis say struck oil facility near Riyadh, as Saudis hit Sanaa Yemen, Houthi, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6yzk7o4thp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-12/f11c834a-b4e8-4444-9a70-7ce1950dfac0/500873c9-91bc-4ec7-bd60-d0f774348515.jpeg Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T03:41:47.963Z Rooppur: Nuclear power may reach the grid in December Energy Crisis, Nuclear Power Plant, Rooppur atomic plant, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Electricity https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/gt6h6lhtnc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/f6llh1lz/2026-10-04T015824Z1363604509UP1EMA405HAQLRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-ARG-BFA.JPG Argentina's Santiago Castro in action with Burkina Faso's Donatien Bama at International Friendly - Argentina v Burkina Faso - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/qra9x86k/2026-10-04T013649Z1692382862UP1EMA404HBQARTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-ARG-BFA.JPG Argentina's Matias Soule in action with Burkina Faso's Mikael Coulibaly at International Friendly - Argentina v Burkina Faso - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/hp0sfw33/2026-10-04T014441Z1393619119UP1EMA404UGQFRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-ARG-BFA.JPG Argentina's Giuliano Simeone in action with Burkina Faso's Bachirou Yameogo at International Friendly - Argentina v Burkina Faso - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 3 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T03:23:35.955Z Argentina thrash Burkina Faso 7-0 Argentina, Burkina Faso, Football, International Football https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/qe0a73oihy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/fz806h13/Technical-education.avif Where is our technical education stuck? https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-23/ujqaoanh/TTC.avif Students of Technical Education Board Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T02:33:03.564Z Why is technical education still considered a 'last resort'? Technical Institution, Skill Development, Job, Employment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/vldye0mj14 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-04/wf1ppqrd/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-30sye9r8yolayout-.avif Md Almas has been in jail for 10 months because of a name mix-up. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-04T02:32:30.616Z Imprisoned for 10 months because of name mix-up Jail, Court, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/alosgrg73f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/hral3l25/590082-01-02.jpg Brazil's forward #19 Pedro (L) celebrates with teammate Brazil's forward #11 Estevao Willian (R) after scoring a goal during the international friendly football match between India and Brazil at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/n7nq4chp/2026-10-03T145019Z1012002984UP1EMA3157T8YRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-IND-BRA.JPG Brazil's Vinicius Junior in action with India's Ryan Williams at International Friendly - India v Brazil - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India - 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/hhmcd12c/590081-01-02.jpg Brazil's forward #19 Pedro celebrates after scoring a goal during the international friendly football match between India and Brazil at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/9asxc4oq/2026-10-03T154510Z1498268258UP1EMA317R99ZRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-IND-BRA.JPG India's Mohammed Sanan in action with Brazil's Douglas Luiz at International Friendly - India v Brazil - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India - 3 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T16:10:34.565Z Brazil beat India 4–0 in Kolkata friendly Brazil, India, Football, International Football, Vinicius Junior, Live Football https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/nd833bj9db https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/j6dqrrls/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-16.13.31.jpeg A webinar titled “Bangladesh's Renewable Energy Transition: Closing the Gap to 2030, and the Economic Opportunity Ahead” was organised by the Dacca Institute of Research and Analytics (daira) on Friday to discuss Bangladesh’s renewable energy targets. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T15:25:50.226Z Experts suggest for long-term policy certainty Renewable Energy, Energy Crisis, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/mvbrk2svzo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/jar4kf7j/2026-10-03T145019Z1012002984UP1EMA3157T8YRTRMADP3SOCCER-FRIENDLY-IND-BRA.JPG Brazil's Vinicius Junior in action with India's Ryan Williams at International Friendly - India v Brazil - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India - 3 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T14:58:58.263Z Brazil lead India 2–0 at half-time in Kolkata friendly Brazil, India, Live Football, Football Stars, International Football, Vinicius Junior https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fxqe2y6ox7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/7mx74jeo/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-034cj3aklzRobiBanglalink.