https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/j559uh874u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/vnb4pb07/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-069dslwsvaplan-to-end-hostilities.avif Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and ‌reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T08:41:12.868Z Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says Iran, USA, Ceasefire, Middle East War, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/o7lstcjrfl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/4to05twu/eee2b890501097P9mr.jpg Due to the fuel crisis, fishermen are unable to go to sea regularly for fishing. Most of the time, they are spending idle hours along the sea and riverbanks. The photo was taken in the Firingibazar area of Chattogram city on 3 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T08:22:48.166Z Fish catch declines by at least 10pc Fish, Food safety, Fishermen, Bay of Bengal, Fuel Crisis, Middle East War, Middle East https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ylr6ttq6hm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/br74tsor/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-06ximqg0jfpm.avif Indian high commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma called on prime minister Tarique Rahman at a meeting held at the prime minister's cabinet division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on 6 April 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T08:19:14.625Z Indian high commissioner calls on PM Tarique Rahman Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Indian High Commissioner, Bangladesh-India Relations, Tarique Rahman Return https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wsl567kcoq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/tuqal3z9/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-273iesdke6Screenshot-2026-03-27-093554.avif Dead body Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T08:16:49.155Z Expatriate killed in Saudi Arabia missile strike, body arrives Bangladesh Missile Attack, Death, Expatriate, Saudi Arabia https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rxo4fi7bdm https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/tp0plb2t/Info.avif Large pits are forming due to stone extraction from Shah Arefin Tila in Companyganj Upazila, Sylhet. Photo taken on 24 March . https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/qx7uxxbo/Info.avif Once breathtaking Shah Arefin Tila now has been stripped bare https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/55nzof5e/Info.avif The landscape of Shah Arefin Tila in Companyganj Upazila, Sylhet, has been drastically altered due to stone extraction. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T08:05:04.658Z Once lush green hillock now stripped bare Sylhet, Sada Pathor, Police, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/duejckxr49 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/7s5w29at/Petrol-pumpp.avif Petrol pump https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/4yt7739d/pet.avif Petrol pump Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T07:58:47.007Z Petrol is produced locally—so why is there a shortage? Fuel Crisis, Petrol, Octane https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/f1e8uc262n https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-13/goz6biyr/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-13twydwxkxUntitled-1.avif Parliament session Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T07:10:56.826Z No consensus in parliament on how to implement July charter 13th Parliament, Reform, BNP, Jamaat https://en.prothomalo.com/business/global/tprtapoed2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/bar7w3yh/4AB747E7ANJRDIQP52YHWCANWM.avif A cargo ship 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 2026-04-06T05:20:35.951Z Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply Oil, Fuel, Price Hike, Crisis, Middle East War, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/whbopy42ha https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-11/5d4eb331-8e47-4c17-ab14-b4df025e04e4/1.webp Aminul Haque Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T05:09:26.014Z Bangladesh to inform ICC on BCB poll probe: Aminul Cricket, ICC, BCB https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/health/qwqjxisfo1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/gfrzqt42/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05gs0ig3w5Thumb.avif Many people think of measles and rubella as the same thing, but there are some fundamental differences between them. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T05:01:22.039Z How is measles and rubella different? Symptoms and prevention of rubella Measles, Disease, Treatment, Vaccine https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/413v2t0vod https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-21/9tskdglt/prothomalo-bangla2025-06-309c1zl63eab4f5f70-0483-436e-a9f9-5db2042e3063.avif Salehuddin Ahmed Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T04:56:17.717Z The cost of avoiding reform will be high: Salehuddin Ahmed Tax reform, Reform, Structural reform https://en.prothomalo.com/business/mxqez6a1qp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/8gt1l7b5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-06-at-10.50.01-AM.jpeg Prothom Alo illustration Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T04:55:44.954Z Govt backtracks on revenue sector reform too Reform, Revenue, Structural reform, 13th Parliament, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/9tc13pjl4g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/oqxigrql/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-30brdkxp2aWhatsApp-Image-2026-03-30-at-10.10.54-PM.avif Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T04:43:50.312Z Actor's death triggers massive strike in West Bengal entertainment industry Strike, Actor, Film director, West Bengal, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/iwxakmln9f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-02/pvpd26nw/CSQJXQI5ONPCHJ2MNYVSMDCSWA.avif President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, 1 April, 2026, in Washington. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T04:21:18.648Z Trump vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut, says a deal is possible Donald Trump, Middle East War, Iran, Strait of Hormuz https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/byp4clnpq2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/ww3709qf/404039-01-02.jpg Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026. Israeli firefighters were searching for three missing people in the rubble of a residential building in the northern city of Haifa after it was struck by an Iranian missile April 5. The direct hit on a seven-storey building tore through parts of the structure, injuring four people, the military and rescue services said. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T03:57:44.767Z Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning Israel-US attack on Iran, Iran, USA, Missile Attack https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/wcv3jssgxo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/b6rb5vya/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-19.38.31.jpeg Even after 7pm, shops can still be seen open in various parts of the capital, including the Bijoynagar area. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/u1m8t2rx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-19.40.02.jpeg Even after 7pm, shops can still be seen open in various parts of the capital, including the Bijoynagar area. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T03:54:06.756Z Evening shop closures slash sales by half local https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/iv037l6kzc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-06/4wtff75z/prothomalo-bangla2026-02-26kjbzkr61Untitled-7.avif Foreign minister Khalilur Rahman. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T03:28:37.709Z A visit to create space for a forward-looking relationship Bangladesh-India Relations, Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, Minister of External Affairs of India https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/i3fhlnh8ri https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/8om6y0et/Measles-Vaccine.jpeg Children are being vaccinated under the special measles immunisation campaign at Government Primary School No. 2, Poddarpara, Srinagar, Munshiganj on 5 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T02:37:47.101Z Measles situation: Barguna sees 18pc of total deaths, gaps in vaccination programme arrangements Measles, Vaccine , Immunisation, Expanded Programme on Immunisation, Exclusive, Barguna https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/yvpjrbpvns https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/bq7phvpt/Pic-A.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-06T02:37:30.544Z How deep was the interim govt's 'deep state' Interim Government, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/zxsi85427c https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/b7pp1m50/Speaker-Hafiz-Uddin-Ahmad.avif Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T16:56:29.152Z Microphone malfunction forces 20-minute suspension of parliamentary session, Speaker terms ‘disgraceful’ BNP Government, Jatiya Sangsad, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bo1jvryv9x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/gv78oqe1/Mahdi-Amin-Saleh-Shibly.jpg Mahdi Amin (L) and AAM Saleh Shibly Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T16:52:31.780Z Mahdi Amin, Saleh Shibly made PMO spokespersons BNP Government, Mahdi Amin, PMO, Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mtqm78jdvs https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-31/vrcenwrm/LDC-1.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T15:33:29.731Z Bangladesh’s preparations for LDC graduation weak: UN report LDC Graduation, LDC graduation postponement, LDC, BNP Government, Government, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/rcau4aeio7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/epsrkvg9/Donald-Trump.jpg US President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking during a televised address on the conflict in the Middle East from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on 1 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T14:45:49.913Z Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, Trump in expletive-laden social media post Donald Trump, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/parliament/nevt3lxj8b https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/5yx2gcw8/Jatiya-Sangsad.avif Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T14:20:50.973Z Bill passed in Parliament setting entry age for govt jobs at 32 Govt. jobs, BCS, Law, Jatiya Sangsad, BNP Government, Government https://en.prothomalo.com/video/vi6bzhoh7g https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/2wh2qc09/Power-Outage.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T14:17:32.756Z Country now under strain of load shedding Load shedding, Electricity, Fuel Crisis, Energy, Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7g2rib0aya https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-02/3dbf5d04-7639-4d93-8422-e2613fcf7362/Bangladesh_Government_Logo.png Bangladesh Government logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T14:02:37.851Z Govt employees: New pay structure recommendations will be reviewed Government Employees, Pay Scale https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/xs9denol94 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/fjc3get4/Defaulted-loan-from-6-bank.avif Defaulted loan Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T12:56:56.665Z Loans of top 120 defaulters amount to over Tk 1000b, only Tk 4.69b recovered Loan Default, State-Owned Bank, Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/hccfhluj38 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/ek64a38c/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-19r5oujkswWEB-Recovered.avif The films released for Eid are “Bonolota Express,” “Domm,” “Prince,” “Rakkhosh,” and “Pressure Cooker.” https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/zpjfz62x/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-04zb2o4omn৩৩৩.avif The first look of the film “Bonolota Express” features Mosharraf Karim and Shariful Razz. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/ukazrwi2/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-08qbve0eczDomm-First-Look-8.avif The first look of the film “Domm” features Afran Nisho. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/t75p8y2s/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-13a4h9yowt4c4fd7ac-2eec-43c5-8716-6bc449eb7819-1.avif Sushmita and Siam on the poster of the film 'Rakkhosh'. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/49mbtuuq/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-29gcvyoz8965034559244789184957284535286675390739191315n-1.avif Poster of the film 'Pressure Cooker'. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T11:43:42.552Z Strong turnout in third week, concern over suspension of evening show Film, Cinema, Dhallywood, Eid ul-Fitr https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/w83w8h05ve https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/hqm5prjy/Photo-38th-Anniversary-of-Sheltech.jpg.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T11:40:43.947Z 38th anniversary of Sheltech: Continuing the legacy of building dreams Corporate news, company, Anniversary, Real Estate https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/egemwx30cf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/5t3bfcyo/RAB.avif RAB Director General Ahsan Habib Palash speaks at a meeting to exchange views at the RAB Media Centre in Karwan Bazar in Dhaka on 5 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T11:18:17.262Z Govt can take any decision regarding RAB, we will continue our work: DG RAB, BNP Government, Law and order https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/nxdjfq43ef https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/ds0znka2/Photo-2.png Shajgoj featuring exciting offers in Pohela Boishakh Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T11:10:19.524Z Celebrate Pohela Boishakh in style with up to 72pc off at Shajgoj! Pohela Boishakh, Online shopping, Festival, Beauty Sector https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/g1ldrxi6l4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/jan17nx5/2.RainStudent.JPG It has been raining daily in Sylhet. A father takes his child to school, carrying an umbrella in the rain. Shibganj, Sylhet, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/gsys2jh0/1.-Fish-RiverKhulana.JPG Fishermen stand in a canal with nets, catching fish beside lush green paddy fields. Kismot Phultala, Batiaghata, Khulna, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/956dv9qj/3.FoxPaddy-land.jpg A fox peeks out from a Boro paddy field. Asekpukur, Shahjahanpur, Bogura, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/sgk7pux7/6.LauEnralture.JPG A hill woman gathers gourds from her field and piles them in a corner of her home. Wholesalers arriving from the city later purchase the produce from there. Bottoli Wagga, Kaptai, Rangamati, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/9wj1s0i8/7.Zoomland.JPG Sowing has begun in the jhum fields. A husband and wife plant banana saplings on cleared land; the husband digs the holes while the wife waits with the saplings. Rangamati, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/3k8i46pg/8.Kokilbird.jpg A cuckoo sits on the top branch of a tree, singing melodiously. Asekpukur, Shahjahanpur, Bogura, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/8g7laj25/2.RainStudent.JPG It has been raining daily in Sylhet. A father takes his child to school, carrying an umbrella in the rain. Shibganj, Sylhet, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/cf2yozt7/9.-pineapplefaridpur.jpg Traders collect pineapples from Sylhet and store them for sale. Goalchamot, Faridpur, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/8vhcq1vf/10.OrionFaridpur.jpg Farmers bring harvested onions home. Sitting in the shade of trees in front of the house, a woman prepares bamboo trays for the onions with her daughter beside her. Brahman Kanda, Faridpur, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/h3e1uek4/11.FariRangamati.JPG At Chandraghona ferry terminal in Kaptai upazila, Rangamati, only one ferry operates for transporting vehicles. Kaptai, Rangamati, 5 April. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/qio1xu7q/12.BangiFrute.jpg A vendor loads melons (bangi) onto an auto-van and sells them while travelling. Tarash, Sirajganj, 5 April. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T11:06:39.950Z TOP SHOTS (5 April 2026) TOP SHOTS, Nature, Photography https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/fp26so5oni https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/a74c3nal/US-ambassador-calls-on-Tarique-Rahman.jpg US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Sunday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T11:00:02.313Z US ambassador calls on PM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Ambassador, US https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ji02x3enoy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/aofsl52j/Healthminister.avif Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain addresses the inauguration of measles-rubella vaccination programme at the Nawabganj Upazila Health Complex premises in Dhaka on 5 April 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T10:31:04.583Z Previous govt neglected measles–rubella vaccination programme: Health Minister Vaccine , Health Ministry, Measles, Immunisation https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/coeayxqb2a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/com77bq3/Shopping-mall.avif The government has decided to close all types of shops, including shopping malls, by 7PM. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T10:19:08.217Z State Minister for Energy announces time for shops and malls Shopping Malls, Fuel Crisis, Fuel https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/ox9df6jpcn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/6cmpngxo/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-243kgey7k65.avif ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T10:16:35.436Z Decision on educational institutions to be taken at next cabinet meeting, says education minister Education, Online Education, Education Ministry, Cabinet, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/htshh8ka8o https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/qroevw7k/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05wl9cpixrblocade-1.avif Garment workers from Nassa Group blocked the road at the Tejgaon Link Road intersection in the Mohakhali and Nabisco areas of the capital at around 10:00 am on 5 April 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/vesifedo/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-05jdolrhkpblocade2.avif Garment workers from Nassa Group blocked the road at the Tejgaon Link Road intersection in the Mohakhali and Nabisco areas of the capital at around 10:00 am on 5 April, 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T08:50:58.252Z Traffic congestion on Tejgaon link road due to garment workers’ blockade Traffic, Garment, Worker, Blockade https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/imkso60y4x https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2019/09/17/4c8edd1d0c80289fd36179c29260f2af-UN-SDG.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/m1w3uy6n/chart-1.png https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/2pzyfb6h/chart-2.png https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/vfq3azcv/chart.png Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T08:45:58.622Z Can Bangladesh attain Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? SDG, Development, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/mi2lyadokn https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-12/d2p22r6o/Aminul-Islam-Bulbul-9.avif BCB president Aminul Islam Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T08:26:06.038Z BCB president speaks out as directors resign one after another Cricket, BCB, Aminul Islam Bulbul https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/yhpviesz6a https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/liruekup/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-292ql4b8saMymensinghDH169420260129IMG-20260129-WA0050.avif Deputy jailer Imtiaz Zakaria was temporarily suspended following the release of three prisoners from this Mymensingh jail without a bail order. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/13qlpydz/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-048f65g2pvorderforimtiaz.avif Order issued for the reinstatement of deputy jailer Imtiaz Zakaria. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/a6sf5b7a/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-04ei2olw7vorderformonirul.avif Order issued for the reinstatement of deputy jailer Monirul Hasan. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T08:02:26.764Z Officials reinstated before probes concluded Prison, Official, Suspended, Investigation https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/70rd3co2bc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-11-14/jf2zqnjr/photo-12.avif The National Consensus Commission held meetings with political party leaders regarding reform proposals in various sectors for nearly eight months. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T08:00:16.700Z BNP’s stance on reforms: Some critical, some pending Reform, Reform Commission, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/x9uyttpa5l https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/oy4nqxou/Info.avif Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T07:57:00.039Z BNP govt also retaining power to dismiss elected representatives "at will" BNP Government, LGRD and Co-operatives Ministry, Upazila parishad https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a0iadv8pey https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/f2j1ugqz/prothomalo-bangla2025-04-15tj3murpfpohelaboishakh-2025-1.avif Last year, the New Year procession titled ‘Borshoboron Anondo Shobhajatra’ set out from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka, after the name was changed from ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’. This year, the name is being changed again. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T07:43:24.881Z Not ‘Mangal’ or ‘Anondo’, ‘Baishakhi Shobhajatra’ is the new name Pohela Boishakh, Mangal Shobhajatra, New Year https://en.prothomalo.com/international/oylh45zx2w https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-01-23/q3sig0do/USA-TRUMP-PARDONS.JPG Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T07:00:59.870Z Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal Israel-US attack on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Strike, Iran, Donald Trump, Threat, Rescue https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/d2t5k4x6ab https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/wvi93oor/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-30f347qwrlCapture.avif A child with measles undergoing treatment at the hospital. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T05:01:35.856Z Highest measles deaths in two decades, death rate also higher WHO, Measles, Death https://en.prothomalo.com/international/americas/lync9ba5eu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/9yovpq0r/423763-01-02.jpg In this US Air Force handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs, a US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft flies over the US Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury on 9 March, 2026. Tehran said on 3 April that it had shot down an F-15 warplane and US media reported United States special forces had rescued one of its two crew members, with the other still missing. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T04:50:34.510Z Second crew member from downed US fighter jet 'SAFE and SOUND': Trump USA, Plane crash, Middle East War, Iran, Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/ku0xw2n6x1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/2zf2602m/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-04vqvzpnfxবিদুষী-বর্ণিতা.avif LUX Superstar Bidushi Bornita https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/f75qg9q3/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-04oh6r0qm4f012a6842b864244bb8c1ff88d3c2d9b.avif Bidushi Bornita with her father Mehbub Alam Borno https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/rdu60ugl/prothomalo-bangla2026-04-03hu9nn5th046A3447.JPG.jpeg 'LUX Superstar 2025' winner Bidushi Bornita (middle) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T04:36:33.400Z From ‘Ki Shunailen Kebria Bhai’ to LUX Superstar Fashion, Event, Lifestyle https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/1o55ojxgxy https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-10/z6sqjexj/1-prothomalo-bangla2026-01-08n4ywq421৪.avif Azizur Rahman https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/vlob7a25/11.avif Musabbir entering at Tejaturi Bazar alley in the capital just before being shot https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/pad7yaav/22.avif A blurry video captured a seven-second scene—Billal peeking from behind a dustbin, holding a mobile phone to his ear https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/hz6nh63m/3.avif Shooter Billal after arrest https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/d0a1dd8c/444.avif Shooter Jinnat after arrest https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/2j01214m/555.avif Shooter Abdur Rahim after arrest https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-05/vq8angfd/666.avif Arrested Billal, Jinnat, Riyaz and Abdul Qadir (from left) Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T04:32:53.793Z A blurry seven-second footage led detectives to the killers Murder, Swechchhasebok Dal, DB Police https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/9kss22na2m https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-12-29/s02tauel/image-234200-1735468840.jpg Bangladesh Secretariat Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T03:10:14.643Z 21-storey building planned at secretariat, questions raised over cost Bangladesh Secretariat, Development projects https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/28y4hccesd https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2023-04/ea2d8762-2299-4bc3-8500-6795da0a6a62/EARTH_DAY_BANGLADESH_RIVER_4.JPG Improper management of organic waste in urban areas exacerbates climate change through the release of methane from landfills https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/import/media/2016/05/25/b9e2e6ba12b2b824a5af311f99a41fed-Dung.jpg Lab studies revealed that dung pats from animals given a common antibiotic gave off more than double the methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T02:32:34.971Z Climate Resilience: Strategies to mitigate methane through policy integration Climate Change, Climate Vulnerability, Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/interview/5vofjw5oiu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/t8cu08zk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-3.05.32-PM.jpg Dr. Asif Nazrul Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-05T02:30:39.547Z Reasons for skepticism about reforms stem from past experience Ordinance, 13th Parliament https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9yfbguuf7t https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/sanegij8/nahid.avif After returning to the country this Saturday noon following the completion of holy Umrah, Nahid Islam spoke to journalists at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. ` Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T16:38:57.136Z Nahid Islam calls on prof Yunus, former advisers to take to streets on reform issue Muhammad Yunus, National Citizen Party - NCP, Nahid Islam https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/0fpahfp6oi https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/e82s41sz/AIIB.jpg A delegation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Saturday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T15:47:58.170Z AIIB to provide budget support, assist Bangladesh in energy, climate projects: Finance minister National Budget, Fuel Crisis, Climate Change Impact https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ssufrb2ef7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/atr8lf96/healh-minister.jpg Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain held a press conference at the Secretariat today Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T14:57:22.246Z Measles-Rubella special vaccination campaign begins tomorrow Measles, Health Ministry https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/f68rwtdhil https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/d08ge8wn/PMO-at-a-meeting.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chairs the first meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council at his Tejgaon office today, Saturday. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T14:57:20.145Z PM chairs first Private Sector Advisory Council meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Private Sector, Adviser, Council https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/irwt719e9v https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-22/0ak278hg/Hormuz.avif The Strait of Hormuz Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T14:30:11.177Z Iran allows essential goods vessels to its ports via Hormuz strait, says Iranian media Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/1zzbmd9e3k https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/518sqr5r/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-18.09.13-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/7l3ccj22/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-18.09.13-1.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/hfifer4c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-18.09.13.jpeg Deputy head of mission / counsellor Enis Xhemaili, in the capacity of Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo with director of Alliance Française de Chittagong Bruno LaCrampe. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T14:08:52.602Z ‘Kosovo – Welcome to the Heart of the Balkans’ screening in Chattogram in Partnership with Alliance Française Kosovo, Documentary, Chattogram, Chattogram Port https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/rnpxiumvil https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-01-19/pevejsg1/prothomalo-bangla2026-01-19r5sgwybtMustafizur-during-parctice-at-SBNCS-today10.avif Mustafizur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T13:15:03.946Z Mustafizur now leading left-arm pacer in T20 history Mustafizur Rahman, T20 Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6xt33po4v9 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/5t7ef4mo/shama.avif State Minister Shama Obaed viisted Nagrakanda upazila health complex on 4 April Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T13:00:25.266Z Government engaged in diplomatic efforts to extend expatriates’ visas: Shama Obaed Shama Obaed Islam, Middle East War, Iran-Israel Conflict https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/tny8cn5xj0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2020-12/31ce8df3-98be-434d-ad5d-6d1529f431ef/UGC.jpeg UGC logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T12:19:08.619Z Academic records trapped in files: Our struggles in higher education Higher Education, Academic Certificate, Digital, University, Student Scholarship https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/981m67894f https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/7mi1czkm/BNP-at-parliament.avif A section of the elected Members of Parliament from the ruling party, BNP, during the 13th National Parliament session. Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T11:41:23.944Z Ordinance: Not everything should be done by force of a majority Ordinance, 13th Parliament, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/business/ycir7uoccv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-23/6oeglvkr/prothomalo-bangla2025-04-06o7ipw5nd3.avif Bank transaction Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T11:04:16.305Z Banking hours reduced by one hour from Sunday Banking Sector, Fuel Crisis https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/s4bh9jqbzo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/1b6bnhbe/fire-keraniganj.avif Fire service men conduct rescue drive Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T10:53:45.628Z 5 bodies recovered as fire breaks out at gas lighter factory in Keraniganj Factory Fire, Fire, Fire Service & Civil Defence https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/48dm7ou5he https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-28/aru1ctdx/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-25z5p38udqoil.avif Fuel oil Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T10:23:30.022Z Finance minister to hold urgent meeting on diesel and octane imports this afternoon Diesel, Fuel, Finance Minister, Octane, Import https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/football/iqudtbkusu https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/6ggg4y91/image-374288-1775241960.jpg Bangladesh U-20 football wins over India in the SAFF U-20 Championship Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T08:49:20.995Z PM greets Bangladesh U-20 football team Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Football, SAFF Championship https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/z345qknezr https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-04/vp0zybzv/Md-Nur-Khan.avif Md. Nur Khan Prothom Alo English en 2026-04-04T08:45:09.670Z Returning to the old law will not restore confidence Reform, Human rights, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)