Police fire tear gas at garment workers.Prothom AloGarment workers took to the streets again today, Tuesday to stage protests in Mirpur, the capital. Clashes broke out between the workers and police.
Aerial view of Iran’s coast and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.File photo: ReutersThe United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-...
Prothom Alo is preparing to celebrate its anniversary with a festive atmosphere and a range of activities. Preparations are under way for special supplements, a redesigned app, various programmes organised by the Bondhushava, and a reunion for employees.
California House Candidate Randy Villegas Campaigns Ahead Of Midterm ElectionsAFPDonald Trump and his Republican Party will make last-gasp pitches to US midterm voters Monday to hold back a predicted Democrat wave that could take over Congress and impose tight political constrain...
She stressed that Bangladesh would pursue its legitimate demands and prioritise the country’s present and future water requirements.
Government logoBSSThe cabinet has approved the holiday list for next year, with 15 days of general holidays and 14 days of holidays under executive orders. However, as some of these holidays fall on weekends, the effective total number of holidays will be 22 days.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses a meeting on earthquake preparedness and response at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat on 2 October 2026.PMOPrime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Monday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen preparations, identify vul...
LPG cylinderFile photoLiquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been in short supply in Bangladesh for more than a month and a half. As a result, consumers have been paying Tk 500–700 above the official price for a 12kg cylinder, the most widely used size. The price has now been raised b...
On mountain trails and in jhum fields, women’s daily struggle for survival Prothom Alo English
Basic Bank’s ex-chairman Bacchu left country despite looting bank Prothom Alo English
A car with sings in supporter of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is seen in the parking lot at the "Knock Out the Vote Rally" on 1 November 2026 in Southfield, Michigan. El-Sayed, is running against GOP candidate Mike Rogers for the open U.S. Senate seat.A...
Fishermen attack a team taking part in a drive led by an MP to protect mother hilsa on the Padma River in Zajira, Shariatpur. Kalikal Char, 19 October.CollectedAt least five law enforcement personnel were injured in an attack by fishermen during a drive to protect mother hilsa, l...
Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson and Adviser Mahdi AminProthom Alo file photoMahdi Amin, the Prime Minister's Advisor on Labour and Employment Affairs, has stated that evidence has been found of attempts to create unrest by infiltrating workers' movements.
A police van is set on fire in the Naojor area of Gazipur during protests by garment workers. 2 November 2026.Khaled SarkerGarment workers in Gazipur took to the streets again today, Monday, demanding that the minimum wage be raised to Tk 30,000. More than 150 factories have decl...
The golden rays of the late afternoon sun fall across a paved village road. A market selling local fish alongside the road. Containers display a variety of fish, including mola, puti, taki, shol, koi and meni. The market sits near Dekra village in Bogura sadar upazila and is loca...
The situation remained normal in the morning but began to deteriorate in Savar from midday. Police were deployed at various locations and outside factories to maintain law and order.
xFusion Tech Day – Bangladesh highlights AI-driven innovation, enterprise infrastructure and next-generation technology solutions Prothom Alo English
State Minister for Road Transport and Highways Division and Ministry of Railways Habibur Rashid Habib.CourtesyPolicymakers, transport leaders and road safety advocates have called for institutionalizing regular vision screenings for professional drivers, emphasizing that uncorrec...