Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.

Officers vanished from the streets of the sprawling megacity of 20 million people last week after Hasina's resignation and flight abroad ended her 15-year rule.

Police were loathed for spearheading a lethal crackdown on the weeks of protests that forced her departure, with 42 officers among the more than 450 people killed.

Police had vowed not to resume work until their safety on duty was guaranteed, but they agreed to return after late-night talks with the new interim government, helmed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

"It's good to be back," assistant commissioner Snehasish Das told AFP while standing at a busy intersection directing traffic.

"As we feel secure now, we are back on duty."

Student-led protests against Hasina's government had been largely peaceful until police attempted to violently disperse them.

Around 450 of the country's 600 police stations were targeted in arson and vandalism attacks over the past month, according to the national police union.

Some began reopening late last week under guard by the army, an institution held in higher esteem for largely refusing to participate in the crackdown.

In the police's absence, the students who led the protests that toppled Hasina volunteered to restore law and order after looting and reprisal attacks in the hours after her departure.

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They acted as traffic wardens, formed overnight neighbourhood watch patrols and guarded Hindu temples and other places of worship, quickly settling the unrest.

Das said there was "no tension" between police and the students who had been performing their duties.

"Students have done a tremendous job in the past few days," he added. "Our thanks to them."

The volunteers, for their part, said they were relieved to yield back their responsibilities.

"It's too difficult for us to manage the vehicles," Chanu Abdullah, 27, told AFP. "I'm really thankful the police came back."

<h3>‘Heinous attacks’</h3>

Yunus's de facto cabinet now administering the country said it had noted with "grave concern" some attacks on Hindus and other minorities.

In its first official statement on Sunday night, the cabinet said it would work to "find ways to resolve such heinous attacks".

Bangladeshi Hindus account for around eight percent of the country's 170 million people and have regularly been the targets of violence during periods of upheaval.

Hundreds have arrived on India's border since last week, asking to cross.

The leadership of Jamaat, Bangladesh's largest Islamist party, said it would meet with representatives of the Hindu community and other minority leaders later Monday in a bid to ease tensions.

Hasina, 76, fled by helicopter to neighbouring India a week ago as protesters flooded Dhaka's streets in a dramatic end to her iron-fisted tenure.

Her government was accused of widespread human rights abuses, including the extrajudicial killing of thousands of her political opponents.

But new home minister Sakhawat Hossain said the government had no intention of banning Hasina's Awami League party, which played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement.

"The party has made many contributions to Bangladesh -- we don't deny this," he told reporters.

"When the election comes, (they should) contest the elections."

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Interim leader Yunus returned from Europe on Thursday to head a temporary administration facing the monumental challenge of steering democratic reforms.

The 84-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work in microfinance, credited with helping millions of Bangladeshis out of grinding poverty.

He took office as "chief adviser" to a caretaker administration -- all fellow civilians bar Hossain, a retired brigadier-general -- and has said he wants to hold elections "within a few months".

