Headline
Quader told Palak to slow internet during July uprising; phone conversation submitted to ICT
The former ICT state minister said he needed Sheikh Hasina’s approval before taking any action
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Michigan primary: How standing up to Israeli genocide could win Democrats Congress in November
Michigan’s Democratic primary signals a growing voter backlash against pro-Israel politics, challenging the party’s establishment ahead of November.
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What remains of Bangladesh's fading ethnic traditions
Modernisation threatens Bangladesh ethnic traditions, making the preservation of indigenous cultural artefacts and musical instruments increasingly vital.
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Hormuz 2.0? The Six Degree Channel and Bangladesh's maritime security
As tensions rise across strategic waterways, Bangladesh must prepare for a potential maritime chokepoint crisis in the Bay of Bengal.
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Bangladesh
Biman flight stranded in Rome due to technical glitch heads for Dhaka
Aircraft carrying 174 Bangladeshi passengers leaves Rome after repairs
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PM reaches Matarbari to inspect deep-sea port, development projects
After completing the Matarbari programmes, he is scheduled to visit flood-hit areas of Chattogram and join rehabilitation programmes for people affected by the recent floods.
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Expert panel to guide FTA deal with EU
A17-member advisory panel formed by the government will oversee and guide overall activities leading to the signing of a proposed free- trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) for
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Jan-Mar net govt guarantees ease to Tk 1.015t
The outstanding stock of government guarantees fell by more than 5.0 per cent to Tk 1.015 trillion as of March 31, 2026, from Tk 1.070 trillion three months earlier, as
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Fundamental state reforms have made no progress
Despite lengthy discussions and proposals for reform in various state sectors and referendums, no fundamental structural reforms have occurred yet. The elected BNP government is not following the process set
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Family card: A cushion for those struggling to get by
On a low-lying island in Patuakhali, 32-year-old Tanjila Begum’s husband works irregularly as a day labourer in nearby watermelon fields, where seasonal tidal surges often destroy crops and wipe out
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EC plans phased local polls from early Oct
The Election Commission plans to begin local government elections in the first week of October, starting with the haor and northeastern districts -- Sunamganj, Netrokona, Kishoreganj and parts of Habiganj.
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International
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
Four people were killed in a helicopter crash Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, including three Colombian tourists from the same family, the country's consul told AFP
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Niger bus crash kills at least 22, most of them soldiers
At least 22 people have died, 17 of them soldiers, after two buses crashed into each other in southern Niger, the west African country's transport ministry said Saturday
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Ukraine warns of tough winter as Russia strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned yesterday, during a visit to Belgrade, that Ukraine was facing a winter with basically no working thermal power plants as overnight Russian strikes left four dead,
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Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan
Hamas yesterday said it remained ready to proceed with a US-backed Gaza peace plan and urged pressure on Israel, which insists it did not agree to the latest part of
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Colombia’s new president vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to restore order and eradicate “narco-terrorists” in a fiery first speech as leader on Friday.
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill before elections
The Republican-led US Senate passed a temporary measure to fund federal agencies through Dec 11 on Saturday, in a move intended to avert a crippling federal government shutdown weeks before
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IRGC says Hormuz reopening conditional on US ‘fully accepting Iran’s conditions’, not Oman deal
Sardar Mohebi, spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), says the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is subject to “specific mechanisms and conditions” of Iran, which has no
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Technology
Can you be sure who's speaking to you over the phone?
AI voice cloning is becoming a growing cyber threat. Discover how AI voice cloning fraud works, how scammers exploit deepfake audio, and the practical steps individuals and families can take
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AI can destroy repetitive jobs, but also create new job scopes
FE REPORT Artificial intelligence (AI) should be viewed primarily as a productivity tool and an opportunity to create new employment rather than simply as a threat to jobs, speakers said
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OpenAI gives ChatGPT free, Go users unlimited text chats in upgrade
OpenAI has announced a series of changes to ChatGPT that will bring new features to both free and paid users, including unlimited text chats for free and Go subscribers. The
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Sport
Messi missing after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi was missing following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.
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FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino
FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved
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World Test Championship: The standings and Bangladesh’s chances
There are still 15 series remaining in the ongoing cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC). The real battle in this 27-series cycle is yet to come. The final will
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‘Disappointing’ display in Darwin warm-up raises alarm
Head coach Phil Simmons acknowledged the batting failures but remained hopeful that the team could address them before the first Test, beginning at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 13.
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Carrick being 'careful' with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG
Michael Carrick said he had to be "careful" with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury scare during Manchester United's 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain
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Messi returns to Rosario to bid farewell to father
Lionel Messi has returned to his hometown of Rosario to bid a final farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68 on Friday.
