Prothom Alo, which means “First Light“ in Bengali, was founded in 1998 by Matiur Rahman, a prominent journalist and editor in Bangladesh. Rahman established the newspaper with the vision of providing independent, quality journalism to the Bangladeshi people during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The idea was to create a platform for objective reporting and diverse viewpoints. Today, Prothom Alo is owned by Transcom Group, a large Bangladeshi conglomerate, with Matiur Rahman continuing to serve as the editor. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Prothom Alo covers a wide range of news topics including politics, business, sports, entertainment, and technology. As one of Bangladesh's leading newspapers, it provides comprehensive coverage of both national and international news. The newspaper has also successfully transitioned into the digital age, with its website becoming one of the most visited Bangladeshi news sites globally. Prothom Alo is known for its investigative journalism and in-depth analysis of social and political issues affecting Bangladesh and South Asia. One interesting fact: Prothom Alo has played a pioneering role in promoting digital literacy in Bangladesh. In 2000, it launched one of the first Unicode-compliant Bengali websites, making it easier for Bangladeshis around the world to read news in their native language online. This initiative significantly contributed to the growth of Bengali content on the internet and helped bridge the digital divide for Bengali speakers.