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Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina. Officers vanished from the streets of the sprawling megacity of 20 million people last week after Hasina's resignation and flight abroad ended her 15-year rule. Police were loathed for spearheading a lethal crackdown on the weeks of protests that forced her departure, with 42 officers among the more than 450 people killed. Police had vowed not to resume work until their safety on duty was guaranteed, but they agreed to return after late-night talks with the new interim government, helmed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. "It's good to be back," assistant commissioner Snehasish Das told AFP while standing at a busy intersection directing traffic. "As we feel secure now, we are back on duty." Student-led protests against Hasina's government had been largely peaceful until police attempted to violently disperse them. Around 450 of the country's 600 police stations were targeted in arson and vandalism attacks over the past month, according to the national police union. Some began reopening late last week under guard by the army, an institution held in higher esteem for largely refusing to participate in the crackdown. In the police's absence, the students who led the protests that toppled Hasina volunteered to restore law and order after looting and reprisal attacks in the hours after her departure. Also read: Statue depicting Pakistan Army’s 1971 surrender to India vandalised in Bangladesh They acted as traffic wardens, formed overnight neighbourhood watch patrols and guarded Hindu temples and other places of worship, quickly settling the unrest. Das said there was "no tension" between police and the students who had been performing their duties. "Students have done a tremendous job in the past few days," he added. "Our thanks to them." The volunteers, for their part, said they were relieved to yield back their responsibilities. "It's too difficult for us to manage the vehicles," Chanu Abdullah, 27, told AFP. "I'm really thankful the police came back." ‘Heinous attacks’ Yunus's de facto cabinet now administering the country said it had noted with "grave concern" some attacks on Hindus and other minorities. In its first official statement on Sunday night, the cabinet said it would work to "find ways to resolve such heinous attacks". Bangladeshi Hindus account for around eight percent of the country's 170 million people and have regularly been the targets of violence during periods of upheaval. Hundreds have arrived on India's border since last week, asking to cross. The leadership of Jamaat, Bangladesh's largest Islamist party, said it would meet with representatives of the Hindu community and other minority leaders later Monday in a bid to ease tensions. Hasina, 76, fled by helicopter to neighbouring India a week ago as protesters flooded Dhaka's streets in a dramatic end to her iron-fisted tenure. Her government was accused of widespread human rights abuses, including the extrajudicial killing of thousands of her political opponents. But new home minister Sakhawat Hossain said the government had no intention of banning Hasina's Awami League party, which played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement. "The party has made many contributions to Bangladesh -- we don't deny this," he told reporters. "When the election comes, (they should) contest the elections." Also read: US lawmakers urge sanctions on ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's officials Interim leader Yunus returned from Europe on Thursday to head a temporary administration facing the monumental challenge of steering democratic reforms. The 84-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work in microfinance, credited with helping millions of Bangladeshis out of grinding poverty. He took office as "chief adviser" to a caretaker administration -- all fellow civilians bar Hossain, a retired brigadier-general -- and has said he wants to hold elections "within a few months". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bangladesh: Police return to streets, resume patrolling Dhaka after unrest

In Bangladesh, the situation is gradually returning to normal sea after continued civil unrest for more than a month. Protesting police officers called off their strike after the interim government assured them of meeting most of their demands.

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Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

“As President-elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries,” the Republican presidential nominee&nbsp;wrote in a post on Truth Social.

In 2017, Los Angeles competed with Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Trump did put his weight behind the city's bid and even met with Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee at the White House in June 2017.&nbsp;

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“Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!” Trump tweeted in July 2017.

The Olympic Organising Committee awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 games to Paris and the 2028 games to Los Angeles.

In his post, Trump also hit out at former president Barack Obama saying that he refused to address the International Olympic Committee. Trump alleged that Obama refused to meet with the IOC because the committee previously rejected his personally submitted request to get 2016 Olympics hosting rights to Chicago, and gave them to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro instead.

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"President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps because of a previous rejection by them of a proposal personally made by him!), which needed the enthusiastic support and approval of the U.S. President - Without which they would not have chosen our Country," Trump wrote.

"I gave them what they wanted to hear, and got the job done! It was my great honour to do so. Hopefully, I will be President, and our Country will have reached new (and record!) levels of success. SEE YOU IN 2028. Thank you!" he concluded.

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Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games. “As President-elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries,” the Republican presidential nominee wrote in a post on Truth Social. In 2017, Los Angeles competed with Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Trump did put his weight behind the city's bid and even met with Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee at the White House in June 2017. As President-Elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries. President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps… — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) August 12, 2024 × “Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!” Trump tweeted in July 2017. The Olympic Organising Committee awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 games to Paris and the 2028 games to Los Angeles. In his post, Trump also hit out at former president Barack Obama saying that he refused to address the International Olympic Committee. Trump alleged that Obama refused to meet with the IOC because the committee previously rejected his personally submitted request to get 2016 Olympics hosting rights to Chicago, and gave them to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro instead. Also read: US to deploy submarine in Middle East amid Israel-Iran war threat "President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps because of a previous rejection by them of a proposal personally made by him!), which needed the enthusiastic support and approval of the U.S. President - Without which they would not have chosen our Country," Trump wrote. "I gave them what they wanted to hear, and got the job done! It was my great honour to do so. Hopefully, I will be President, and our Country will have reached new (and record!) levels of success. SEE YOU IN 2028. Thank you!" he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump takes credit for LA 2028 Olympics, slams Obama: 'Got the job done'

Pakistan's Golden Boy, Arshad Nadeem, has returned to his hometown of Mian Channu to a hero's welcome. Nadeem is Pakistan's first individual gold medalist at the Olympic Games, winning the men's javelin gold with an Olympic record throw of 92.97 meters. Watch as WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick visits Olympic medalist Arshad Nadeem's house.

