Jamaat-led alliance holds emergency meeting without key ally
15 January 2026, 15:11 PM
Politics
Bangladeshi-origin woman pulled from car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, says New York Post
15 January 2026, 12:51 PM
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Tarique likely to meet CA Yunus today
15 January 2026, 12:35 PM
Bangladesh
Khaleda Zia’s legacy honoured in Washington National Press Club
13 January 2026, 23:10 PM
Yunus urges South Asian academics to align education with youth aspirations
13 January 2026, 23:02 PM
Surrendering to those obstructing reform is like walking backwards: Mahfuj Alam
13 January 2026, 22:55 PM
Selling diseased meat as 'beef' undermines public trust: Obhoyaronno
13 January 2026, 21:06 PM
Fakhrul condemns Chuadanga BNP leader’s death in custody, demands justice
13 January 2026, 16:17 PM
Old Dhaka readies for Sakrain as kites, lanterns and memories return to winter skies
13 January 2026, 16:06 PM
Police block July Oikya protest march to EC headquarters
13 January 2026, 15:50 PM
Two Mujib Killa inaugurated in Patuakhali by PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated two Mujib Killa in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila through video conference today. At least 500 people and 500 cattle can take shelter in each Mujib Killa.
23 May 2021, 11:23 AM
Will continue journalism, says a determined Rozina
Just out of jail on bail, Prothom Alo Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam articulated her determination to continue journalism despite all odds.
23 May 2021, 11:17 AM
Educationist Dr Zillur Rahman passes away in USA
Dr Zillur Rahman Khan, a renowned Bangladeshi-American educationist and professor of political science, passed away while undergoing treatment at a nursing home in Orlando of Florida, USA last evening. He was 87.
23 May 2021, 10:12 AM
Rozina freed on bail after 7 days
Prothom Alo Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam walked out of jail this afternoon, seven days after she was arrested in a case filed by the health ministry.
23 May 2021, 09:44 AM
Removing ‘except Israel’ in new passport doesn’t mean Bangladesh’s position changed: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said there has been no change in Bangladesh's position towards Israel as it still does not recognise Israel.
23 May 2021, 09:08 AM
Pope calls for developing global ‘culture of care’ during pandemic
Pope Francis has called on all nations to develop a global “culture of care” based on mutual cooperation, compassion, humanity and justice in the face of the ongoing pandemic.
23 May 2021, 08:22 AM
Another cyclone coming, alerts PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged all to remain alert as cyclone “Yaas” may hit Bangladesh in a couple of days.
23 May 2021, 08:06 AM
Buses, trains, launches to operate at half capacity from tomorrow
All public transports will resume operation from tomorrow.
23 May 2021, 07:38 AM
Low pressure may turn into cyclonic storm over Bay
A low pressure formed over east central Bay and adjoining area may turn into a cyclonic storm, a latest met office release said today.
23 May 2021, 07:05 AM
‘Lockdown' extended till May 30; public transport, restaurants can run at half capacity
The government has issued a circular today, extending the ongoing countrywide restrictions on movement and public transport till May 30 in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19.
23 May 2021, 06:18 AM
Eid rush: 323 dead, highest number of road accidents in 6 years, says report
At least 323 people were killed and 622 were injured in 318 road accidents in 15 days of Eid rush this year, according to Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity.
23 May 2021, 05:47 AM
Rozina Islam gets interim bail
A Dhaka court today granted interim bail to Prothom Alo Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam in a case filed by the health ministry under the Official Secrets Act.
23 May 2021, 04:53 AM
Bangladeshi killed in Oman road accident
Three persons including a Bangladeshi expatriate businessman were killed in a road accident in Oman.
22 May 2021, 18:46 PM
Cyclone Yaas: 3 times the usual number of shelters being prepared due to Covid-19
Cyclone centres three times more than required are being set up in compliance with health guidelines, keeping in mind the coronavirus situation, to provide shelter to coastal people if Cyclone Yaas hits Bangladesh.
22 May 2021, 16:37 PM
PM to inaugurate 140 cyclone and flood centres tomorrow, says state minister
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate 140 cyclone and flood shelters besides laying foundation of 50 Mujib Killas across the country tomorrow, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Mohammad Enamur Rahman has said.
22 May 2021, 14:25 PM
Australia provides AU$ 5 million to support Bangladesh’s Covid-19 preparedness and response
Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne has announced providing AU$ 5 million (Tk 330 million) to the Red Crescent to support Bangladesh’s Covid-19 preparedness and response.
22 May 2021, 14:01 PM
Take up fish farming as livelihood: PM tells youths
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the youths to take up fish farming as their livelihood to exploit the huge scope of employment in this sector.
22 May 2021, 11:28 AM
314 people killed in 239 accidents before and during Eid: Road Safety Foundation
At least 314 people were killed and 291 were injured in 239 road accidents in the country from May 7 to 20, Road Safety Foundation said today.
22 May 2021, 10:36 AM
Punitive measures if anyone found responsible in Aedes breeding: LGRD minister
Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam today said punitive measures will be taken against those found responsible in Aedes mosquito breeding through water accumulated in and around their homes, despite repeated warnings.
22 May 2021, 10:22 AM
3,350 returned from India through Benapole land port so far; 17 tested Covid-19 positive
A total of 3,350 Bangladeshis returned from India through Benapole land port from April 26 till this afternoon, according to sources at Benapole Immigration.
22 May 2021, 09:52 AM