https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2815y6f72g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/n7rzece4/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-04sjeaxtpb093607CHATTOGRAMDH039620210825CHITTAGONGBISSOWRAV5.avif LPG cylinder Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T11:11:40.816Z Price of 12kg LPG cylinder rises by Tk 212 LPG Cylinder, Gas Price, Price Hike, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/13hl1nl7pz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/u9hbjbi3/brac-image-59.jpg BRAC is providing direct support to strengthen livelihoods and improve productivity https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/xzqttzh6/brac-image-60.jpg BRAC is providing direct support to strengthen livelihoods and improve productivity Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T11:09:39.485Z BRAC announces Tk 530m self-funded initiative for agriculture and social welfare BRAC, Fund, Agriculture , Income https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/4p0ls1ebyc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/z91ez8cc/4.-Khagacori-Flower-Simul.jpg Krishnachura stands out vividly amidst the greenery. College Gate, Khagrachhari, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/pefcw390/1.-RangamatiBird.JPG A sunbird searches for nectar from kanchan flowers and insects as food. Hazaribagh, Rangamati, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/r8xcty55/2.-ManikgonjRiver.jpg A bamboo fence has been erected in the Kaliganga River to create a fish enclosure, disrupting river navigation. Balirtek, Manikganj, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/l0fy7mkh/3.-RangamatiBanana.JPG It takes five to six months for the banana flower to turn into fruit and then ripen. Shilchhari Muk, Rangamati, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/vrv8bd4i/4.-Khagacori-Flower-Simul.jpg Krishnachura stands out vividly amidst the greenery. College Gate, Khagrachhari, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/bfagi5wh/5.-KhulnaHorse.JPG A small pony roams down the roadside. Although this breed can work for long hours on minimal feed and suits rural life, it now faces neglect. Mostafa Mor, Khulna, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/zrsxv6qq/6.-KhulnaKor.JPG A driver transports a load of hay along the Khulna City Bypass Road. Although demand for hay remains throughout the year, it increases further before the monsoon season. Mostafa Mor, Khulna, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/ln9zfne8/7.-SylhetWomen-Worker.JPG In the morning, two female tea workers head to the garden to pluck leaves. Lakkatura, Sylhet, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/qsbmgwmt/8.-SylhetBanana.JPG As temperatures rise, the demand for bananas increases. A retailer arranges bananas purchased from the wholesale market for sale. Bandar Bazar, Sylhet, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/nes205wk/9.-KishorgonjDove.jpg Two geese swim in the river with their goslings. Baribari, Kishoreganj, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/3rexux2e/10.-KishorgonjPaddy.jpg A farmer busy parboiling paddy beside his field. Bakulia Haor, Kishoreganj, 19 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/ew2qh4s0/11.-SylhetLebour.JPG Driven by the need for livelihood, male and female labourers start their day early. Shahjalal Upashahar, Sylhet, 19 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T11:08:51.000Z TOP SHOTS (19 April 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/roundtable/x3przvs6s0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/jyvjpe9j/trafficking-and-roundtable.avif At the roundtable meeting (from left) Khan Md. Reza-un-Nabi, Arif Hossain Chowdhury, Md. Hafiz Ahmed, and Shariful Islam. Yesterday at an esteemed hotel in Sylhet, https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/0vbfbhu8/Roundtable-on-trafficking.avif Participants of the roundtable meeting titled ''Dream or Death Voyage? Our Responsibilities'', Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T10:33:56.072Z No going abroad by sea roundtable https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/jkvl47eq06 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/hhq34mvb/ImageEnglish.jpeg Toffee to livestream Bangladeshi matches Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T09:43:49.081Z Toffee to livestream 14 Bangladesh matches vs NZ, Pakistan & Australia Cricket, OTT, Entertainment https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/s0nj8vwh1l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/jbdh657i/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-18kfvrviynIMG-20260211-WA0033.avif Several corporate organisations in Bangladesh regularly offer opportunities for fresh graduates Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T09:42:02.161Z 11 organisations offer jobs to those without prior experience, salary exceeds Tk 50,000 Job, Salary, Leadership, Job Market https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/ougojxcchf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/l6stp9hx/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-19ol9ixur3WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-19-at-11.46.55-AM.avif Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh with their daughter Dua. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/wzd8797t/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-195y6w1xmndeepikapadukone1.avif Deepika Padukone share this image on Instagram. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/qsy32o50/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-19l5qcmvw0deepikapadukone2.avif Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh with their daughter Dua. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T09:23:54.753Z Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh announce second pregnancy Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Pregnancy, Bollywood https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/emprj1cv53 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/zcycdvyw/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17b1u98tjf062038KHULNADH063020260409KHULNA-PUKUR-2.JPG.avif One by one, the ponds of Khulna city have been filled. Those that remain are also in a precarious condition. Due to waste and water hyacinth, many ponds have turned into mosquito breeding grounds. Recently, in a pond at Pakistani Camp no. 3 in Khalishpur of the city, https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/5v8332hx/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17kf2znzxn062041KHULNADH063020260409KHULNAPUKUR10JPG.avif A large pond once stood on the site of the United Nations Shishu Park next to Royal Mor in Khulna city. It is now only a memory. The photograph was taken recently. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/meq7b1vn/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17t24unhfp062030KHULNADH063020260409KHULNA-PUKUR-6.JPG.avif The pond adjacent to the Bangladesh Television sub-centre in Khulna city has long remained abandoned. People used to bathe there in the past. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/bpeeh2t8/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-171v7xug12KHULNADH063020260409KHULNA-PUKUR-7.JPG.avif The pond behind Building no. 1 in the Housing Tin Tola area of Khulna city is filled with water hyacinth. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/t6lacy7n/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-172erq3e6aKHULNADH063020260409KHULNA-PUKUR-4.JPG.avif The water in some ponds in Khulna remains clean. People still bathe there, and fish are regularly farmed. Tarer Pukur in Khalishpur is one such example. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T09:08:07.779Z Khulna in crisis as water bodies disappear: temperatures up, water level down Khulna, Water Bodies, Water Logging, Heatwave, Climate Change Impact, Land Encroachment, Exclusive, Scorching heat, Khulna Tigers https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/bdrg0y5sr7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/ff52dop6/fertilizer.avif DAP Fertilizer Company in Chattogram Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T08:53:29.630Z DAP fertiliser plant shuts down due to ammonia shortage amid gas crisis Fuel Crisis, Fertilizer https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/50z9rk4nk3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/j6lw7hvr/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-19bd9cf1hxpp.avif Representational image Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T08:52:08.313Z Ride-sharing motorcycle fares rise, up by Tk 50 to 70 in some areas Ride sharing app, Motorbike, Fuel Crisis, Price Hike, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/f0rrkcg93h https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2014/02/25/530cb0996bb51-za---dogs-understan-telegraph.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T08:47:30.203Z Paws without protection: Why Bangladesh needs modern pet laws Animals, Opinion, Law https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/tfbiauae87 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-05-12/9ou40nkz/NCP-logo.avif Logo of National Citizen Party (NCP) https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/5upmvsxr/rafe-junaid.webp Ali Ahsan Junaid and Rafe Salman Rifat Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T07:36:20.758Z Several leaders to join NCP today from multiple parties, groups National Citizen Party - NCP, Politics, BNP https://en.prothomalo.com/international/xspwhhv5m3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/sp7dva8x/520305-01-02.jpg This handout photo released by US Central Command via their X account (@CENTCOM) on April 18, 2026 shows AH-64 Apaches flying above the Strait of Hormuz during a patrol on April 17, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T06:28:26.123Z Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered Iran-Israel Conflict, Iran-Israel Ceasefire , USA, Egypt, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/xiawulxzkz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/gk4q3z64/eu.avif Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T05:55:59.623Z Bangladesh–EU relations set to transition from development cooperation to political partnership European Union, Khalilur Rahman, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/h9wo6i2m6o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-01/1304872c-6ac8-4cd3-a2e6-c9512ac921f1/khasru.jpg Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T05:44:42.273Z No decision yet on loan tranche; further talks to follow Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, IMF, World Bank Projection, IMF Loan https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/music/k7mbkyvtss https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/o2b1hsjx/482920-01-02.jpg Colombian singer Karol G performs on the Coachella stage during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California on 12 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T05:31:51.015Z From Armin van Buuren to Mochakk, electronic music dominates Coachella Music, Festival, Musician, Rock Music https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/uh1h2iut30 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/7q0las2n/505456-01-02.jpg Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring a goal. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/rlmrylfq/520526-01-02.jpg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF runs with the ball during the MLS match between Colorado Rapids and Inter Miami CF at Empower Field At Mile High on 18 April, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T05:04:41.904Z Messi scores winner as Miami down Colorado on coach debut Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Football, Messaging apps https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/2txw4rm0td https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/h4w7ojds/MNI7KL573VG2TP2QWKKPAM3ASQ.jpg Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, 7 March 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T04:46:55.436Z Strait of Hormuz to stay closed until port blockade lifts, Iran says Strait of Hormuz, Israel-US attack on Iran, Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/g21tz62fma https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/h2h7f4a7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-10.50.40-PM.jpeg Aerial view of a part of Mohammadpur area Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T03:59:39.059Z Is Mohammadpur Dhaka’s ‘City of God’? Crime, City, Criminal Gang https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/xymto6ueay https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/12/20/6c59609eeda7da56c918872a2e510e59-PCB-logo.jpg Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T03:40:54.483Z Pakistan include four uncapped players for Bangladesh Tests Test Cricket, Pakistan, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/s12phdscbk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-19/0fo2p6kk/475824-01-02.jpg A woman waves Iran's national flag at the Revolution Square in Tehran on April 12, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T03:16:37.175Z Iran 'victorious' in war with US, speaker says Iran-Israel Conflict, USA, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/1op5hjka5f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-12/f96fd305-0afe-4f57-bafb-69e14b614e57/Oil.webp Oil Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T03:12:09.587Z Supply of octane, petrol, and diesel increasing today Fuel, Oil, Octane https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/8onn8zbc1t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-10/g1em4gq8/567574-01-02.jpg Scientific research has found climate change is causing heatwaves to become longer, more frequent and more intense. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-19T02:43:24.212Z Cooling Dhaka: Strategies for urban biodiversity and climate resilience in summer Climate Change, Temperature, Urban planning, Biodiversity https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/htrienv442 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-05-25/nuz5h112/prothomalo-bangla2025-05-25dcmbn7q8বাংলাদেশ-পেট্রলপাম্প-ও-ট্যাংকলরি-মালিক-ঐক্য-পরিষদের-ডাকা-অর্ধদিবস-কর্মবিরতিতে-পেট্রলপাম্প-বন্ধ।-নতুন-রাস্তা-খুলনা-২৫-মে.avif Petrol pump Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T17:02:09.315Z Fuel prices increased by Tk 15 to Tk 20 per litre Fuel Price, Fuel Crisis, Octane, Petrol, Diesel https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ix8u2r6p6k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/sglhrvop/OZ7ZZHSJQZJJJAWGBTNMNUTA5A.avif Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, 11 March, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T16:06:35.561Z Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait Strait of Hormuz, Attack, India https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ibwajacjot https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/zrm4vs9u/Mahdi-Amin.jpg Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin addressed a press conference at the PMO on Saturday afternoon on the government's performance in the last two months. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T15:28:32.793Z Govt embarks on 60 landmark initiatives in 2 months: spokesman BNP Government, Tarique Rahman Return, Economy, Family Card, Farmer Card https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/szc7pixnp2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-23/mb8ra3o5/prothomalo-bangla2025-05-07kuymmakk170.এসএসসি-পরীক্ষার্থী-ছবি-–সংগৃহীত.avif Question structure and marks have been changed in three subjects of the 2026 SSC exam. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T13:51:50.443Z SSC exam: Dhaka Board scraps 'silent expulsion' rule from policy Dhaka Board, SSC Exam, Silent Expulsion https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3ug3txv54i https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/hdboyqm4/debate.avif CPD's Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya and The debate competition Hasan Ahmed Chowdhury, Chairman of Debate for Democracy pose with debaters following a competition on 18 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T12:57:53.980Z Trade deal with the US undermines sovereignty of energy security: Debapriya Energy, Economy, Debate, Debate competition https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/oujha2a9zf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/dvl2ng4u/Parul.avif Murdered Parul Akhter https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/h4qnngo5/Quddus.avif Father Md Quddus Mia arrested for Parul Akter's murder. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/nj909vze/Quddus-at-murder-site.avif Investigation officers from PBI take Quddus Mia to the crime scene of Parul Akter’s murder. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T12:16:38.276Z Honour killing: A tale of murder that surpasses any movie Murder, Investigation, Police, PBI, Court, Arrest https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/b4vl872ytw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/qqenb851/fms.avif Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T11:48:17.529Z Bangladesh thanks Pakistan for its role in mediation in the Middle East Diplomacy, Iran-Israel Conflict, Bangladesh Pakistan Relations https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kotxr9cuyr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/qiixki55/DPPH.avif Public health experts and physicians affiliated with Doctors Platform for People’s Health (DPPH) organised a press conference titled “Child Deaths from Measles: What to Do in a Public Health Emergency” at Dhaka Reporters Unity auditorium in Segunbagicha on 18 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T10:47:53.084Z Measles: DPPH calls for declaring a ‘state of emergency’ Measles, Public Health, Emergency https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/yvk0lu0mtk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/pehl5iuh/Workshop-Group-Photo.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T10:08:26.676Z Scriptwriters gather in Dhaka for workshop to promote gender-sensitive storytelling city https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/afng4zpzf6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/0euf2bcb/Strait-of-Hormuz.avif Map of Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T09:53:48.376Z Oil prices settle down 9pc after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Oil, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/international/r6ca21xogw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-22/0ak278hg/Hormuz.avif The Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T09:36:26.711Z Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit Iran-Israel Conflict, Strait of Hormuz, International https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/f1jppuj3s3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-04/f38953d8-191a-4f1f-a791-9c7d3dead1e1/Kobori.jpg Kabori https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-04/f0a7a193-8456-4d66-aa63-5315185dfd75/Actress_Kabori_Sarwar.jpg Born Meena Pal, she was later known as Sarah Begum Kabori https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-04/d2dddab4-219a-4a64-bbe9-fcc9af6d7209/Kabrri___.jpg Kabori in Sutorang https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/dle4kg9u/kabori.avif Kabori and (inset) five actors of Bangladesh cinema's golden era https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/ffp49pw2/kabori.avif With Faruk In Sujan Sokhi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-06/0000daf7-f04f-4585-89f5-17f75cbaf90d/kabori_5.jpg During a special photoshoot Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T09:31:54.155Z Kabori: Little-known stories of the girl with the sweetest smile Sarah Begum Kabori, Cinema, Movie, Tribute https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/1kqvdt5p9w 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 2026-04-18T09:09:23.105Z HSC, equivalent exams begin 2 July HSC, Examination, Student https://en.prothomalo.com/international/w6mp9weknf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-12/ql3bwlkd/Islamabad-Talks.jpg A Pakistani Ranger walks past a billboard for the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 12 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T08:55:30.742Z Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks Israel-US attack on Iran, Pakistan, Peace https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/bojhho0pt7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/u7a7xf1t/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-16o6uvdtp51.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T08:36:18.639Z Govt to double scholarships in schools, colleges, universities, allocating Tk 3.68b Student Scholarship, Stipend, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/eobanmdosf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/jvdmvpd9/bnp.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T07:57:59.952Z What sort of government does BNP want to be? BNP Government, Reform, Democracy, Opinion https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/qox9i36kfq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/h3xid5l6/prothomalo-bangla2025-03-20n2a0w8jkdeath.avif Death Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T07:31:28.953Z Police officer dies of ‘gunshot from his own weapon’ in Khulna Police, Death, Gunfire, Khulna, Railway https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/1535oz7s82 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/qztoghl4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-12.31.13-PM.jpeg The Captain & Managers’ Meet, held at the FICCI Secretariat in Gulshan, marked the formal start of the tournament journey. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T07:25:52.804Z Axentec FICCI football tournament 2026 set to kick off on 24 April Football, Event, Sports https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/43a37ptx0t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/y4y432df/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17m5qbn9b1WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-12.15.04-AM.avif Bangladesh vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T05:26:16.862Z ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ fails to cross Strait of Hormuz again Strait of Hormuz, Ship, Bangladesh, Israel-US attack on Iran, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/gjg5ktguu4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/llaatgcc/prothomalo-bangla2023-08f41d3227-c5b7-4c7b-ae18-4ae926ca0480DanimJeansREuters.avif Denim jeans Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T05:01:21.004Z Bangladesh leads denim garment exports to EU, US markets Readymade garment industry, Export, Textile, EU, US https://en.prothomalo.com/international/2yh1vwjhoe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/nwonzyuj/RF1345191.webp Rohingya refugees disembark from a vessel in Ulee Madon, in Indonesia's North Aceh, in November 2023. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T04:12:57.562Z 2025 was deadliest year yet for maritime movements of Rohingya refugees: UNHCR Rohingya crisis, UNHCR, Refugee, Maritime Boundary https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/44x3l9iqiu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/tx0mq7mx/image-378914-1776452947.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the Hajj flights at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on 18 April, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T04:06:13.330Z Hajj flight starts, 78,000 Bangladeshis going this year Hajj, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/rqr7nnjn3f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/1qqegc10/WTFIDHYQ4JJCHKUVY5TVBYL2DY.jpg A man fishes as the Soho Square, a crude oil tanker sailing under the flag of Liberia, is at anchor in Galveston Bay as it makes its way to the Port of Houston, in Texas City, Texas, US on 18 March 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/qkmk9meg/JPM-Inventories.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T03:27:52.695Z How 50 days of Iran war led to loss of $50b worth of oil Iran-Israel Ceasefire , Oil Price, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/international/pk02qg7svk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-18/h4w7ojds/MNI7KL573VG2TP2QWKKPAM3ASQ.jpg Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, 7 March 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T02:35:17.625Z Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues Strait of Hormuz, Israel-US attack on Iran, Blockade https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kn9slg0amt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/9dvo95ws/1-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17wz6vqvp4oil-1.webp Motorcyclists wait for fuel at the Ramna filling station at Matsya Bhaban intersection in Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/2if3ao9r/2-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-1742vtbz2xoil-2.webp A long queue of vehicles waits for fuel at the Ramna filling station in Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/u78t24dm/3-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17f82n07noOil-Crisis-01.avif Spending hours in line for fuel, a man lies on his motorcycle and takes a nap while waiting in Asad Gate area of Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/vr30wrmc/4-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17rgkwr63xoil-3.webp A queue of vehicles waits for fuel at the Meghna Model Filling Station in Paribagh of Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/ogygcg19/5-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17hwfijz5ooil-4.webp Car driver Akhtar Hossain waits for fuel at the Meghna Model Filling Station in Paribagh in Dhaka on 17 April 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/3ld0zq0g/6-prothomalo-bangla2026-04-17izdm8zviOil-Crisis-02.jpeg A man drinks tea while waiting in line for fuel. Asad Gate area of Dhaka on 17 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T02:22:26.136Z Fuel crisis: 1,011 vehicles wait in queue for fuel at a single filling station in Dhaka Fuel Crisis, Car, Motorbike https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/k0ogx1vzr8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-04/c8a7ed4e-7ecd-4e49-a725-f26d184bb1b1/mr.webp Metro rail Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-18T02:21:14.890Z Metro rail: Govt to build second one, questions over cost Development projects, Japan, Metro Rail, JICA, Mega Project, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/1sw8tsl9d2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/qozc03r2/511578-01-02.jpg New Zealand's players celebrate their team's win at the end of the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on 17 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T15:59:10.929Z New Zealand beat Bangladesh in first ODI ODI, New Zealand, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/9wdxvcgjec https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/s5baneh8/Randhir-Jaiswal.avif India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T15:28:49.090Z ‘Request being examined’: India’s MEA spokesperson on Sheikh Hasina’s extradition Bangladesh-India Relations, Sheikh Hasina, Diplomacy, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9v8a3hsf89 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/a7drtooa/Mujibnagar-Day-1.avif Civil society representatives pay tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the Mujibnagar Memorial Complex on 17 APril 2026, marking the historic Mujibnagar Day. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/xsoi60l5/Mujibnagar-Day-2.avif Journalist and writer Abu Sayeed Khan talks to the media after paying tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the Mujibnagar Memorial Complex on 17 APril 2026, marking the historic Mujibnagar Day. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:58:16.570Z Civil society pays tribute at Mujibnagar, calls for proper observance of all days related to Liberation War Liberation War, Mujibnagar Government, Mujibnagar Day, Meherpur, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/1dk3hipgxe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/z562f7c1/BCB-CA.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:38:25.187Z Australia to tour Bangladesh for white-ball series in June BCB, Bangladesh Cricket, Australia, ODI, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/2r211na3m9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-03/sglhrvop/OZ7ZZHSJQZJJJAWGBTNMNUTA5A.avif Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, 11 March, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-09/1dlpm6wi/94d7faeb69979eb761b8f2102ff87c86.jpg Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the press during a visit to the shrine of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut's southern suburbs on 8 January, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:15:25.666Z Hormuz passage ‘completely open’ for rest of ceasefire: Iran FM Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/zq50emynt6 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-04/eu5fpgrp/5YWQOY6CIBKOJMVVGAYIYISHHQ.avif Smoke rises following explosions in Gaza City after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept some other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, as seen from central Gaza Strip 4 October, 2025. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:10:46.458Z Over 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025: UN Gaza, Israel, UN https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/noesu9chcx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/8sj1aqrj/Education-Minister-ANM-Milon-Dinajpur.avif Education Minister ANM Ehshanul Hoque Milon addresses an orientation programme for newly admitted students held at the Nur Hossain Hall ground of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur on 17 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T14:02:23.423Z Education minister vows ‘microscopic scrutiny’ over teacher recruitment Education Minister, Education, Higher Education, Public University, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/4kxf3ucwlc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/gzq10hlu/prothomalo-bangla2023-045140c04f-4308-4f85-9dc5-7618428da24f430a53bf30f55f198d9733759aa1fc1dUntitled2.avif Child murder Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T13:43:03.150Z ‘Stop the baby from crying, or I’ll kill it’: Infant allegedly smothered to death Dhaka, Children, Murder, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/tr3ndbz3cw https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/m981ywci/Charles-Harder.jpeg US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J Harder Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T13:24:29.278Z US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J Harder to visit Saturday Diplomacy, Education, USA https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eovo8tze1a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/q3vdoa8l/Shankar-minister-1.avif Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Health, visited Shankar Prasad at the hospital on 14 April https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/yzptuv44/Shankars-wife-neuroscience-hospital.avif Anxious Arpita Haldar at the Neuroscience Hospital in Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/o0l565s3/Shankar-family.avif Physician Shankar Halder and Arpita Halder with their children Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T13:21:57.237Z Accident exposes deprivation faced by govt physicians at upazilas Road accident, Physician, Health Services, Discrimination, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/hz3nyeg5cv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/k3qx90y4/prothomalo-bangla2021-07dc585f4f-f104-4f27-8360-c0d650d81f83mohammadpurthana-1.avif Mohammadpur police station in Dhaka Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:46:15.936Z Police pick up JAGPA spokesperson Rashed Prodhan’s PS Police, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Freedom of Expression https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/1tp2rx3xmu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/jvkdogbo/Basanti.avif Basanti Mukherjee https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/zvi0yr06/golok-Bihari.avif Golok Bihari https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/u56jv3nz/Tajuddin.avif Tajuddin Ahmad Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:39:20.436Z Tajuddin said, there will be friendship, but on the basis of equality Tajuddin Ahmad, Liberation War, 1971, India, Interview https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/p0xlixua8j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/cklnilse/prothomalo_bangla_2026_04_16_omxbbjbl_Capture.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/of37161n/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-16omxbbjblCapture.avif Deceased Asadul Haque. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-17T11:22:38.319Z Another murder within 3 days in city’s Mohammadpur Murder, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Teen gang, Drugs, Law and order