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Israel expects a major Iranian attack to be launched within days. Reports are indicating that Israeli intelligence officials believe that Iran has settled on attacking Israel in the coming days. Iran's expected retaliation could even come before scheduled ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel on the 15th of August.

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Ukrainian troops have advanced some 30 km into Russian territory with Moscow terming it an effort by terrorists to destabilize the country in the latest continuing tensions between Kyiv and Moscow. Watch this video to know more.

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22 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In other news,&nbsp;The Iranian government is at odds over how to retaliate against Israel following the killing of Haniyeh.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/22-chinese-military-aircraft-breach-taiwans-air-defense-zone-748884">22 Chinese military aircraft breach Taiwan's air defence zone</a>

Taiwan's defense ministry reported sighting 28 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels. Twenty-two of the planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone in a 24-hour period.

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A confrontation between Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian and some hardliners within the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has cast uncertainty over Iran's response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

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The United States (US) Ambassador to Mexico&nbsp;Ken Salazar said on Friday (Aug 9) that Sinaloa drug cartel leader&nbsp;"El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in the US after flying there "against his will.

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Gaza's civil defence agency said on Saturday (Aug 10) that an Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza City, killing 40 people.&nbsp;

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22 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In other news, The Iranian government is at odds over how to retaliate against Israel following the killing of Haniyeh.

22 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In other news, The Iranian government is at odds over how to retaliate against Israel following the killing of Haniyeh. Click on the links to read more... 22 Chinese military aircraft breach Taiwan's air defence zone Taiwan's defense ministry reported sighting 28 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels. Twenty-two of the planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone in a 24-hour period. Iran's guards want to hit Israeli cities, new president focuses on Mossad A confrontation between Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian and some hardliners within the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has cast uncertainty over Iran's response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Sinaloa cartel's 'El Mayo' taken against his will, says envoy The United States (US) Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said on Friday (Aug 9) that Sinaloa drug cartel leader "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in the US after flying there "against his will. Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strike on school in Gaza City kills 40 Gaza's civil defence agency said on Saturday (Aug 10) that an Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza City, killing 40 people. WATCH: What's behind Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk? ×

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An Italian appeals court upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction on Friday (Aug 9), ruling that her handwritten memo, which falsely implicated a Congolese bar owner in her roommate's 2007 murder, provided sufficient evidence.

The slander conviction is the only one remaining against her long after Knox was definitively pardoned of the murder, and she traveled to Florence in June hoping to remove the last legal stain against her — only to be convicted again.

With Knox's coerced confessions overturned, the Florence appellate court was left to examine only her handwritten document as evidence in the slander case against her.

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The highest court's ruling followed a finding by a European court that Knox's rights had been violated during a long night of questioning.

“The document was written unexpectedly and freely, as the accused confirmed in the course of her examination,″ the Florence appellate court said in a 35-page document that gave its reasoning for the June conviction.&nbsp;

The court said that the memo contained “the objective details of the crime of slander.”

Notably, Knox's hand-written document was an attempt to walk back the accusations against Lumumba. 
“I’m very uncertain of the reality of the statements because they were made under the pressure of stress, shock and extreme exhaustion,” Knox wrote.

Knox wrote that she had been under pressure&nbsp;and told she faced 30 years in prison while being questioned overnight and went on to repeat elements of her accusation against Lumumba. “These events feel like a dream. I can’t determine if they’re real or imagined answers to my questions.”

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It may be mentioned here, in 2019, European Court of Human Rights ordered Italy to pay Knox damages for failing to provide a lawyer or an independent judge during the extended night of questioning during which she signed the two statements fingering Lumumba.