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T14:18:01.186Z Is the wait for better mobile service getting longer? Banglalink, Robi, Mobile operator, Mobile Connectivity, BTRC https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/k433j528m8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/4mjd4ai9/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03tlkyiz2u584180-01-02.avif Brazil star Vinicius Jr Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T14:03:08.886Z Brazil vs India friendly: Vinicius, Marquinhos start for 5-time world champions Brazil, India, Football Stars, International Football, Vinicius Junior https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9q941heswu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/ul0vcqop/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-18.20.30.jpeg Former Serbia President Boris Tadić visits NCP office https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/de01c58a/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-18.20.31.jpeg Former Serbia President Boris Tadić visits NCP office Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T13:51:27.704Z Former Serbia President Boris Tadić visits NCP office National Citizen Party - NCP, Serbia, President https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/dmavdr4bp0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-09-27/jxbl56o9/prothomalo-bangla2026-09-260vkajkasCapture.avif Toxic, chemical-laden wastewater from various factories is being discharged directly into the Buriganga River, polluting its water and damaging the aquatic environment and biodiversity. The photo was taken in the Buriganga near Shyampur in the capital on 26 September 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-07/74f51c56-a11d-4418-a5b3-6aaa12767050/Expired_Liquid_Tube.jpg ‘Expired liquid tubes’ used for collecting samples at a health complex https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-03-14/aeb4n920/pexels-stijn-dijkstra-1306815-15528035.jpg Bacteria exposed to microplastics can became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/11/12/c00cc6518bb3dde6ae4bb4ee59629a62-C_01.jpg Poisoned fish Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T12:49:08.283Z When medicines become pollution: Bangladesh’s rivers face pharmaceutical crisis Pollution, Pharmaceutical Industry, River, Chemical Waste https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/j22k35xffw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/oc3a10i4/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03tbn61mhbMeasles.avif A patient receiving treatment at a hospital amid the measles outbreak. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T11:36:56.821Z Measles symptoms claim 8 more lives, death toll reaches 1,122 Measles, Death, Health Hazard, DGHS https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/alfbd3p653 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/h7v1ukko/588467-01-02.jpg India's players celebrate their victory in the men's cricket final match between Pakistan and India during the 2026 Asian Games at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin on 3 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T11:24:46.827Z India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold Asian Games, India, Pakistan, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/3zzkn8ak1o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/ku1djzh7/2026-10-03T095406Z141454320RC2PTNAYXSRMRTRMADP3TENNESSEE-EXECUTION.JPG A picture taken on 4 December, 2007 shows death row inmate Christa Pike entering a Knox County Criminal Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, US. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T10:30:28.465Z Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say Execution, ventilator, Life Support, Lawyer https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/8w07vwu5zu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/esx58ck2/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03q5dlw9ow6manikgonjbutterfly.webp A butterfly perches with its wings spread across lush green grass. Koyra, Manikganj, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/1y5cf7fx/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-036lvbp3n51-gazipur-dove.webp A dove wanders along the riverbank in search of food. Gosinga, Sreepur, Gazipur, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/xycb7j9k/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03z0s94rcf2-comilla-agri.webp A farmer harvests sweet pumpkin greens grown on his own land. Bhantir Char, Burichang Upazila, Cumilla, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/0awalyhj/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03svwwtqgl3-bogura-agri.webp Carrying freshly harvested taro roots (kochu mukhi) on a shoulder pole, a farmer heads home from the field. Garibpur village, Shibganj Upazila, Bogura, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/9ucd76kg/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03budhose65sirajgonjduck.webp A flock of geese roams inside a children's park. Poura Shishu Park, Sirajganj, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/1t5k2ng8/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03q5dlw9ow6manikgonjbutterfly.webp A butterfly perches with its wings spread across lush green grass. Koyra, Manikganj, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/mtt2wgpf/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03l37cplv77rangamatinature.webp A bee hovers over a sensitive plant (lajjabati) flower. Katachhari village, Rangamati, 3 Oct 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/q41fpazu/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03djnx6raw8rangpursports.webp A moment captured from a kabaddi match during the 53rd Sub-Regional School, Madrasa, and Technical Education Summer Sports Competition in Rangpur. Zilla School Ground, Rangpur, 3 Oct 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T10:14:40.588Z TOP SHOTS (3 October 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Nature, Bird