https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/99cxk416lc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/v9h42d3z/S-Alam-1.avif At 12:31 pm on 4 July 2023, S Alam seated Ahsanul Alam in the chairman’s chair as those present applauded https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/4um31h5o/S-Alam-2.avif From left: Akiz Uddin, personal secretary to S Alam and deputy managing director of Islami Bank; Belal Ahmed, S Alam’s son-in-law and chairman of Social Islami Bank; Ahsanul Alam, S Alam’s son and chairman of Islami Bank; Saiful Alam Masud, also known as S Alam; Monirul Moula, managing director of Islami Bank; Mohammad Qaisar Ali, additional managing director; JQM Habibullah, company secretary; Altaf Hossain, deputy managing director; and Kazi Rezaul Karim, Mifta Uddin, Jamal Uddin Majumdar and Kamal Uddin. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/925mgu7w/S-Alam-3.avif S Alam seated his son Ahsanul Alam in the chairman’s chair Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T09:28:18.851Z A mysterious visit by S Alam to Islami Bank S Alam Group, Banking Sector, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/t06nw2hur7 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/q3jyw2u7/prothomalo-bangla2026-03-20nwfjogm1fifa.avif FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/yjezft0d/prothomalo-bangla2022-11bbb38ba2-618c-4acc-acd9-cfa7f8a5b4d71FIFAWCBroadcast.jpg Spectators enjoy the World Cup on the big screen at Dhaka University's TSC Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T09:16:24.014Z FIFA World Cup: Uncertainty over broadcast in Bangladesh FIFA World Cup 2026, BTV, Television https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/n4tuiq26kx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/0h9993xg/River-Encroachment.jpg In this country, anyone can purchase land along a riverbank and construct virtually any kind of structure there. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T08:07:41.403Z Why do rivers die River, River Occupation , River Pollution, River Ecology https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/521pjim7ot https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/ougx2jkm/Engineer-Mosharraf-Hossain.avif Former Minister for Housing and Public Works, freedom fighter Mosharraf Hossain Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T07:23:16.656Z Former minister Mosharraf Hossain passes away Awami League, Chattogram, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/cfo854fc32 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/249d58m8/Masukart2026-05-11-Badiul-Alam-Majumder.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T07:14:21.417Z Why strengthening local govt is essential Local Government Election, Local government, BNP Government, Politics, Constitution, Democracy, Reform, Rights https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/ijzsrz9ewk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/y3zjm7ns/667169-01-02.jpg An explosion erupts in the area of al-Housh following Israeli bombardment as seen from Tyre in southern Lebanon on 12 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T05:32:49.465Z Israel strikes Lebanon as authorities report 380 killed since truce Explosion, Lebanon, Attack, Weapon, Israel, Massacre, Iran-Israel Conflict https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/5kchndty7s https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/y2wvf9wd/image-386537-1778643077.jpg An Iranian man walks past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on 21 April, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T05:32:40.791Z Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face 'failure' Iran, Israel-US attack on Iran, Peace, Lebanon https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/ott/pguk2pjem0 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/t0ebbogj/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12h0coswnx0S3A1494.webp Karina Kaiser https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/zcqfiafe/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12j7jb7os369635014728067873296845323133161545349016993n.avif Karina left for Chennai from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital by air ambulance at 11pm on 11 May, 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/nyt6ls2e/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12rn31f2ni67899564415118130336420715644461173974941983n.webp Karina Kaiser https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/ul6kfv9k/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-10t5joyq7f65125187827525999184366077879450175484482930n.avif Karina Kaiser with her father Kaiser Hamid Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T05:10:45.111Z Karina’s two brothers undergo blood tests in Chennai, one to donate liver OTT, Treatment, Social Media, Television, Chennai https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wckunm65oq https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-03-13/kes2o3ke/President-Mohammed-Shahabuddin.jpg President Mohammed Shahabuddin Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T04:22:25.245Z President undergoes stent procedure after heart blockage is detected President Md Shahabuddin, Heart disease https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/l0wweqis1j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/hlcwnrcj/DNCC-Trash-Collection.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-05-11/x8o0bkkv/prothomalo-bangla2025-05-11l8e8wc20Image.avif A child worker pushes a waste collection cart in Shewrapara area of Dhaka. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/aq0gbgsb/Waste-Business.avif A worker of a van-based waste collection service collects household rubbish on Road No. 50 in the Gulshan 2 area, Dhaka in the afternoon on 12 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T04:11:22.033Z Extortionists have changed, obstacles from ‘invisible forces’ too BNP leader, Awami League, Dhaka, Household Waste, Waste Management, Exclusive, Extortion, Crime https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/fcupqixgw5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2021-05/aee2312e-6e2a-4524-971c-a2ee4d2591c6/2021_04_20T162452Z_1518230112_RC2SZM9X9IOG_RTRMADP_3_GLOBAL_CLIMATE_SUMMIT_BRAZIL.JPG Smoke billows from a fire in an area of the Amazon rainforest near Porto Velho, Rondonia State, Brazil, 10 September, 2019 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T03:38:04.846Z Amazon rainforest ‘under attack’ from organised crime: report Amazon, Environment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/02kkrzviv4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/qptc1idx/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12qicf7m7aTCB-2.avif At around 2:30 pm on Tuesday, a scene in front of the Mirpur Heart Foundation showing a TCB product sales truck. Seventy-year-old Salema Begum stands in the queue for TCB goods with 15-year-old teenager Saiful Islam, a person with special needs, who has been tied with a chain. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T03:15:24.518Z Woman in TCB queue with grandchild tied by chain TCB, Infiltration, Price Hike https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2nee35yish https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-13/akhhqpi0/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-13zdhoz870MEASLESINFECTIOUSHOSPITALMIR120526-7070551.avif A mother burst into tears while talking about her her child's health. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-13T02:28:28.053Z Measles: 40pc of children died within two days of hospital admission DGHS, Measles, Public Health https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/cgzyijwmk4 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-04-17/s5baneh8/Randhir-Jaiswal.avif India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T15:51:46.056Z Border security is India's priority: Randhir Jaiswal bangladesh-India Border, Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy, Border Dispute https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/n98ft8k94u https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/3xu97mpo/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12xusqh73rStarlink2.webp Starlink receiver deep inside the Sundarbans Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T15:38:09.295Z Elon Musk’s Starlink internet in deep Sundarbans Starlink, Elon Musk, Sundarbans, Internet Connection https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/y6vh2s5xgb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/pk6079zq/PM-OIC.jpg Ambassadors and high commissioners of OIC member states stationed in Dhaka paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T13:46:26.821Z PM seeks OIC support to resolve Rohingya crisis OIC, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/gmfcuowmwx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/xv2dbkrp/2026-05-12T105147Z2023476832RC2I7LANVD8XRTRMADP3INDIA-POLITICS-HINDUGROUP.JPG Dattatreya Hosabale, general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), poses for a photograph during a briefing for foreign media at the RSS office in New Delhi, India, May 12, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T12:55:22.564Z India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism India, Narendra Modi, US https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/jmpuix5txe https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/oakep3l0/ataur.avif Ataur Rahman Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T12:52:37.016Z Theatre personality Ataur Rahman passes away Drama, Obituary https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hdidd2kjh2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/rufyyn5c/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-1258lkyg6lmeasles-12052026.avif A woman breaks down in tears as her five-month-old baby with measles receives treatment at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Bangladesh Neonatal Hospital in Signboard, Narayanganj on 12 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T12:44:28.813Z Measles and symptoms: Nine more children die Measles, Death, Children https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/y2zmalmhgt https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/v4s7jj8e/2026-05-12T085351Z804505313RC2J7LAWLLBWRTRMADP3IRAN-CRISIS-DAILY-LIFE.JPG People walk past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, 12 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T12:34:30.826Z Iran says US must accept peace plan or face 'failure' Iran, USA, Middle East War https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/gbhm6j8xso https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/rds8phqk/pm.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman exchanged views with Dhaka University (DU) students at the Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium in the Social Sciences Faculty on campus today Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T12:14:35.817Z PM urges students to help maintain stability in universities Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, University, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/c3p41sw7wl https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/lkwlzhoh/663974-01-02.jpg This photograph taken on 12 May, 2026 shows a logo of the Marche du Film (film market) in the Palais du Festival before the start of the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T12:12:49.315Z Cannes Film Festival opens, grappling with AI and Hollywood Cannes film festival, Film Fest, Award, Film, Hollywood https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/qllum6f1yp https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-07-25/yv4umplx/Former-Justice-ABM-Khairul-Haque-03.avif Former Chief Justice Khairul Haque at the court on 24 July 2025 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T11:23:03.321Z Khairul Haque granted bail in two more cases, no bar