A day after deadly clashes in Bangladesh killed nearly 100 people, protesting students in the South Asian country marched to the capital Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) in defiance of a nationwide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina 'leaves for safer place' as thousands march to Dhaka

A deadly clash between two ethnic groups in Bangladesh has claimed eight lives and left scores injured. Additional police force has been deployed in south-eastern Bandarban district fearing more violence among the feuding groups.

Eight killed in deadly ethnic clashes in Bangladesh, police on toes fearing more violence

Amid reports of violence and alleged human rights violations in Bangladesh during the December 30 general elections, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has called for those responsible for the violence to be held to account.

Hold those responsible accountable for 'violent attacks and intimidation' in Bangladesh election: UN