https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ccbqqxc8wb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/mqki73pr/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-03243f40cttribedi-.avif Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi at a session of the Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026 at a hotel in Dhaka on 3 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T09:20:28.010Z Not allowing Hasina to land would have created a different situation: Dinesh Trivedi Dinesh Trivedi, Indian High Commissioner, Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh-India Relations, Bay of Bengal Conversation, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/0qb4tg7d8z https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/3ll7kfh1/2026-09-30T153917Z408196494RC2RTNA8208MRTRMADP3ISRAEL-GULF-FLIGHT.JPG A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, 30 September 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T08:51:13.144Z Flydubai Omani co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted 'terrorist attack' UAE, Oman, Israel, Aircraft, Saudi Arabia https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/yxki6ugnv9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/w4s2ilv3/India-Brazil.jpg India men's national team head coach Khalid Jamil and Brazil men's national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T07:11:55.426Z Brazil vs India friendly match time, venue and squads Brazil, India, Carlo Ancelotti, Vinicius Junior https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/sports/ig5n6vb7p2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/0rlien1v/2026-10-02T043237Z134300593UP1EMA205B3KVRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Riyasha Rishi and teammates celebrate winning the match after the penalty shoot out. 2 October, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/07wf35st/2026-09-19T093149Z1267837803UP1EM9J0QGY28RTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladeshi athletes in the athletes' parade during the opening ceremony. 19 September, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/z3cimuqt/2026-09-21T034607Z1223258000UP1EM9L0AGT2URTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Qatar's Yaman Alnatsheh in action against Bangladesh's Md Monirul Islam. Karate - Men's Kumite -67kg - Round of 16 - Toyohashi City General Gymnasium, Toyohashi, Japan. 21 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/xxiebda5/2026-09-21T071139Z110528301UP1EM9L0JZD7YRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Humayra Akter Antora in action during her bout against Cambodia's Chakriya Vann. Karate - Women's Kumite -61kg - Bronze Medal Bout - Toyohashi City General Gymnasium, Toyohashi, Japan. 21 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/eyitdrfc/2026-09-21T022302Z526314876UP1EM9L06MCZXRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Biplop Rudra in action. Wushu - Men's Taijiquan and Taijijian Final - Aichi Budokan, Nagoya, Japan. 21 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/9bu7ts5p/2026-09-22T100745Z910399069UP1EM9M0S4V6QRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Shojib Hossain is placed on a stretcher after sustaining an injury after being knock down by China's Jiaming Ou during the men's 56kg quarter final. Wushu - Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall, Nagoya, Japan. 22 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/pnqbb5uo/2026-09-23T041946Z983663002UP1EM9N0C0WTVRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Saiama Jaman in action during her bout against Macao's Man Wai Fong. Karate - Women's Kumite - 50kg - Repechage bout round 1 - Toyohashi City General Gymnasium, Toyohashi, Japan. 23 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/vbf08oai/2026-09-24T114921Z2136041413UP1EM9O0WU7HKRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Taiwan's Chun-han Yang in action with Bangladesh's Imranur Rahman and Macau's Lok Io Leong during the Men's 100m Round 1 Heat 5. Athletics - Paloma Mizuho Sports Park, Nagoya, Japan. 24 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/qa29gy2d/2026-09-28T001408Z1750938791UP1EM9S00NIVRRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Nawaz Ahmed Rakib in action during his compound men's individual 1/8 elimination match against China's Jinyi Liu. Archery - Okazaki Central Park Multipurpose Square, Okazaki, Japan. 28 september, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/y0mg4arw/2026-09-29T043845Z1131907802UP1EM9T0CWHQXRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Palestine's Rasha Abumyghiseeb and Bangladesh's Sima Aktar Shimu during their recurve women's individual 1/24 eliminations round. Archery - Okazaki Central Park Multipurpose Square, Okazaki, Japan. 29 September, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/5rbxq1h9/2026-10-02T002604Z2893408UP1EMA2017FIVRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Airin Riya in action with Singapore's Cindy Ong. Field Hockey - Women - Classification (9th-10th) - Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan. 2 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/0rlien1v/2026-10-02T043237Z134300593UP1EMA205B3KVRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Riyasha Rishi and teammates celebrate winning the match after the penalty shoot out. Field Hockey - Women - Classification (9th-10th) - Bangladesh v Singapore - Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan. 2 October, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/8ed8eovr/2026-10-02T015346Z1656062830UP1EMA2059KKTRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Airin Riya, Neeladri Neel and Riyasha Rishi celebrate winning the match after the penalty shoot