to release Chief justice, Court, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/ex2mwo89zj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/eg6glw39/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12arumio3dnilphamari-minister.avif Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud (Tuku) speaks to journalists in Dinajpur on 12 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T11:20:38.034Z Fascist govt neglected domestic resources, built import-dependent system: Energy Minister Fascism, Import, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Dinajpur https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/ar50og9irx https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/bnk8zc2j/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12nwcuny5zWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-12-at-4.30.29-PM-1.avif Bangladesh players celebrate a wicket during in the second innings of their Test against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, on 12 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T11:20:29.136Z 1st Test: Bangladesh seal win over Pakistan as Nahid takes five wickets Nahid Rana, Bangladesh, Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Test Cricket, Pakistan, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/cjyowu2pdc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/ronw7dws/Pic-Bangladesh’s-Banking-Sector-Launches-Institutionally-Governed-Venture-Capital-Platform.jpg Bangladesh's commercial banks have collectively launched institutionally governed venture capital platform Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T11:11:53.344Z Bangladesh’s banking sector launches institutionally governed venture capital platform Corporate news, Launch, Finance, Policy, Investment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/lchtbu0goz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/qst1487v/Suvendu-GM-Quader.avif India’s West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Bangladesh’s Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chairman Ghulam Muhammed Quader Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T10:42:46.613Z GM Quader greets Suvendu, hope for a new horizon of cooperation Jatiya Party, Suvendu Adhikari, BJP, GM Quader, West Bengal, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ociw5z4m1y https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/v80pcmp2/image-386279-1778569382.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurates the workshop on “Transforming Higher Education in Bangladesh: A Roadmap for Sustainable Excellence” on 12 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/5ye8w6t9/image-386293-1778569122.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a workshop held in Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban in Dhaka University (DU) on 12 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/5ye8w6t9/image-386293-1778569122.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a workshop held in Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban in Dhaka University (DU) on 12 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T09:47:09.935Z PM calls for focusing on research, innovation in universities Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Researcher, Dhaka University https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nv6698wjns https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/u38xn4v4/PMs-information-adviser-Zahed-Ur-Rahman.avif Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman addresses a regular press briefing at the Secretariat on 12 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T09:34:37.110Z Trade agreement with US: PM’s adviser favours review, not cancellation USA, Trade agreement, Diplomacy https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/8nlofnslvb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/4lvknmj5/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-11ygm2khcdRice-mill.avif Mofiz Uddin Husking Mill in Barail village of Dinajpur Sadar has shut down. Once a bustling rice mill, it is now trying to survive by producing bran for cattle feed. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T08:28:41.499Z Husking mills losing ground to polished rice Business, Agriculture , Rice, Production, Dinajpur https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/xtbkykgf99 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/o5714na6/BCB-Car-1.avif BCB Ad-hoc Committee President Tamim Iqbal addresses a media conference after signing the deal at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 12 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/e5lm4ssc/BCB-Car-2.avif The deal was signed at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 12 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T08:26:49.399Z Practice of awarding cars returns to Bangladesh cricket after 21 years BCB, Bangladesh Cricket, Tamim Iqbal, Agreement https://en.prothomalo.com/opinion/op-ed/vihoeaex4j https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/mo2czflj/VAW.avif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2022-03/f570d710-86ac-4bd3-a000-5d5f458738fd/1.jpg Alongside the household chores, village women work in the paddy field. The picture was taken from Pratappur in Kahaloo in Bogura Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T08:16:45.829Z Women's advancement in Bangladesh vs. gender backlash Women, Gender Equality, Politics https://en.prothomalo.com/photo/bangladesh/v3la0p2v23 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/istmno6w/8.-Dhaka-Footpath-Parking-Photo-Sazid-Hossain-12052026.jfif https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/a4xrn4dp/1.-Dhaka-Footpath-Parking-Photo-Sazid-Hossain-12052026.jfif Rows of parked motorcycles occupy the footpath, while pedestrians squeeze through a narrow passage in the middle. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/6h3vuvzh/2.-Dhaka-Footpath-Parking-Photo-Sazid-Hossain-12052026.jfif A motorcyclist rides along the footpath. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/x6nudvec/4.-Dhaka-Footpath-Parking-Photo-Sazid-Hossain-12052026.jfif A motorcycle and pedestrians face each other on the footpath. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/84u0l6kt/5.-Dhaka-Footpath-Parking-Photo-Sazid-Hossain-12052026.jfif Rows of rickshaws and vans occupy the footpath. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/6q15sxw9/7.-Dhaka-Footpath-Parking-Photo-Sazid-Hossain-12052026.jfif Motorcycles are parked on the footpath while pedestrians walk past them. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/3361v7kj/8.-Dhaka-Footpath-Parking-Photo-Sazid-Hossain-12052026.jfif Cars stand on one side and parked motorcycles on the other, while another motorcyclist rides through the middle of the footpath. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/4fk9qut3/9.-Dhaka-Footpath-Parking-Photo-Sazid-Hossain-12052026.jfif Children walk between two rows of motorcycles parked across the footpath. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T07:42:38.472Z Whose pavement is it? Photo Story, Photography, Motorbike https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/0njcdy2ns2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/wejwebhi/image-386278-1778565841.jpg Rajshahi Bird Park Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T07:29:00.382Z Rajshahi Botanical Garden likely to become 'Rajshahi Bird Park' Rajshahi, Botanical Garden, Bird https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/m66jh2h0qo https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/9u6m7wtu/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12fqzleaxw038A4235054924082329.avif Senjuti Saha Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T07:01:57.169Z We wanted to build our own capacity in genome sequencing Interview, Genome sequence, Research, Vaccine , Gene Research https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/76u47dnowf https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-06/cqq1dwei/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-065525g9haMeasles.avif In the wake of the spread of measles almost throughout the country, the general public's demand for measles detection tests has increased. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T06:30:53.152Z Measles: Children who missed vaccination are being searched and given vaccine Measles, Children, Death, Vaccine https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/6xn8cqew76 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/pf2e61qx/Bangladesh.avif Bangladesh team return to pavilion during the lunch break on the fifth day of the first Test against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 12 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/sxasewsp/Najmul-Hossain-Shanto.avif Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain fells short of 13 runs off second century in the match against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 12 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/yky43k0u/Taskin-Ahmed.avif Taskin Ahmed celebrates a wicket in the second innings of Pakistan Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T06:21:11.808Z Shanto leads from front as Bangladesh sets Pakistan 268 to win Bangladesh Cricket, Taskin Ahmed, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Test Cricket, Pakistan, Bangladesh National Women's Cricket Team https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/jy17cho1t1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/hf08mu6z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-12-at-11.34.31.jpeg Lal Chand Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T05:41:43.665Z Lal Chand murder at Old Dhaka: Charge sheet still stalled after 5 months over spelling errors Lal Chand Murder, Old Dhaka Murder, Court Order, Bangladesh Police, Investigation https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9kiot9lvt2 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/2wc4lga2/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-118hrqwutaWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-11-at-8.59.36-PM.avif Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs adviser to the prime minister, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T03:47:59.953Z This Bangladesh is no longer Bangladesh of the Past: Humayun Kabir Bangladesh-India Relations, Diplomacy, Border, West Bengal, India, China, BNP Government, Bangladesh https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/ix01p1mrfv https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/9leb7l4d/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-12yyh94vhbKaja-Kallas.avif EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T03:44:57.211Z EU agrees long-stalled sanctions on Israeli settlers Israel, Sanction, EU, Palestine https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pra8ocu8x5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/sflfku7x/662088-01-02.jpg US President Donald Trump speaks during a "Rose Garden Club" dinner in honor of Police Week at the White House in Washington, DC, on 11 May, 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T03:29:06.095Z Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression Donald Trump https://en.prothomalo.com/international/europe/meu5cu3jfb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/kke4xfqw/image-386245-1778554512.jpg Keir Starmer Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T03:24:23.634Z Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM Keir Starmer, Leadership, Vote, UN Vote https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/61rmlbdoti https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2024-09-10/o24ob72i/Power%20plant Representational image Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T02:40:18.512Z Different tactics in power price hike: Lower middle class to face greater pressure BERC, Electricity, Power tariff , Exclusive https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/a28qa8olbc https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/h7juhikx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-12-at-09.49.21.