https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/ub94zqh8wa https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/zr33lkec/Riad.avif Riyad Rashid Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T16:09:16.358Z Kishoreganj youth fighting for Russian forces killed in Ukrainian drone strike Russia Ukraine War, Ukraine Crisis, Drone attack https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/0db3cgih1n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/2v5mrf2n/643665-01-02.jpg Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas (R) fields the ball during the second day of the first test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T14:27:51.073Z Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fux3286vj0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/ytaqtsce/bipss.avif BIPSS organised a policy discussion titled “Bangladesh First: A Foreign Policy Outlook for a New Bangladesh” on 9 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T14:16:54.666Z National interest and strategic balance are essential in foreign policy: ANM Muniruzzaman Foreign policy, Diplomacy, National Security https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/kvcx50ar2c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/h9p7f21e/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-091v9py93ogazipurdh071620260509sreepur-kapasia-murder-4.webp Relatives and locals gather in front of the house. Photo taken on Saturday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T13:11:12.429Z Gazipur 5-murder: ‘I have killed everyone, you won’t find me anymore,’ suspect tells brother over phone Murder, Gazipur, Violence Against Women https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/r27nutti8a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/qwvdsfgj/measles.avif Bangladesh Health Reporters Forum (BHRF) organised a roundtable titled “Measles Outbreak and the Way Forward” at Bangladesh Medical University on 9 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T13:00:24.821Z Investigation underway into vaccine shortage and measles deaths: Health Secretary Measles, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Investigation https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/nu5tkda3jz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/f8e3php4/Pic-1.jpg City Bank PLC has stepped forward to support critical pediatric care facilities at two leading public healthcare institutions as Bangladesh faces a growing measles outbreak. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/zyspov5j/Pic-3.jpg City Bank PLC has stepped forward to support critical pediatric care facilities at two leading public healthcare institutions as Bangladesh faces a growing measles outbreak. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T12:50:49.325Z City Bank supports critical pediatric care amid measles outbreak City Bank, Measles, Children, Shishu Hospital, Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5nr46zdx51 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/2fkc5o3i/image-385493-1778313082.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman encourages Wakimul by riding in his smart car at the Prime Minister's Tejgaon office in Dhaka on 9 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T12:13:35.728Z PM Tarique Rahman rides in college student with special needs Wakimul’s ‘smart car’ Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Persons with Disabilities, Car https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/yleipshbkl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-12-15/e8n2ww5u/prothomalo-bangla2025-11-22tt8aznhxEarthquakeReuters.avif Earthquake Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T11:48:56.246Z Earthquake felt in Rangpur, surrounding areas; epicentre in Assam Earthquake, Rangpur, Assam https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/46vdus26qs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/xmsitz9q/oajustab.jpg State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed  Islam met the visiting Pakistan''s Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T11:22:47.203Z Bangladesh, Pakistan vow stronger bilateral cooperation Diplomacy, Bangladesh Pakistan Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/bkmnlx5eh5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/y18tevuh/NCP.avif NCP convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam speaks at a dialogue titled “Reform Deadlock: The Way Forward” on 9 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T11:14:17.515Z Going to the streets is the last ‘option,’ Nahid tells diplomats BNP, National Citizen Party - NCP, State Reform, Diplomats https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/ott/i8bpeq725d https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/d4g9ind5/prothomalo-bangla2025-03-081z5e7ylxKBRH9460.avif Kaarina Kaiser https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/9mg2tr7i/prothomalo_bangla_2026_05_09_odjh7gbj_48956493012811987835950882878068209825685888n.avif Kaarina Kaiser with her father Kaiser Hamid. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T10:45:59.850Z Kaarina Kaiser on life support, Kaiser Hamid seeks prayers for daughter Actress, Health, OTT https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/34ecmt5ahw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/29putc6p/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-094oo04jyoHam.avif Shiuli Akter cries while holding her forehead against the lifeless body of her 10-month-old son, who died of measles, at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka, on May 8, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T10:36:37.084Z Measles and symptoms deaths surpass 350 as 9 more children die Measles, Death, Children https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/uhldqeck9b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/sud0fx0f/643657-01-02-1.jpg Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim during the second day of the first test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 9, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T10:14:54.599Z Bangladesh all out for 413 in its first innings Bangladesh Cricket, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/travel/7g3zlheatc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/ipf53f3g/image-385498-1778314299.jpg Historic Lalkuthi at old Dhaka. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T09:29:20.875Z Century-old British-era Northbrook Hall in Dhaka set to reopen after major restoration Travel, History, Heritage, DSCC https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ixmxt0sfjr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/quekcdsz/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-098carba7ia-k-ajad-1.avif AK Azad, publisher of the daily Samakal and managing director of Ha-meem Group, speaks at the second session on the final day of the 'Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026' at a hotel in Dhaka on 9 may 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/wyljy6a8/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-09kyrhgw4pa-ka-ajad-2.avif Speakers at the second session on the final day of the 'Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026' at a hotel in Dhaka on 9 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T09:19:44.952Z First phone call comes to me about anyone a story is going to be published on: AK Azad Media, Journalism, Journalist, Conference https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/u82fsqadue https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/l3lda32d/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-09k9i3tl9fsunamganjdh053220260509img-20260509-wa0122.avif MP for Sunamganj-1 Kamruzzaman Kamrul was injured after being struck on the leg by a stone while trying to stop the clash. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T08:42:48.319Z 40 injured in clash of 2 groups in Sunamganj, MP hurt while trying to intervene Sunamganj, Clash, Injury, MP https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7n499x9ldc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/fnxy69jk/image-385489-1778312105.jpg Tarique Rahman met district-level BNP leaders and associate bodies at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh auditorium in Farmgate, Dhaka on 9 May, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T08:02:52.588Z Tarique Rahman joins views-exchange meeting with BNP dist-level leaders Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Meeting, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/b5diejupxt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/eqnrml2j/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08yc88wv3lncp-rally-file-photo.avif The National Citizen Party won six seats in the 13th parliamentary elections, contesting under the Shapla Kali symbol. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/0j8b2k9x/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08dw0ernvnncp-rally-4-april-2026.avif NCP member secretary Akhtar Hossen spoke at an 11-party rally in Dhaka on 4 April demanding the implementation of the referendum verdict. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/zncnfzpc/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08mrq0zn6mnahid-ncp-rally-file-photo-.jpg.webp Before the elections, the leaders of the National Citizens Party (NCP), including its convener Nahid Islam and member secretary Akhtar Hossen, attended rallies in various parts of the country. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T08:00:53.288Z Can NCP progress while remaining aligned with Jamaat? National Citizen Party - NCP, Jamaat-e-Islami, 13th Parliament, July Charter, July Mass Uprising https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/009mudbmp8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/0ym4rta7/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-09i5c8apeykamal-.avif Consulting editor of The Daily Star Kamal Ahmed deliveres the opening speech at the morning session of the final day of the 'Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026' at a hotel in Dhaka on 9 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/qu1hugyc/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-096ts014r8mrfi-2.avif Speakers at the second session of the 'Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026' at a hotel in Dhaka on 9 May 2026. The two-day international conference has been organised by Media Resources Development Initiative (MRDI). Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T07:39:01.647Z If political tolerance is lacking, the media cannot work freely either: Kamal Ahmed Media, Freedom of press, Journalism, Conference https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/m31apjpfay https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/wqjph3cd/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-09wo1ne6o4WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-09-at-10.23.58-AM.avif Mushfiqur Rahim Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T06:52:02.701Z Mushfiqur battles alone as Bangladesh reach 380-7 at lunch Cricket, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/6omxyxbyl1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/y3vvxhbu/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-09bgddb2fowboathtakingceremony.avif After the oath-taking ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on 9 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/xy2go9ks/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-09yk11va5mWhatsAppImage20260509at122202PM.avif After the oath-taking ceremony, PM Narendra Modi pats West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on the back. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/kjrwtof8/Suvendu_Adhikari_Amit_Shah_1.