out. Field Hockey - Women - Classification (9th-10th) - Bangladesh v Singapore - Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan - October 2, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/6b17gu8v/2026-10-02T015431Z319604541UP1EMA205ATKURTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh palyers celebrate winning the match after the penalty shoot out. Field Hockey - Women - Classification (9th-10th) - Bangladesh v Singapore - Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan - October 2, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/4u8g5v21/2026-10-03T033233Z88651560UP1EMA309U86FRTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Mahbub Hossain in action with Thailand's Kritsada Chueamkaew. Field Hockey - Men - Classification (7th-8th) - Thailand v Bangladesh - Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan. 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/a0iz064n/2026-10-03T040448Z945993242UP1EMA30BBY80RTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Ashraful Islam celebrates scoring their third goal. Field Hockey - Men - Classification (7th-8th) - Thailand v Bangladesh - Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan. 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/sonzzkuh/2026-10-03T051715Z1662021491UP1EMA30EOQBURTRMADP3GAMES-ASIA.JPG Bangladesh's Ashraful Islam and teammates celebrate after the match. Field Hockey - Men - Classification (7th-8th) - Thailand v Bangladesh - Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan. 3 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/0y4amdne/587600-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's Yasir Ali Chowdhury runs between wickets in their cricket match for bronze against Sri Lanka during the 2026 Asian Games at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin on 3 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/gpkn9hij/587760-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's Nasum Ahmed (L) plays a shot against Sri Lanka in their cricket match for bronze during the 2026 Asian Games at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshinon 3 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/oxdnvkr5/587812-01-02.jpg Sri Lankan players (L) celebrate their win against Bangladesh in their cricket match for bronze during the 2026 Asian Games at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin on 3 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/myo9p3fa/587810-01-02.jpg Sri Lankan players celebrate their win against Bangladesh in their cricket match for bronze during the 2026 Asian Games at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin on 3 October 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T07:01:24.726Z In frames: Team Bangladesh in Asian Games Asian Games, Bangladesh, Athlete, Japan, Hockey https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5eeg2cok4s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/6icc59xw/image-430770-1791007433.jpg Prime minister speaks at the inaugural session of the three-day international conference “Bay of Bengal Conversation (BOBC) 2026”, organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/rq0dj1tf/17910075168326ac09b1ccb4021.jpg Around 200 speakers, more than 300 delegates and over 1,000 participants from more than 100 countries are taking part in the conference. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/3qsz0gwf/17910075348316ac09b2ecb07c1.jpg Prime minister speaks at the inaugural session of the three-day international conference “Bay of Bengal Conversation (BOBC) 2026”, Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T06:48:16.784Z Govt moving ahead to implement promises made to people: PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bay of Bengal Conversation, Conference https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/3f37iac4si https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/3enrvk63/2026-10-02T160216Z842610718RC2OLNAXPHY7RTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-YEMEN.JPG Houthi supporters rally to celebrate advances by Houthi forces along the Red Sea coastline, in Sanaa, Yemen, 18 September 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T05:29:19.361Z Saudi plans Houthi offensive with 100,000 Yemeni troops, US, other countries' support Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, USA, Turkey, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8wfqmy71sp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/owegewoe/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-02qxazjjcoCapture.avif No mobile shops on the road. Pedestrians were walking comfortably along the wide footpaths. On 2 October, 2026 afternoon. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T05:26:06.294Z No Hope Market, Mirpur 10 footpaths now empty Market, Street hawker, Mirpur https://en.prothomalo.com/international/r6l24tb7rf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/f0hdxvd9/2026-10-02T170226Z2034724465RC2YUNAOKG6RRTRMADP3FRANCE-PROTEST.JPG French masked high school students react in a street amid clashes near the Lycee Deodat-de-Severac high school as part of nationwide protests by high school students to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions, in Toulouse as more than 400 schools remain closed following days of student protests that have escalated into violence in some places, France, 2 October 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/gs0374u1/2026-10-02T093004Z379665647RC2WUNAFEABWRTRMADP3FRANCE-PROTEST.JPG A high school student with a placard reading "Gilded youth? No, broke" attends a gathering outside the Lycee Deodat-de-Severac high school as part of nationwide protests by high school students