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আলোচিত
বাইডেনের শরীরে ক্যানসার ছড়িয়ে পড়েছে
যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সাবেক প্রেসিডেন্ট জো বাইডেনের প্রোস্টেট ক্যানসার আরও ছড়িয়ে পড়ায় তা শরীরে তীব্র ব্যথার সৃষ্টি করছে বলে জানিয়েছেন তার ছেলে হান্টার বাইডেন।
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জুলাই সনদ অক্ষরে অক্ষরে পালন নিয়ে যে প্রশ্ন মঞ্জুর
এবি পার্টির চেয়ারম্যান মজিবুর রহমান মঞ্জু বলেছেন, সরকারি দলের নেতারা বার বার বলছেন তারা জুলাই সনদ অক্ষরে অক্ষরে পালন করবেন।
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আলেমদের সমাজ পরিবর্তনের প্রধান রূপকার হওয়ার আহ্বান জামায়াত আমিরের
উলামায়ে কেরামকে সমাজ পরিবর্তনের প্রধান রূপকার হিসেবে দায়িত্বশীল ভূমিকা পালনের আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন, বাংলাদেশ জামায়াতে ইসলামীর আমির ও জাতীয় সংসদের বিরোধীদলীয় নেতা ডা. শফিকুর রহমান।
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প্রথম আলো নিয়ে জামায়াতের নারী এমপির কেন এই বিষোদ্‌গার
কয়েক দিন আগে প্রথম আলোর ভিডিও বিভাগে প্রকাশিত একটি প্রতিবেদনের শিরোনামে অসাবধানতাবশত ‘কথিত’ শব্দটি বন্দিশালার আগে যুক্ত হয়ে যায়।
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Politics
Jamaat opposes govt's move to open energy import to pvt sector
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI) has demanded an immediate suspension of the government's initiative to allow the private sector to import, store, transport, distribute and market refined petroleum products. Secretary General of
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‘We must document the true history of Liberation War’
Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Friday stressed the need to properly document and present the true history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, saying many significant chapters of the war remain
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Remain alert to protect political stability: Fakhrul
A vested quarter is trying to create instability in the country, said BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday, urging everyone to remain alert and
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Nahid alleges ‘Indian aggression’ exhibits removed from July Museum
NCP chief says roles of private university, madrasa students ignored
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Private fuel imports could open ‘new avenues for plunder’: Jamaat
Slamming the govt move, party says proposed policy could replace BPC’s monopoly with one controlled by a handful of powerful business groups
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India’s shelter for Hasina to damage long-term bilateral ties: Islami Andolan leader
Islami Andolan Bangladesh Secretary General Mawlana Gazi Ataur Rahman on Saturday warned that India’s policy of providing shelter to ousted AL chief Sheikh Hasina and allowing her to maintain political
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Business
State-run ICB looks to further govt funds for survival
Cash-strapped Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) considers low-cost funds or partial conversion of debts into equity for survival. It will sit with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury this week
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Fuel privatisation to ensure smooth supply
A just-approved draft energy policy is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted and safe fuel-oil supply across Bangladesh, a government body says and dispels doubts over the move to involve private corporates
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CCCI seeks relief as energy crisis bites
The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has urged the government to waive bank interest and defer loan instalments for three months as prolonged gas and electricity disruptions disrupt
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Editorial
What research retractions reveal about our universities’ weaknesses
A recent Prothom Alo report on at least 325 retracted papers affiliated with researchers at Bangladeshi universities has attracted significant public attention, with indignation expressed at the state of Bangladesh’s
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We must restore parliament’s oversight role
The question of accountability and transparency in state institutions often arise when Bangladesh faces a major public controversy.
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Don’t let another waterway project fail
Historically, the country’s government, irrespective of whether they were political or non-political, has usually ended up wasting resources—both natural and tax-funded.
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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Across Indigenous and rural Bangalee communities in the country, traditional midwifery is gradually disappearing.
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Entertainment
We are yet to build an institution for theatre: Ramendu Majumdar
As a cultural icon, his contribution to stage theatre has been immense. Even at the age of 86, he continues to perform on stage in the productions “Love Letters” and
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Artist Club unveils ‘Iconic Tuesday’ with Khurshid Alam as first guest
Artist Club, which officially began its journey in May this year, has announced a new weekly programme titled “Iconic Tuesday”, bringing together renowned artistes and cultural figures from across the
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‘Roid’ redefines cinema as an artistic endeavour
In Bangladeshi Bangla, roid means sunlight, the source of life. I felt that “Roid” seeks the raw nature of life—its beauty, ugliness, suffering, meanings and meaninglessness. In this sense, “Roid”
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Dev visits ailing Mithun, shares emotional tribute
Dev had returned to Kolkata earlier in the day after completing the shooting of his upcoming film “DeSu 7” in Ladakh. He went to the hospital soon after his return
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Health
Four more die with measles-like symptoms
Four more people died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the country’s combined confirmed and suspected measles-related death toll to 867 this
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5 doctors against 81 posts at Barguna hospital
Barguna General Hospital, the district’s main government-run healthcare facility serving nearly 12 lakh people, has long been grappling with an acute shortage of doctors.
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