https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ejc836tpj8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/gmuy2m9l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-19.04.32.jpeg Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman held a meeting with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of Oman, today, Thursday in Muscat. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T15:33:45.469Z Bangladesh, Oman call for peaceful resolution of conflict in the Gulf Bangladesh, Oman, gulf, Conflict, Peace https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hqjkh07e6u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-29/cuco91ko/image-372414-1774766049.webp Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T15:03:45.249Z Army Chief returns home after Malaysia visit Army Chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, Malaysia, Visit https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/ub6gnsyk38 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/6qvohbte/546842-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman (2R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Henry Nicholls during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 23, 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/pj1jrfdx/546314-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto (L) and Litton Das run between the wickets during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 23, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/v28i12yk/548183-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's Nahid Rana (L) receives 'player of the series' award at the end of the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 23, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T14:52:33.003Z Shanto, Mustafizur star as Bangladesh down New Zealand to clinch ODI series Bangladesh Cricket, New Zealand https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/g7bho0h1ba https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/treh7ktv/picture.jpeg Panos Mytaros, global CEO of Bata Group, along with Faria Yasmin, managing director of Bata Bangladesh met with prime minister Tarique Rahman. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T13:55:15.197Z Bata Group global CEO meets Bangladesh prime minister in Dhaka Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, CEO, Corporate news, Brand https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/cxcdmausue https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/4v5qtzut/Aninda-Islam.avif State Minister for Power and Energy Anindya Islam Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T13:51:50.955Z 110MW of load-shedding to be carried out in Dhaka: State Minister tells Parliament Electricity, Power Sector, Load shedding, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/p0ekzjdjpx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/kdm6u6ut/prothomalo_bangla_2026_04_22_vgwhcfki_WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_22_at_5_12_09_PM.avif Kimiwa Saddat https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/mru91gvx/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-22vgwhcfkiWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-22-at-5.12.09-PM.avif Kimiwa Saddat https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/pve5zos8/Youngest-bank-MDs-in-Bangladesh.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/uy7nvg97/prothomalo-bangla2025-10-25or3u3o8hMahbubur-Rahman.avif Syed Mahbubur Rahman, who became MD of BRAC Bank in 2010 at the age of 48. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T13:07:38.075Z 45-year-old Saddat MD joins Community Bank as MD; earlier MDs were also in their 40s Banking Sector, Bangladesh Bank, Police https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/5ufg3uezzr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/fqku7cmm/PM-Tarique.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke during the JS session today Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T12:50:55.048Z Energy crisis: 10-member JS committee formed with ruling and opposition members 13th Parliament, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Opposition in Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/jwppxepc5j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/ncbqab6v/UMME-REHANA.avif Joint Secretary of the Power Division, Umme Rehana, addressed a press conference on 23 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T12:09:09.088Z Power shortage may reach 3,000 MW today: Power Division Power Sector, Fuel Crisis, Load shedding https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/ezbdctvon4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/3juldrm5/print-in-march.avif A seminar reviewing the economic situation for February and March was held on Tuesday at the Policy Research Institute’s (PRI) own office in Banani, the capital. Mahbubur Rahman, president of the International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICCB), attended the event as the chief guest. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T12:00:13.681Z Govt printed Tk 200b in March: PRI chief economist Bangladesh Bank, Economist, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/fgkyzx5s2e https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/3xftynjj/N65PDCFZFBOSBNMSCHCY474V44.jpg US forces patrol near the Iranian-flagged cargo ship M/V Touska after it was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, at a location given as the Arabian Sea, in this handout image released 20 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T11:21:21.014Z US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters: Sources Israel-US attack on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/0usxaivwyu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/34fci7jm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-4.26.32-PM.jpeg 19th edition of the Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2026 kicked off on 23 April, 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/o3r6wjkl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-4.26.33-PM-1.jpeg 19th edition of the Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2026 kicked off on 23 April, 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T11:19:51.524Z 19th Dhaka Auto Series 2026 kicks off, showcasing Bangladesh’s expanding automotive landscape Corporate news, Exhibition, Motorcycle, Transport, Transport Fare, Old Vehicle https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/2zbtusfjg7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/rvoteucw/prothomaloimportmedia20200307dc1f27c988ab392bdaf5f4d83460b113-5e633d6f71ea5.avif Asian Development Bank (ADB) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T11:19:01.722Z Political uncertainty has weakened GDP growth: ADB ADB, GDP, Finance, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rgfn0hrpwa https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/nylx1ecb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-16.45.19-1.jpeg Shama Obaed during a bilateral Shama Obaed Islam, State Minister for Foreign Affairs on Tuesday holds a meeting with Cheikh Niang, Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad of the Republic of Senegal, in Africa in Dakar. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/11q79xei/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-16.45.19-3.jpeg Shama Obaed during a bilateral Shama Obaed Islam, State Minister for Foreign Affairs on Tuesday holds a meeting with Cheikh Niang, Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad of the Republic of Senegal, in Africa in Dakar. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T10:40:45.447Z Bangladesh, Senegal agree to hold Foreign Office consultations soon Bangladesh, Senegal, Diplomacy, Foreign relation, Africa https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/j9zc6w5d0c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/wd65p35c/546613-01-02.jpg Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto (R) plays a shot as New Zealand's wicketkeeper captain Tom Latham watches during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 23, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T10:12:55.658Z Shanto ton as Bangladesh recover to post 265-8 against NZ New Zealand, Najmul Hossain Shanto, ODI https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/3lncyppj2u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/h11ndzm7/Monira-Sharmin.avif Monira Sharmin Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T10:02:07.319Z NCP’s Monira Sharmin’s nomination paper rejected at scrutiny NCP Candidate, Politics, Monira Sharmin https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/1ecn43xil4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/s9brldgp/Shawkat-Hossain-Masum.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T08:45:21.853Z Ongoing crisis: The economy now needs a ‘Plan B’ Fuel Crisis, Fuel Price, LNG, Middle East War, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3ei75q8316 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/vlwa3l1r/Doctoral-Students-Jamil-Limon-and-Nahida-S-Brishti.avif Doctoral Students Jamil Limon and Nahida S Brishti Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T07:57:03.687Z 2 Bangladeshi students missing in the US for a week Missing https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eal0sfls09 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/g7ep9lgs/Sheikh-Robiul-Alam.avif Road Transport, Rail and Water Transport Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam announces the revised bus fare at a briefing in the conference room of the Road Transport and Highways Division at the Secretariat on 23 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T07:50:42.523Z Bus fares rise by Tk 0.11 per km Public Transport, Bus Fare, Bus, Dhaka, Chattogram, Sheikh Rabiul Alam https://en.prothomalo.com/international/rdhw0mgfrb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-03/0xnfpoyy/YJ7NJC4KLFNDHIE22HJADFYDM4.avif An aerial view of the Iranian shores and the island of Qeshm in the strait of Hormuz, 10 December, 2023. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T07:44:42.844Z Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report Strait of Hormuz, USA, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/climate-change/je3b8vfkd8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/8wgqufaw/Press-Release-PhotoUNOPS.jpg Bangladesh is taking a significant step toward transforming its construction sector with the development of the Green Building Certification Framework (DESH) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T07:38:26.318Z Bangladesh advances national Green Building Certification Framework through HBRI and UNOPS Climate Change, Environment, Sustainable Development https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/vtjngmby3j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-11/lzu0rq26/১৯.jpg A fruit vendor arranging a variety of local and imported fruits for sale. Kandirpar, Cumilla, 11 November. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-05/067d962d-359f-4f16-a212-523b9a074d36/mangoes.jpg Surjapuri mango, a local mango variety. The picture was taken from Baliadangi in Thakurgaon. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/05/14/33c1c4fc6f1bf7d0a9d59b0169ef9bdf-03.jpg Summer delight lychee on the fruit market. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2014/04/02/533c14420adc3-images.jpeg Watermelon is a popular fruit in the hot summer Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T07:37:21.993Z Health risks and water contamination of fruits in Bangladesh: insights and solutions Pollution, Fruits, Agriculture , Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dsjy10hevo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/18k4i1v7/Iran-Embassy.avif Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has provided emergency medicines and medical supplies as humanitarian assistance for the people of Iran on 23 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T07:22:34.453Z Bangladesh sends medicines, medical supplies for people of Iran Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Diplomacy, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/international/b0634fgpst https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-06-17/n9sa9lmq/Trump.jpg US President Donald Trump arrives for a family photo during the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on 16 June 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T07:13:49.603Z Climate scrubbed from G7 meeting to appease US, host France says G7, USA, Climate Emergency, G-20 https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/95l210kshh https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/vp7hw8k3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-21vd41y0czUntitled-6.avif Hasnat Abdullah’s demand for vehicles during Tuesday’s parliamentary session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/mgh74la1/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-212s2cxccbUntitled-7.avif Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/0v0ynro4/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-10q72i0f56৩.avif Iftekharuzzaman, executive director TIB Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T07:10:44.601Z MPs receive Tk 70,000 monthly transport allowance so car demand raises questions Hasnat Abdullah, Transport, Allowance, Politics, Jamaat-e-Islami, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/0vcychzngx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/2kdrlkyf/Berhampore-India.jpg Voters queue up to cast their votes outside a polling station during the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections in Berhampore, Murshidabad district, on 23 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/yy2dlu7y/Chennai-India.jpg Voters wait outside after casting their vote outside a polling station during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections in Chennai on 23 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T06:20:20.841Z Voting underway in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu of India West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Politics, Mamata Banerjee, BJP, Trinamool Congress https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/robatdblxx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/cdxfau9b/Saif-Hassan.avif Bangladesh opener Saif Hassan returns pavilion in the 3rd ODI at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on 23 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/zio55gie/New-Zealand.avif New Zealand players celebrate a Bangladesh wicket in the 3rd ODI https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/ogdg0itg/Nahid-Rana.avif Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana inspects the pitch Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T05:55:48.679Z Bangladesh sent to bat first in series-decider against New Zealand Bangladesh Cricket, ODI, New Zealand https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/ry1w37jsns https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/4kxmim3i/prme.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke during the JS session on 22 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T05:13:31.586Z BNP ready to hold talks with opposition to safeguard country’s interest: PM BNP Government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, 13th Parliament, Politics, Jamaat-e-Islami https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kjw3cprfex https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/3cd1exsb/prothomalo-bangla2024-04b1ae72e5-0cc6-4163-b532-93301807e97cShazneen.avif Shazneen Tasnim Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T05:02:44.704Z 28th death anniversary of Shazneen observed today Death anniversary, Murder, Court https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/7zp5j4hg5o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/0l5pznry/US-trade-deal.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T04:56:03.102Z US trade agreement: Ominous signals for Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry Trade agreement, US, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patent, Medicine https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/m6bw05mnzd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/c4ie0b08/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-20jrgw4ralUntitled-1.avif Inflation Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T04:16:31.907Z Dual pressure from fuel cost and inflation: how to manage finances Fuel Price, Inflation, Finance, Economy https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/ajapndgbuo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/4m16tooy/Coaches-discuss-5-fast-bowlers-during-practice-1.avif Bangladesh coaches discuss with five fast bowlers during practice session at Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram on 22 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/4om67kzb/Nahid-Rana-watching-pitch-during-practice3.avif Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana watches pitch during practice session