Bangla Newspaper – Prothom Alo

Prothom Alo app provides latest news update on the go

Prothom Alo · com.mcc.prothomalo

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 1M+ downloads v9.21 74.2 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.21 (921001)
Updated: Sep 2, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 74.2 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Nov 4, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 20 (3 sensitive)
Website: prothomalo.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Bangla Newspaper – Prothom Alo is an app by Prothom Alo in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least November 2021. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.3, the APK grew from 37 MB to 74.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 20 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: record audio, modify shared storage and read media visual user selected. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.20. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v9.21

-Redesigned header for easier navigation -New video tab added to the bottom menu -Enhanced category bar under the header for quick access -Refined fonts and layout for a cleaner look -Improved overall user experience & performance Update now to enjoy a smoother, smarter reading experience on the Prothom Alo app!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Prothom Alo is the largest Bangla newspaper from Dhaka (Bangladesh). This is the official app of Prothom Alo for Android users to provide its readers with Bangla news on the go. This app for Bangla news from the most respected Bangla newspaper keeps you updated with the latest happenings in all over Bangladesh. It allows you to replicate on the go the same experience you get on the website of this Bangla newspaper by providing you news of the latest happenings in Bangladesh. Features of this app: • All the latest news, features, most-read news from Prothom Alo • Latest & Most Read News. Keep on top of popular stories across Prothom Alo, regularly updated throughout the day • Video gallery • Push notifications for breaking news stories • Photo galleries and full-screen images • Login option • Comment on a particular news • Share news on different social media channels Install the app now and get the experience of the most trusted Bangla newspaper on your Android device. Prothom Alo is the Bangla newspaper of the Mediastar Ltd. and is published from Dhaka. Note: This app features content from Prothomalo.com Bangla section only.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v9.3. Since v9.19 it requires Android 7.0+.

v9.21 LATEST Sep 2, 2026 74.2 MB TRUSTED v9.20 Jul 8, 2026 74.2 MB TRUSTED v9.19 May 9, 2026 72.7 MB TRUSTED v9.16 Nov 18, 2025 79.7 MB TRUSTED v9.3 Dec 25, 2025 37 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 2, 2026.
Certificate issued to “MCC Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 2, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 2, 2026
Signed byCN=MCC, OU=MCC, O=MCC Ltd, L=Dhaka, ST=Dhaka, C=BD
Signing certificate (SHA-1)DD:88:59:03:16:E4:10:95:15:AD:02:DE:F0:E7:BD:C8:F4:C0:B5:D7
File MD58075a133c801857f13c4c9eb0d7029ef
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

Bangla Newspaper – Prothom Alo requests 20 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read media visual user selected Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Access notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.mcc.prothomalo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone

Bangla Newspaper – Prothom Alo APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Bangla Newspaper – Prothom Alo for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 9.16 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 9.16 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Bangla Newspaper – Prothom Alo APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8075a133c801857f13c4c9eb0d7029ef.