Earlier in the day, popular actress Tanjin Tisha was reported to have been hospitalised, and the matter was confirmed by Ahsan Habib Nasim, the president of Actors' Equity Bangladesh, who in turn sent his thoughts and prayers to her.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader warns of stern action against the people who are spreading rumour on “human sacrifice” for Padma Bridge construction.

The National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC) will soon be able to block and filter anti-government propaganda and other content to be used for criminal activities on the internet.

Law enforcers have arrested four more people from the capital for allegedly trying to create unrest by spreading rumours on social media instigating the student protest.