Knox's lawyer vowed to appeal the ruling, claiming the court's decision undermined the European Court of Human Rights, which previously awarded Knox damages.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Italian appeals court upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction on Friday (Aug 9), ruling that her handwritten memo, which falsely implicated a Congolese bar owner in her roommate's 2007 murder, provided sufficient evidence.

An Italian appeals court upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction on Friday (Aug 9), ruling that her handwritten memo, which falsely implicated a Congolese bar owner in her roommate's 2007 murder, provided sufficient evidence. The slander conviction is the only one remaining against her long after Knox was definitively pardoned of the murder, and she traveled to Florence in June hoping to remove the last legal stain against her — only to be convicted again. With Knox's coerced confessions overturned, the Florence appellate court was left to examine only her handwritten document as evidence in the slander case against her. Also read: Italian Court finds Amanda Knox guilty of slander over 2007 murder The highest court's ruling followed a finding by a European court that Knox's rights had been violated during a long night of questioning. “The document was written unexpectedly and freely, as the accused confirmed in the course of her examination,″ the Florence appellate court said in a 35-page document that gave its reasoning for the June conviction. The court said that the memo contained “the objective details of the crime of slander.” Notably, Knox's hand-written document was an attempt to walk back the accusations against Lumumba. “I’m very uncertain of the reality of the statements because they were made under the pressure of stress, shock and extreme exhaustion,” Knox wrote. Knox wrote that she had been under pressure and told she faced 30 years in prison while being questioned overnight and went on to repeat elements of her accusation against Lumumba. “These events feel like a dream. I can’t determine if they’re real or imagined answers to my questions.” Also read: Italy: Amanda Knox reconvicted of slander in case linked to 2007 murder It may be mentioned here, in 2019, European Court of Human Rights ordered Italy to pay Knox damages for failing to provide a lawyer or an independent judge during the extended night of questioning during which she signed the two statements fingering Lumumba. Knox's lawyer vowed to appeal the ruling, claiming the court's decision undermined the European Court of Human Rights, which previously awarded Knox damages. (With inputs from agencies)

Amanda Knox's false accusation of bar owner stands: Italian court 

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The Indian men’s hockey team came from a goal down to beat Spain 2-1 and win the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and gave a befitting farewell to veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who played his last International match on Thursday.

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#Gravitas | Cheap Houthi drones, made from scraps have become a big challenge for the U.S. as its leads efforts to protect Red Sea shipping from the Yemen-based group. According to reports, the fight against Houthis is putting pressure on Pentagon budget.

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#Gravitas | Japan is commemorating the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Nagasaki. Three days after the Hiroshima attack, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, killing over 75,000 people immediately. Speaking on the occasion, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida noted how the international community is more deeply divided over nuclear proliferation and urged the world to let "Nagasaki be the last place to suffer an atomic bombing." Watch in for more details!

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As tectonic plates shift beneath the land of the rising Sun, Japan finds itself on the brink of potential disaster. In an unprecedented move the nation has issued a stark warning about the looming threat of a catastrophic earthquake. Gravitas tells you more!

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#Gravitas In Iraq, a proposed bill has ignited a massive controversy, it seeks to lower the legal age of marriage for girls to just 9 years old. The statistics in Iraq are already grim. According to UNICEF, 28% of girls in Iraq are married before they turn 18. This new proposed bill threatens to make this worse.

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#Gravitas | Africa is edging closer to declaring a public health emergency over the alarming rise in Mpox cases. Over the past week alone, the continent has reported 887 confirmed cases of Mpox, bringing the total for the year to a staggering 15,132 cases. These numbers represent a 160% increase compared to the same period last year.

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#Gravitas | Ukraine achieved a major win in the war by catching Russians off-guard with its cross-border raid in Kursk. However, Russia has been able to reinforce its forces and has been able to inflict heavy damages on Ukrainian forces. Can Ukraine sustain the operation in Kursk?

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#Gravitas | For the first time, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised for October 7 intelligence failure. This is significant as so far Netanyahu has either shifted the blame or adopted a policy of silence on the issue, promising only to "wipe out" Hamas from Gaza. What, then, explains the change of heart? Why has the Israeli PM apologised now? Was it because of pressure or ultimatum from the U.S.?

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One behind the bars, and another from the outside world. Both pen pals create history. Watch in for more details!

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