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/yqnr0xim/Arastoo-Khan.avif Arastoo Khan, former chairman of Islami Bank https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/8kz2v8ad/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-12-at-11.03.10.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/871mpqln/Islami-Bank.avif Islami Bank Tower in Dilkusha, Dhaka https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/xxj8bwcc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-12-at-12.52.26.jpeg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-12/l63c416s/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-12-at-10.15.47.jpeg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-12T02:39:55.822Z S Alam went to Arastoo’s home and told him, “you have to step down” Exclusive, S Alam Group, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd, Awami League, DGFI, Banking Sector, Bangladesh Bank, Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP Government, Jamal Musiala https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/worn6rf6v8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-10-31/4ybu2d45/BNP-Secretary-General-Mirza-Fakhrul-Islam-Alamgir.jpg Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T15:52:14.968Z Women’s recruitment in village police to ensure grassroots justice: Mirza Fakhrul Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, LGRD and Co-operatives Ministry, Women empowerment https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2a2ks7ynov https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/a56k4u6f/prothomalo-bangla2022-06c8ec5a88-fcb4-4b4f-8f05-f37b6550b0e8203.webp Padma River Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T14:47:37.610Z Govt plans Padma Barrage project costing Tk 334.74 billion BNP Government, Exclusive, Farakka Barrage, Padma, Agriculture , Padma Barrage https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/8yvz50o1kk https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/h55gccr6/Rabiul-Minister-01.avif Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam speaks at a briefing following a meeting on ensuring smooth travel for holidaymakers returning home during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holidays, at the Secretariat in Dhaka on 11 March 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T14:30:14.332Z We are moving towards building a second Padma Bridge: Road Transport Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam, padma bridge, Eid ul Azha https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/9wchpz91ft https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/4m7j7pqb/Allama-Muhammad-Iqbal-Scholarships-1.jpeg Pakistan High Commission in Bangladesh and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan jointly organised the Pakistan Education Expo 2026 at Radisson Blu Dhaka on 11 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/ra5b6l0a/Allama-Muhammad-Iqbal-Scholarships-2.jpeg Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider addresses the event https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/9kqv39er/Allama-Muhammad-Iqbal-Scholarships-4.jpeg Students visit the expo Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T14:13:38.763Z Pakistan launches second phase of Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for students from Bangladesh Bangladesh Pakistan Relations, Pakistan, Higher Education, Scholarship https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/odcanco1in https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/t7ozt78c/Mushfiqur-Rahim-Najmul-Hossain-Shanto.avif Bangladesh batters Mushfiqur Rahim (16) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (58) remain unbeaten at the end of fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 11 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/tziifhkl/Mominul-Najmul.avif Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominu Haque take a run on the fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 11 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/wf3sjcfx/Rain.avif Rain eats away a significant portion of the day on the fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on 11 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/810hg96o/Shaheen-Shah-Afridi.avif Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates the wicket of Mominul Haque https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/473aijfc/Mominul-Haque.avif Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque hit fifth consecutive half-century at a stretch in five innings in Test cricket on 11 May 2026 Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T13:25:43.856Z Shanto, Mominul put Bangladesh on top on rain-hit fourth day Bangladesh Cricket, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Test Cricket, Pakistan https://en.prothomalo.com/corporate/39ucu1h0s3 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/avko8mvr/Photo-2.jpg.jpeg Asif Saleh, executive director of BRAC, highlighted various key aspects of the annual report and answered questions from journalists at a event on 11 May 2026. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/pg5ob61c/Photo-1.jpg.jpeg BRAC published its 2025 Annual Report at a event on 11 May 2026 and organised a press meet to mark the launch. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/f69umx73/Photo-3.jpg.jpeg Asif Saleh, executive director of BRAC, highlighted various key aspects of the annual report and answered questions from journalists at a event on 11 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T13:13:38.756Z BRAC reaches 26 million people in 1 year: 2025 annual report BRAC, Event, NGO, Corporate news https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vyucwrn2t5 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/80n3fx5y/Prime-Minister-Tarique-Rahman-1.