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulates BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari after he is elected as the leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party and set to be the new CM of the state, in Kolkata on 8 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T06:42:27.650Z Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP CM, PM Modi and Amit Shah attend Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal, Election, BJP, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a9uqpg2iyf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/i1vzt76t/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-096na2ejfpBristi-01.avif Relatives break down in tears while touching the coffin of Nahida Sultana Bristy, who was murdered in Florida. Photo taken at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on 9 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/2uvn3v9l/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-09osvxyw6oBristi-02.avif Relatives touch the coffin of Nahida Sultana Bristy, who was murdered in Florida. Photo taken at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on 9 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T06:28:38.724Z Body of Bangladeshi student Bristy, murdered in Florida arrives home Bangladesh Students, Murder, USA, Dead body https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bfh4r3d1ak https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/cza3xj4d/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-09icza0hnimrdi-1.avif Zaffar Abbas, editor of Dawn, speaks at the second session of the 'Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026' at a hotel in Dhaka on 9 May 2026. The two-day international conference has been organised by Media Resources Development Initiative (MRDI). https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/qu1hugyc/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-096ts014r8mrfi-2.avif Speakers at the second session of the 'Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026' at a hotel in Dhaka on 9 May 2026. The two-day international conference has been organised by Media Resources Development Initiative (MRDI). Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T06:08:10.517Z Media in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India face the same challenges: Dawn editor Media, Journalism, Journalist, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, South Asia https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pr0qimrtyr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/y74uci5r/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08si0fnbg5Capture.avif A 10-month-old child could not be saved. The child died of measles after three days of treatment in the ICU. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/1xb9h6g1/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-05p77afc9ubaby-.avif Children with measles are receiving treatment at Bangladesh Children's Hospital https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/p54p6wsv/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-28rilj01kl68170541214431066445229258008188620838451888n.avif An eight-month-old child from Kushtia who was infected with measles, was transferred to Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute for better treatment after being treated at DNCC Hospital in Dhaka for five days. He was admitted to the ICU but died during treatment. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/t5uzxfx7/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-23amef03ms৩৩.avif A child infected with measles Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T05:37:20.904Z Children received neither vaccines nor vitamin A, measles deaths rising also due to malnutrition Measles, Vaccine , Vitamin, Death, Malnutrition https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/gi259krppe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/avqldmnk/prothomalo-bangla2021-04f348e242-670f-480f-aa5a-a44b75bd30e9murder.avif Murder Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T04:21:51.073Z 5 members of a family found slaughtered in Kapasia, head of household absconding: Police Murder, Gazipur, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/avwx92bz4m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-24/zdlsf15a/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-042sixsv36659697-01-02.avif FIFA World Cup Trophy Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T04:01:14.279Z World Cup to hold trio of opening ceremonies in Mexico, the US, and Canada FIFA World Cup, Football, USA, Canada, Mexico https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/luyew10ehl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-04/7b70b24b-8c1d-4a14-b94a-3cfdb9290325/Trump.JPG US president Donald Trump leads the daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House in Washingt on 4 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T03:54:49.239Z Iranian response to US truce proposal expected 'tonight,' Trump says Donald Trump, USA, Iran, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/sabdd9hdzi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/2lhvb8rb/Suvendu-Adhikari.avif BJP leader Suvendhu Adhikari https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/gy2jejna/Suvendu_Adhikari_Amit_Shah_1.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulates BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari after he is elected as the leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party and set to be the new CM of the state, in Kolkata on 8 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T03:40:56.261Z Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as first-ever BJP CM of West Bengal today West Bengal, Election, BJP, Government https://en.prothomalo.com/international/0esullf69k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-09/w06jdt70/image-385417-1778266242.jpg US President Donald Trump Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T03:15:21.649Z Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire Donald Trump, Russia Ukraine War, Ceasefire, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4upnaon7hm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/cjgdwwq5/Corruption.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T03:00:37.078Z Rooppur project: Tk 30,000 dressing table bought at Tk 550,000 Corruption, Rooppur atomic plant, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/al1nx0wh03 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-21/nx9kkuj9/Foreign-Ministry.jpg Foreign Ministry Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-09T03:00:11.391Z Finance Ministry objects to Foreign Ministry proposal to raise hotel allowances for ministers’ foreign trips Allowance, Foreign Trip, Foreign Ministry, Finance Ministry, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/zhl20lq825 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/oaff37v8/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-082gh2og2o00-2.avif A missile-shaped streak of light was seen moving rapidly southward over the Bay of Bengal in Cox’s Bazar this evening. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T17:03:44.217Z ‘Missile’-shaped flash of light seen in Cox’s Bazar sky Missile, Cox's Bazar, Bay of Bengal, Tourists spot, Bay of Bengal Conversation https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/t18v5ew14b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/mdld7m49/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-0835z5fvdjUS-Justice-Department.avif US Department of Justice logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T16:14:51.697Z Bangladesh-born US citizen sentenced to 15 yrs in New York for killing uncle in Munshiganj New York, Murder, Munshiganj, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4kg7p54v36 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/8z9aoa9u/Measles-Death-1.avif Fayaz Hasan Tajim with his father https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/hy7lcomp/Measles-Death-2.avif Fayaz Hasan Tajim at hospital https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/cintqupc/Measles-Death-3.avif Farzana Islam shared this photograph of her son via Messenger. In a phone conversation on Thursday, she described the photo as “my baby’s last smiling picture”. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T15:54:04.136Z Measles: Couple loses only child born after 11 years of marriage Measles, Death, Child care, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xacrmdh48w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/j5zqra9f/Ariful-Haque-Choudhury.jpg Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury participated in the general debate of the International Migration Review Forum held at the United Nations Headquarters on 7 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T15:14:34.382Z Bangladesh stresses stronger global cooperation to ensure migrants’ rights Expatriate, Expatriate Workers, Ariful Haque Choudhury https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/drxhk5f4nk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/ipor7j92/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-090s426tippoll-centre.avif Photo shows a CCTV camera Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T14:29:35.872Z 11,000 more CCTV cameras to be installed in Dhaka Dhaka, DMP, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9g1rtd2k4q https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/0tevkg3g/image-385326-1778244884.jpg Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Salahuddin Ahmed and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi signed a MoU on 7 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T14:24:13.908Z Bangladesh, Pakistan sign MoU to combat drug trafficking, narcotics abuse Bangladesh Pakistan Relations, Drug, Anti-drug campaign, Anti-narcotic drive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2cw3fd3jur https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/7k50f6uj/Mirza-Fakhrul.avif Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addresses as chief a discussion at the Rabindra Kachharibari in Patisar, Atrai Upazila, marking the 165th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore on 8 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T14:01:04.816Z Certain quarter wants to keep society unstable in various ways: Mirza Fakhrul Rabindranath Tagore, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Naogaon https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/uoxkc977e1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/sw65t21s/Mushfiqur-and-Liton-go-to-the-dressing-room-after-the-first-days-play.-1.avif Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das remain unbeaten at the end of the first day's play in the first Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur, Dhaka on 8 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/djk1jkdc/ShantoMominulRunningduring1sttestday13.avif Mominul Hoque and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto in action in the first Test match against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur, Dhaka on 8 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/rllet0qu/Mushfiqur-and-Liton-go-to-the-dressing-room-after-the-first-days-play.-3.avif Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das remain unbeaten at the end of the first day's play in the first Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur, Dhaka on 8 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/060wrzvi/Shanto-reacts-after-his-Century-During-1st-test-day18.avif Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hosain Shanto celebrates after scoring a century in the first Test match against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur, Dhaka on 8 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T13:31:17.062Z Shanto ton puts Bangladesh in firm control against Pakistan Bangladesh Cricket, Test Cricket, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/9ir07i2fp2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/wavbhqj8/Child-Rape.