https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/aeflg2ib/Taskin-Nahid-Rana-watching-pitch-during-practice1.avif Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana watches pitch during practice session at Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram on 22 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T04:11:49.301Z Bangladesh again look to pacers in series-deciding match Nahid Rana, Bangladesh Cricket, New Zealand, ODI https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/om0x7vkfom https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-15/dprpw8n0/Ship.avif A ship near the Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T03:23:40.245Z Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Blockade, US, Ceasefire https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/a3d6xdgk01 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/7rxzznlf/Chattogram-Electricity.avif As the intensity of the heatwave has increased, so too has load-shedding. With no electricity, a woman is fanning her children with hand fans while leaving household work unfinished in the Firingi Bazaar area of Chattogram city. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/eq93kgzp/Load-Shedding-and-oil-crisis-Pabna.avif A child has fallen ill in the heat and has been brought to a hospital in Pabna. Yet there too there is load-shedding, leaving a hand fan as the only means of keeping the child cool. The photo is taken recently https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-23/hckse22l/Oil-Crisis.avif With fuel shortages reducing the use of diesel-powered shallow-engine vehicles, crops are being transported from the fields to homes by horse-drawn carts in Pabna Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T03:10:26.542Z Load-shedding rises alongside summer heat, rural areas suffer more Heatwave, Load shedding, Electricity, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hvdsdx596p https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-08-13/1hxy85m2/Road-Transport-Sector.avif Traffic jam and chaos on Dhaka roads Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-23T02:51:50.895Z Transport owners press for higher fares, citing ‘phantom costs’ Transport Fare, Bangladesh Road Transport Owner Association, BRTA, Fare, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9lyhb73mgx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/jjcnwb4f/Tarique-Rahman.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke during the JS session on 22 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T16:35:22.789Z Necessary steps taken to contain measles outbreak: PM Measles, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/snxyt5dgpd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/4kxmim3i/prme.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke during the JS session on 22 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T16:31:00.827Z Govt takes initiative to launch PayPal to boost employment: PM PayPal, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Jatiya Sangsad https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/q5qi5mnpw2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/zlcdakyr/special-assistants.avif Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Health, SM Ziauddin Haider, and Special Assistant for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Md Saimum Parvez Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T14:55:17.147Z 2 more special assistants appointed to the Prime Minister Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/muk5ez93e9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/fmltjsc5/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-22vqm8rwkv10-loadshedding-and-oil-crisis-pabna-22042026.webp Amid the scorching heat, women are seen using hand fans to cool off their children at the Pabna Sadar Hospital on 22 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T14:05:13.142Z One unit of Adani power plant closed, load shedding increases Gautam Adani, Power Plant, Load shedding https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/8tnksh1bxx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-08-18/fy9634sm/5.%20Even%20after%208%20years,%20justice%20has%20not%20been%20served%20to%20Tonu.jpg Sohagi Jahan Tonu. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T13:49:31.920Z Tonu Murder Case: Former army member arrested after 10 years Army, Murder, PBI https://en.prothomalo.com/international/utcsql57cp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0euf2bcb/Strait-of-Hormuz.avif Map of Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T13:18:19.442Z Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two: monitors, Guards Strait of Hormuz, Iran-Israel Conflict https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/u04mhs8qlj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/sde8r96e/Govt-logo-1.jpg Government logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T13:14:43.292Z Govt to distribute jute bags, school uniforms among students Government, Jute, School, Primary education, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/ip99qhozky https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/e86ytc9k/Rubel.avif Rubel Hossain https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2016/08/01/7cbee323c6c7e27842e3c326ec40ff45-Rubel.jpg Rubel Hossain https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-20/eglo85cw/rubel-farewell.avif Pacer Rubel Hossain has been given farewell as he retires from international cricket on 15 April https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2017/01/21/01d2aef5fdddf0413e8dceed1eadd813-NZ.jpg Bangladesh’s Rubel Hossain bowls to New Zealand's Tom Latham at Hagley Park Oval in Christchurch https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2015/03/19/defc9695b97fd48ea14c5434aa1ad163-Rubel.jpg Bangladesh bowler Rubel Hossain (2nd L) gives Indian batsman Virat Kohli (R) a send-off after dismissing him cheaply during their 2015 Cricket World Cup quarter-final match in Melbourne on March 19, 2015 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2016/06/28/5a4610c194405aa0934efb7e9c59628c-BD-ENG.jpg Banglandesh paceman Rubel Hossain (C) celebrates with teammates after dismissing England's batsman Eoin Morgan (not pictured) during the 2015 Cricket World Cup Pool A match between Bangladesh and England at the Adelaide Oval on March 9, 2015. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T12:42:33.999Z 'There are many things that would spark controversy if I disclosed them' Bangladesh Cricket, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/50tv94twd0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/2nk7aoup/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-21nj3i0kla1-online-harrasement-21042026.avif This 43-second video of two people in the park has been viewed more than 3.7 million times so far. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/kukn0505/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-22b09mdihe2onlineharrasement21042026.avif Women sitting in a restaurant were secretly videotaped https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/jrexiyxp/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-22sw6smbri3onlineharrasement242026.avif This video crossed 10 million views https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/di04xp2h/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-22hh3uisms4onlineharrasement21042026.avif Numerous photos and videos taken without consent are now becoming a source of online views and income. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T11:52:18.174Z Women's privacy violated in the race for views as unprepared moments treated as 'content' Viral Video, Cyber Security Act, Facebook, Women, Crime, Viral https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/cyb54ep9vm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-09/poa5xw6p/prothomalo-bangla2025-06-2602akqdw7HSC-Exam.avif Students taking the HSC examination at Azimpur Government Girls School and College centre in Dhaka on 26 June 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T10:39:59.793Z HSC routine published, exam on 2 July HSC Routine, HSC, Examination, Written Exam https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a0e9p0onhw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2015/01/01/a07deae63af0e14f281c3a618e5c5a47-Govt-Logo.jpg Govt Logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T10:17:45.724Z Farida Khanam made DC of Dhaka DC, Public Administration, Home Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/kfdb59e833 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/p5hdluom/Awami-League-leader-Abu-Nasser.avif Awami League leader Abu Nasser shot dead in South Africa Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T09:17:42.316Z AL leader killed in South Africa: Bulletproof glass, bodyguards couldn’t save him Noakhali, Murder, South Africa, Expatriate, Awami League https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/xzi99oj6ak https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/l99wut0a/Shaun-Tait.avif Bangladesh team's fast bowling coach Shaun Tait https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/3fujnuzk/Nahid-Rana-reacts-after-he-taking-5th-Wickets-during-2nd-odi-.avif Nahid Rana reacts after taking 5th Wicket during the second ODI https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/o6uw4f0i/Practice-Session-at-Chattogram.avif Bangladesh team during practice session at Chattogram Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T09:00:30.432Z No new weapons for now, Tait advises Nahid simply to ‘keep bowling fast’ Nahid Rana, Bangladesh Cricket, New Zealand https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4uwflc5wd2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/1puwa14k/Chatra-Shakti-protest-demanding-nasim-release-du.avif Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, a student organisation aligned with the National Citizen Party, held a protest rally at Dhaka University on 21 April 2026 demanding the release of AM Hasan Nasim. Later that afternoon, he was granted bail. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/vd8o72eq/Grafiti.avif A grafiti painted on the wall during the July Mass Uprising demonstrates that the pen is mightier than sword https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/rqfo4tcp/Protest.avif After being detained on 7 March over playing a speech by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, police later showed Sheikh Tasnim Afroze Imi, former vice-president of Dhaka University’s Shamsunnahar Hall Union, as arrested under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T08:39:07.642Z Concern resurfaces over arrests linked to social media posts Freedom of Expression, Social Media, BNP Government, Politics, Digital Security Act, Arrest, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/8smgtfcxsa https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/w4yvppev/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-183su3t2enWhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-8.48.58-PM.avif A mass procession was held in Dhaka on 18 April for the implementation of the referendum verdict https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/6na5dnz8/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-093p1677uvParwar-Jamat-01.avif Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar at the inauguration of the leaflet distribution and mass outreach program in Shahbagh, Dhaka on 9 April https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/9zzvpb2t/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-12xtuk129i1.avif An 11-party alliance protest in Panchagarh on 12 April demanding implementation of the referendum verdict Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T07:57:21.050Z 11 parties, including Jamaat, aim to start a major movement Referendum, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party - NCP, Protest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xhelwfkjjz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-28/yyvveh20/prothomalo-bangla2025-10-26kjjs56s7WhatsAppImage20251017at80301PM1.avif Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus with leaders of different political parties at the signing ceremony of the July National Charter at South Plaza of National Parliament on 17 October 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T06:04:09.511Z Tension over the upper chamber, referendum, and July Charter National Consensus Commission, State Reform, 13th Parliament, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/uhrmt80ul4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/644sf9te/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-11auc3yw6hUntitled-1.avif A joint investigative report published on 10 March by Prothom Alo and Netra News Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T04:39:17.911Z Audio of prosecutor demanding Tk 10m is ‘genuine’: Fact-finding committee Court, Crime, Bribe, International Crimes Tribunal https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/huaewlrzlw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/z9x48ue5/Load-shedding-in-villages.avif For several years, routine load-shedding has occurred during the summer season. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/en20m76g/Electricity.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T04:29:36.080Z Load-shedding effectively means reduced electricity supply in rural areas, entrenching power-discrimination Electricity, Power Sector, DPDC, DESCO, Dhaka, village people, Irrigation, Exclusive, Policy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/1rnq4fdpm1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/4chcpjql/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-21nnocw8vsUntitled-12.avif State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam made announcement in the National Parliament on 21 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T03:57:26.162Z MPs to get rooms to sit at Upazila Parishads MP, Upazila parishad, 13th Parliament, BNP Government, Jamaat-e-Islami https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/evcmpx2moy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/xs58pu3q/Finance-Minister-amir-khasru-parliament.avif Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury replies to a question in Parliament on 21 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/pom6v4dj/NCP-Leader-hasnat-parliament.avif NCP lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah asks question to Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury in Parliament on 21 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T03:17:35.176Z ‘No scope for compromise with S Alam Group’: Finance Minister in response to Hasnat’s query Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Finance Minister, 13th Parliament, Hasnat Abdullah, Rumeen Farhana, S Alam Group, Loan Default, Bank Merger, Debt, Foreign Loan, loan https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ekbagrvcnb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-22/deaewkr1/Donald-Trump.jpg US President Donald Trump speaks during the NCAA Collegiate National Champions Day event at the White House in Washington, DC, on 21 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T02:35:58.176Z Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate Donald Trump, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Ceasefire, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/iq4pypdyen https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-21/xxlffac2/Masukart21042024.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-22T02:09:27.508Z Banking sector reform: Benefits of bank mergers and our reluctance Bank Merger, Reform https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mc8vxzxyrd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-22/0ak278hg/Hormuz.avif The Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-21T16:23:39.309Z Iran says it will facilitate safe passage for Bangladeshi vessels through Strait of Hormuz Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/science-technology/it/qz3ull8sze https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-21/6heu8904/531785-01-02.jpg This handout released and taken on 10 November 2020 by Apple inc. shows Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering John Ternus unveiling M1, the first chip designed specifically for the Mac during a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-21T16:08:24.025Z Apple taps hardware veteran John Ternus as CEO to succeed Tim Cook in AI age Apple, Artificial intelligence, AI https://en.prothomalo.com/international/ca1iifz75x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-07/0f74a91e-3d9d-499c-8eb1-0f879dc7f8ce/prothomalo_bangla_2023_07_d32c9f15_499b_4e74_8b82_9caa599ab271_Migrant_deaths.webp At least 559 people - including 22 children - died in 2022 in attempts to reach the Canary Islands, according to data from the UN's International Organisation for Migration. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-21T15:58:08.006Z 7,900 people died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025: UN Death, Disappearance, Migration, Migrant Tragedies