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks while addressing senior police officers at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on 11 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/a4geomad/Prime-Minister-Tarique-Rahman-2.jpg Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks while addressing senior police officers at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on 11 May 2026 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/fbcvq7o7/Prime-Minister-Tarique-Rahman-3.jpg A section of the police officials present at the event Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T13:01:08.137Z PM instructs police to treat offenders as criminals, not by political identity Police, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Government https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/7lkn07rmke https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2025-09-23/zwd7cvc5/prothomalo-bangla2025-07-24huym7ztgBangladesh-Bank.avif Bangladesh bank Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T12:23:12.564Z Bangladesh Bank allows remittance of visa bond funds abroad Bangladesh Bank, US Visa Bond, visa https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/jqr62dnrr8 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/p5bh589c/prothomalo-bangla2024-08-3055yl3ejllogo-of-Ministry-of-Youth-and-Sports.avif Ministry of Youth and Sports Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T12:17:39.711Z ICC T20 World Cup: 3-member body formed to investigate Bangladesh’s absence Bangladesh, BCB, ICC T20 World Cup, Investigation, Bangladesh Cricket https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/7zbtvnroz1 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/hadatmls/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-07gqi8jolef9441c32-5121-4d89-bfcd-974867576189.avif Positive discussions on e-ticketing and the box office system took place at a meeting of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/11oqz8ax/prothomalo-bangla2023-05ce812202-de00-4657-af17-87bf0cfdcabbjjj.avif The proposal would be submitted to the ministry’s development wing before Eid. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/netvlk06/prothomalo-bangla2024-10-22sxmxe8uwCollage-Box-Office-by-SLH.avif Everything from film copies to the number of screenings will be managed through the central server at the BFDC. https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/6kwbm5e4/prothomalo-bangla2023-05aaf4e7c2-8298-4b6c-a9b1-adfd94237cd6WhatsAppImage20230508at63712PM.avif Tickets at single screen cinema halls are still sold manually. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T12:07:42.324Z Government to introduce e-ticketing and box office system Film, Movie, Box Office, Dhallywood, Information Ministry, BFDC https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/jah5sucogz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/7q7js0ib/prothomalo-bangla2026-05-10ck23nxhlCapture.avif Shabnur Begum (left) arrives at the DNCC Covid Hospital in Mahakhali, Dhaka, from Cumilla with her seven-month-old triplets suffering from measles. Two of her sons, Yusuf and Imran, are admitted to the ICU, while her other child, Yasmin, receives treatment in the children’s ward. The photo is taken on 10 May 2026. Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T11:48:37.572Z Measles: 6 more children die with symptoms, 3 in Dhaka Measles, Children, Dhaka https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/h74ar3xc75 https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/564l32u7/Kaikobad.avif Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad at secretariat on 11 May Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T11:07:33.734Z I will resign if necessary, but I won't tolerate persecution of minorities: Religious Affairs Minister BNP, Religious Affairs Ministry, Religious Minority, Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/ci0chqd1qz https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/v9vx2jf3/cabinet.avif Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at a cabinet meeting Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T10:51:33.434Z Govt faces public trust test within just two and a half months BNP Government, State Reform, Election https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/9ttotmxycb https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/fcw5b7l9/image-385872-1778425602.jpg Prime minister's Education Assistance Trust logo Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T10:19:13.084Z Applications invited for PhD fellowship under PM's education assistance trust Application, PhD, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Education https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/5rp3pxj8xj https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/bgkfn6vl/1.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/2t77fv8v/2.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/ihqnuau4/3.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/67im8eaf/4.jpg https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/7vwnx7xp/5.jpg Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T10:08:52.103Z Beyond the Clouds: AIUB’s state-of-the-art supercomputing hub sets new standards for AI research University, Education, Computer, AI https://en.prothomalo.com/international/india/i1ykc7xdos https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/itbi5a1c/Suvendu-Adhikari.avif Suvendu Adhikari Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T09:53:37.149Z Land to be handed over to BSF within 45 days for border fencing: Suvendu West Bengal, bangladesh-India Border, Suvendu Adhikari, BSF https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/oli5cfh3so https://media.prothomalo.com/prothomalo-english/2026-05-11/p6251cja/Cricket-Astralia.jpg Logo of Cricket Australia Prothom Alo English en 2026-05-11T09:45:19.230Z Australia include uncapped trio on white-ball tours of Bangladesh, Pakistan ODI, Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan