Jamaat-led alliance holds emergency meeting without key ally
15 January 2026, 15:11 PM
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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
We can learn how to quickly implement projects from South Korea: foreign minister
South Korean Ambassador Lee Jang-keun today handed over to Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen a frame containing copies of historical documents that demonstrate the country’s official recognition of the newly independent Bangladesh on May 12, 1972.
20 May 2021, 12:10 PM
Motorcycle accident leaves cousins dead in Munshiganj
Two cousins, on an unregistered motorcycle, were killed at Muktarpur Bridge in Sadar upazila of Munshiganj this afternoon when the two-wheeler hit a footpath.
20 May 2021, 11:26 AM
Covid-19: US-based NGO starts month-long relief distribution programme in Bangladesh
Agami Incorporated, the US-based non-profit organisation, and its sister concern “Agami Education Foundation” have initiated a month-long programme to distribute emergency relief and hygiene products among the marginalized and jobless people amid the coronavirus pandemic situation.
20 May 2021, 09:47 AM
Drowning in Padma river: 4 bodies recovered
Four bodies have been recovered after two separate incidents of drowning in Munshiganj district’s Lohajang upazila.
20 May 2021, 09:07 AM
Youths taking interest in our history: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today appreciated youngsters as they want to learn the history of the country and feel proud of the victory in the Liberation War.
20 May 2021, 08:42 AM
Will keep up efforts to ensure justice for Rozina: information minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said that he will keep trying to ensure justice for Rozina.
20 May 2021, 08:35 AM
Rajshahi University admission test postponed
The admission test to honours first year of Rajshahi University (RU) for the academic session 2020-2021 has been postponed by one month.
20 May 2021, 08:32 AM
Rozina’s arrest regrettable, foreign ministry has to face questions over it: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that the harassment and arrest of Prothom Alo journalist Rozina Islam is “regrettable”.
20 May 2021, 07:26 AM
PM confers Swadhinata Padak to 9 individuals, 1 institution
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today conferred Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award) to nine individuals and one institution for 2021 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country.
20 May 2021, 05:51 AM
Drop all oppressive charges against Rozina: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) today said Bangladesh authorities should drop all the "oppressive charges" against journalist Rozina Islam.
20 May 2021, 05:37 AM
3 killed as private car hits parked truck in Brahmanbaria
Three people were killed and three others were injured when a private car hit a truck parked on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Brahmanbaria's Bijoynagar upazila this morning.
20 May 2021, 05:09 AM
Rozina’s arrest points to rising trend of crackdown on freedom of expression: Amnesty International
Senior journalist Rozina Islam's arrest and the failure of the Bangladesh authorities to provide concrete evidence of a recognisable criminal offence raise concerns that she is being targeted for her critical reporting, Amnesty International said yesterday.
19 May 2021, 20:19 PM
Human chain formed in Manikganj over harassment of journalist Rozina
People of different walks of life in Manikganj formed a human chain today protesting the harassment of Prothom Alo’s Senior Reporter Rozina Islam, who was arrested on Monday in a case filed under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
19 May 2021, 16:09 PM
RHD project for 3 major bridges on Dhaka-Ctg highway wins Japan award
A Roads and Highways Department (RHD) project, which has already set a rare example by completing three major bridges on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway on time and saving around Tk 1400 crore, has received a prestigious award from Japan.
19 May 2021, 15:58 PM
By-election to 4 parliamentary seats in July
The Election Commission (EC) will hold by-election to four parliamentary constituencies in July amid the Covid-19 pandemic for constitutional obligations.
19 May 2021, 15:09 PM
Noab expresses dismay over physical harassment of journalist Rozina at Secretariat
Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (Noab) has expressed dismay at the physical harassment meted out to Bangla daily Prothom Alo’s Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam at the Secretariat and handing her over to police on Monday night.
19 May 2021, 14:21 PM
38 Bangladeshis returned from India through Hili land port so far
Thirty-eight Bangladeshis, who were stranded in India following the surge of coronavirus infection in the neighbouring country, have returned home so far through Hili land port in Dinajpur’s Hakimpur upazila.
19 May 2021, 13:31 PM
US National Press Club, NPC Journalism Institute condemn Rozina’s arrest, demand her release
US National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute today condemned the arrest of Bangladeshi journalist Rozina Islam and urged the court that is scheduled to hear her case on Thursday to release her.
19 May 2021, 13:17 PM
British Bengali girl walks 40km to raise funds for street children in Bangladesh
Hannah Miah, a 9-year-old from Manchester, has completed a 40km charity walk to raise £14,535 (Tk 17,45,224) for street children in Bangladesh.
19 May 2021, 12:56 PM
Quader urges journalists to be patient over Rozina issue
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today urged journalists to be patient and play a “responsible role” over the Rozina Islam issue.
19 May 2021, 11:36 AM