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T13:11:52.947Z 12-year-old rape victim becomes pregnant, case filed against elderly man after attempted settlement Child Rape, Rape, Dinajpur https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/xg4iq1k266 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/kt3jduiq/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-088dpw87gisylhetdh052920260508sylhet-pic-002.avif Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir speaks to journalists during a visit to the Baishtila area in Sylhet on 8 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T12:58:11.861Z Trade deals between 2 countries can’t be changed abruptly: Commerce Minister Trade, USA, Commerce Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/z69h1p8vrd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/8o5qvnvb/Satkhira.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/fi3s5che/13.-Kishorgonj-Sunset.jpg People in the haor region work in the fields at sunset. Photo taken from Boro Haor in Nikli, Kishoreganj on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/t65slw2s/14.-Dhaka-Masranga-Bird.jfif A kingfisher perches on a tree branch. Photo taken in Mirpur, Dhaka on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/tbeeethp/15.-Barishal-Egrycalture.jpg After several days of storms and rain, lentils harvested from the fields could not be dried. With sunshine finally returning, a man dries them on a yard. Photo taken from Taltoli in Charbaria, Barishal on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/24iqcpsr/16.-Barishal-River.jpg Grass has grown on a newly emerged sandbar in the Kirtankhola River. Right beside the sandbar, fishermen catch fish from their boat. Photo taken from Bhangarpar in Charbaria, Barishal on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/w7r87hhp/17.-Sirajgonj-Vat-Flower.jpg A Bhatful (glorybower) blooms in beauty by the roadside. Photo taken from Mugbelai in Kamarkhand, Sirajganj on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/0hkf9e91/18.-Pabna-Dhan.jpg As soon as the sun came out, farmers became busy threshing newly harvested paddy soaked in rain. While the grain is being cleaned after threshing, the leftover straw is being stacked on one side of the yard. Photo taken from Rahimpur in Gayeshpur, Pabna on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/mx4f58ts/19.-Pabna-Sky.jpg The summer sky seems to be filled with monsoon clouds, threatening heavy rain at any moment. Photo taken from Gachpara, Pabna on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/ayeh738h/20.-Faridpur-Boat-Color.jpg After repairs, workers repaint a cargo vessel used for transporting goods by river, on the banks of the Padma River. Photo taken from Paldangi in Dikrir Char, Faridpur on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/23ybh2th/21.-Bandarban-Farmer.jpg Two teenage girls of an ethnic minority community return home carrying harvested crops in bamboo baskets through a paddy field. Photo taken from Bagmara, Bandarban on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/hektmtx2/22.-Rangpur-Kuma-pal.JPG After drying earthen clay pots in the sun, women carry them into a kiln for firing. Photo taken from Palpara, Rangpur on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/gookxhbe/23.-Dhaka-Hoker.jfif To reduce footpath encroachment and traffic congestion in Dhaka, designated box-shaped spaces have been marked for hawkers in different zones of the Gulistan area under the government’s ‘Dhaka City Hawker Management Policy-2026’. Photo taken from Shaheed Abrar Fahad Avenue (Old Bangabandhu Avenue), Dhaka on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/c80huu75/24.-Dhaka-Flag-Worldcup.jfif The excitement of next month’s FIFA World Cup to be held in North America has reached Bangladesh as well. Buyers crowd shops to purchase flags of their favourite teams, while traders display flags of different countries. Photo taken from Gulistan, Dhaka on 7 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/elr9cznh/2026-05-08T102733Z678051353RC2W4LA8LOCSRTRMADP3WW2-ANNIVERSARY-UKRAINE.JPG A man passes by the bas-relief from the Soviet Union time at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine 8 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/84861isx/636931-01-02.jpg This US Navy handout photo released on 8 May, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Herby while the latter was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on 24 April, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/elp2wim6/636576-01-02.jpg A child sifts through rubbish at the Nuseirat camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on 7 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/8hw2erpw/636499-01-02.jpg A man walks on the dry riverbed of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad on 8 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/io2iclts/Kali-Temple.jpg This aerial photograph taken on 30 March 2026 shows the 16th century Shekhertek Kali Temple, an ancient Hindu architectural remains inside the Sundarbans in Bangladesh’s Khulna district https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/g0dbdqa8/Kali-Temple.jpg This photograph taken on 30 March 2026 shows the 16th century Shekhertek Kali Temple, an ancient Hindu architectural remains inside the Sundarbans in Bangladesh’s Khulna district https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/8o5qvnvb/Satkhira.jpg This photograph taken on 2 April 2026 shows fishermen hauling a large net along a river near the Sundarbans’ mangrove forest in Bangladesh’s Satkhira district https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/wull4qa9/Shanto.jpg Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (L) plays a shot as Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan watches during the first test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on 8 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/ctl6zeqj/BANGLADESH-DAILYLIFE.JPG Children walk near the bank of Padma River with pinwheel toys, in Munshiganj, Bangladesh, on 4 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/ak1496z4/Shanto.jpg Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on 8 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/1vudqdh5/BANGLADESH-ROHINGYA-CAPSIZE.JPG A drone view of Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on 17 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T12:37:35.267Z TOP SHOTS (8 MAY 2026) TOP SHOTS, Photo Story, Photography, Nature https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/w224fwq4f1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/q3wi8e36/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-087qfsjj4aZaffar-Abbas.avif Dawn editor Zaffar Abbas (centre) at the first session of the Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026 at a hotel in Dhaka on 8 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/gq5fxxrh/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-0857t4j9stZaffar-Abbas-Thumb.avif Dawn editor Zaffar Abbas is seen at a session of the Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026 at a hotel in Dhaka on 8 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T12:18:59.751Z Journalism will face an existential threat if media prioritise profit over investigation: Dawn editor Freedom of press, Journalism, Media, Pakistan, Conference https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/7uxn01tl24 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/2lhvb8rb/Suvendu-Adhikari.avif BJP leader Suvendhu Adhikari https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/bpmqmpsk/Suvendu-Adhikari-Amit-Shah-1.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulates BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari after he is elected as the leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party and set to be the new CM of the state, in Kolkata on 8 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/qv987s4h/Suvendu-Adhikari.avif BJP leader Suvendhu Adhikari https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/g6n2kymj/Suvendu-Adhikari-Amit-Shah-2.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah garlands BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari after he is elected as the leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party and set to be the new CM of the state, in Kolkata on 8 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T11:53:22.330Z Suvendu Adhikari to be first BJP Chief Minister in West Bengal, Amit Shah announces West Bengal, Election, BJP https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/1v1b0oxpry https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/8p50zh8j/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08z6wxs9cfWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-2.40.10-PM-1.avif Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto celebrates after scoring a century on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 8 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/lexj89jg/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08t7vfpha7WhatsAppImage20260508at44121PM1.avif Bangladesh’s Mominul Haque leaves on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 8 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T11:22:34.514Z Shanto hits century as Bangladesh reach 201-3 at tea Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Najmul Hossain Shanto https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k62a54tebm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/zu716dxh/Indian-naval-ship-IOS-Sagar.jpeg Indian naval ship IOS Sagar Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T10:48:37.387Z Indian naval ship arrives in Chattogram Bangladesh-India Relations, Chittagong Port, India, Diplomacy, India-Pakistan Tension https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/2gz6xekz8i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/0i58ltfa/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-07sdesthlnCapture.avif Representational image Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T10:39:48.897Z 148 armed extortionists active across city, concentrated at crime hotspots Crime, Arms, Extortion, Dhaka, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/9qoaclwxmq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-01/e60589da-ed4b-4703-a120-aa5f869b0a79/224145_01_02.jpg View of atmosphere during the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards Press Preview and Red Carpet Rollout at The Beverly Hilton on 4 January, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T09:50:00.013Z AI actors not eligible for Golden Globes, say organisers Golden Globes, Award, AI, Actor, Hollywood, Film https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-in-world-media/0ryudl8113 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/1jsj8ij5/630576-01-02.jpg Women comfort children diagnosed with measles inside a paediatric ward at the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Dhaka on 6 May, 2026. Bangladesh has recorded 311 child deaths since March in one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades, government data showed on 4 May. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/o2uqhb0c/630607-01-02.jpg A child diagnosed with measles receives treatment inside a paediatric ward at the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Dhaka on 6 May, 2026. Bangladesh has recorded 311 child deaths since March in one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades, government data showed on 4 May 4. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/mnzuqjx1/630710-01-02.jpg A general view of a 20-bed tent-based field hospital inside the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in Dhaka on 6 May, 2026 amid a surge in measles-inflicted cases among children. Bangladesh has recorded 311 child deaths since March in one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades, government data showed on 4 May. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T09:38:19.399Z Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak Measles, Children, Health Hazard, Death, Bangladesh, Health https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eoslek8fot https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-14/tpcw30yp/eastern-refinery.avif Eastern Refinery located in Patenga, Chattogram Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T07:47:52.039Z Oil refining resumes at Eastern Refinery, production to increase gradually Fuel Crisis, Diesel, Petrol https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/cxpgpe9c5x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2018/02/15/368f498116e130512a52060354e69007--Natir-Puja-.jpg Rabindranath Tagore in 'Natir Puja' Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T06:34:16.673Z Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary being observed Rabindranath Tagore, Birth anniversary, Poetry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/965uivwowj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/wu6oo7zl/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-089g68ed1gNahida-Sultana-Bristy.avif Nahida Sultana Bristy's body being boarded on the plane. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/zflkvos0/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-27qxzcwddgdoctoral-students-1.avif Zamil Ahamed Limon and Nahida Sultana Bristy. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T06:19:33.768Z Body of Bangladeshi student Bristy, brutally murdered in the US, on its way to Dhaka Bangladesh Students, USA, Murder, Dead body, Foreign Students https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rw1onm7agn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/e3fejq24/Info.avif Mahfuz Anam, editor of The Daily Star, speaks at the first session of the Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026 at a hotel in the capital on Friday morning. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T06:01:40.584Z Govts fall when independent media not allowed to flourish: Mahfuz Anam Media, Freedom of press, Mahfuz Anam, Conference https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/t8rusdps8s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/s5zi74vz/image-385212-1778214230.jpg Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Pakistan captain Shan Masood with the trophy. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T04:43:25.990Z 1st Test: Taskin returns as Bangladesh bat first against Pakistan Cricket, Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9rx6qlklay https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-03/ubnyu213/Tehran-explosion.webp Iran Red Crescent says 787 killed so far since war began Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T04:23:24.873Z US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce USA, Iran-Israel Ceasefire , Red Crescent https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/j4o06s6pt9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/j866s12k/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08hwsdlzfdinma.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/5zeqg8z5/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-08hwsdlzfdinma.avif International News Media Association’s ‘Global Media Awards 2026’ honoured Prothom Alo with one award and two honourable mentions. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T04:19:27.776Z Prothom Alo wins award, honourable mentions at INMA Global Media Awards 2026 Prothom Alo, Award, INMA, Media https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/7ta8wjyk22 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-04/1e48a78e-b7a8-4755-bbac-90bba54a9e57/Ponds_re_excavated_in_Barind_area.jpg Men and women workers re-excavate ponds in Barind area to use surface water and lessen pressure on underground water Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T03:41:24.520Z Water becomes a growing concern in Barind region Barind Tract, Rajshahi, Water, Irrigation, Surface Water https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/32gh6b9idd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-08/buuguxwy/Info.avif A decision regarding the Eid ul-Adha holidays was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting was held on Thursday night in the Cabinet Division conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T02:32:34.864Z 7-Day Eid-ul-Azha holiday from 25 May Eid ul-Adha, Holiday https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/5sisqbbnfw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-09/f6d16386-d207-4c5c-ac19-2c7a7b31a3ae/prothomalo_bangla_2023_08_04bb5cff_e915_4a20_aec4_4d4bffc63d55_Sylhet_Photo_3.webp A man arranges eggs at a store Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-08T02:12:17.483Z Egg prices rise by Tk 10, reaching Tk 140 per dozen Egg, Price Hike, Beef, Fish https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/y4gndyhodd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/1s32qu24/Pillow-rooppur.avif This pillow was bought at Tk 90,000 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T16:30:54.907Z Corruption at Rooppur: Pillows were bought for nearly Tk 90,000 Corruption, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/t5lz1woznm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-07/mggp1pa7/Tamim.avif BCB ad hoc committee president Tamim Iqbal speaks during a press conference on 7 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-07T16:24:25.880Z Corruption in BPL: One cricketer, three others suspended temporarily BPL, Corruption, BCB