to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions, in Toulouse as more than 400 schools remain closed following days of student protests that have escalated into violence in some places, France, 2 October, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/1yi9m5ql/2026-10-02T120724Z1176673149RC20VNAQ15I1RTRMADP3FRANCE-PROTEST.JPG French gendarmes stand in position near burning road materials set up as barricades by protesters amid clashes during a protest by high school students near the Lycee Berthelot high school in Aubervilliers near Paris as part of nationwide protests to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions, as more than 400 schools remain closed following days of student protests that have escalated into violence in some places, France, 2 October, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T05:24:05.013Z Students and police clash as France struggles to quell school protests France, Protest, Emmanuel Macron, Student protest https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/w0pbmy4ir6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/eryh473e/2026-10-02T212017Z1697359307RC2OJGAE6ELHRTRMADP3USA-JOURNALISM-TRUMP-COLUMBIA.JPG Students walk on campus at Columbia University during the first day of the fall semester in New York City, US, 2 September, 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T03:42:56.859Z Trump visa policies weigh on Columbia journalism program as admissions pause Donald Trump, visa, Journalism, admission https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/6x5qcm6csz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/w4s2ilv3/India-Brazil.jpg India men's national team head coach Khalid Jamil and Brazil men's national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-07-05/urwzcwo4/2026-07-05T181041Z1942356665UP1EM751EHSZGRTRMADP3SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BRA-NOR.JPG Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T03:42:40.288Z Brazil bask in festive welcome in Kolkata ahead of India friendly Brazil, Kolkata, Carlo Ancelotti https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/capudy8jpr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/lsuwnv14/prothomalo-bangla2026-10-02mztd7czlHTqd5BacAA7n71.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T03:28:36.020Z Asian Games: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 63 runs to win bronze ASEAN Cup, T20 Cricket, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/qurnayqjef https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/6j3hv0hp/agri-visa.avif There is no direct agricultural visa to Australia specifically for Bangladeshis Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T02:39:33.443Z Beware a new scam involving Australia’s agricultural visa Australia, visa, Bangladesh, Immigration https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/vn54m8wfve https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/tx3pit6u/Mahfuz-Anam-James-1.avif Mahfuz Anam James https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/sa66v9a0/Mahfuz-Anam-James-2.avif Mahfuz Anam James https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/nu32h5zj/Mahfuz-Anam-James-3.avif Mahfuz Anam James https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/3qlew8ur/Mahfuz-Anam-James-4.avif Mahfuz Anam James https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/8w179ogp/Mahfuz-Anam-James-5.avif Mahfuz Anam James Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T02:39:25.244Z ‘Musicians should make use of AI if they have the opportunity’ Interview, Rock Music, Band Music, James, Ayub Bachchu https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/v24gogpmjt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/bo2y0j7g/f67a261a511272P20mr.jpg Children are offered for sale and adoption in various Facebook groups, with negotiations over prices. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T02:39:17.362Z 5 children ‘sold’ in one village Crime, Drugs, Family, Child, Childrens Rights, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kqsxs17b0l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-03/zvqdznsb/f67a261a511272P20mr.jpg Children are offered for sale and adoption in various Facebook groups, with negotiations over prices. Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-03T02:38:18.319Z Children bought and sold in the name of adoption, bargains go on Facebook Dhaka, Crime, Facebook, Child trafficking, Child Safety, Child, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/walm6ewfyp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/jjvasmlf/Toufique-Imrose-Khalidi.avif Toufique Imrose Khalidi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/7b7pge13/Toufique-Imrose-Khalidi-1.avif Toufique Imrose Khalidi Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-02T15:07:02.714Z bdnews24.com editor-in-chief Toufique Imrose Khalidi dies Obituary, Death, London, Media https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/pxa8r16n76 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/lur4p97j/BRTC.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-02T13:59:37.767Z BTRC proposal to give officials 60pc allowance on basic pay raises questions BTRC, Allowance, Salary https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/aqo9fuo9ny https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/a5ahkmjd/Major-retd-Akhtaruzzaman.avif Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-10-02/a5ahkmjd/Major-retd-Akhtaruzzaman.avif Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman Prothom Alo English en 2026-10-02T13:30:04.433Z Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman arrested in case over airport disorder and assault on official Arrest, Airport, Case