Scientists announced the discovery of an ancient river bed 1 - 1,7 km wide, known as a palaeochannel, 45 km south of the present main course of the Ganga-Padma River, a remnant of a former course diverted by a previously unknown earthquake 2.500 years ago

There have been many attacks against the Hindu community, the largest religious minority, which have increased after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, but have also been exaggerated by a widespread disinformation campaign

The UNHRC stated that there is a credible probability of an 'unnecessary' use of force by Bangladeshi security forces against student-led protesters

A group of 48 young entrepreneurs expressed solidarity with the student movement and its demands and produced a statement calling for the people's demands not to go unheeded

Bangladesh's Supreme Court has scaled back the criticised quota-based system of public appointments that led to the violent anti-government protests in recent weeks, during which more than 100 people died