Police stations in Dhaka, Bangladesh, have resumed operations after a three-day strike by officers. This action followed the appointment of a new Inspector General of Police, Mainul Islam.
The strike began on August 6, initiated by the National Association of Rank and File Police Officers. Officers protested due to increased risks in their duties following violent riots and attacks on police stations and personnel.
These riots were triggered by protests against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had ordered police to suppress the demonstrations.
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Three police stations in the Tejgayon area of Dhaka, where the Prime Minister’s office is located, have reopened. The new Inspector General of Police had urged officers to return to work within 24 hours, a request supported by armed forces and law enforcement.
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Amid the unrest, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister left Dhaka for safety. Hasina is reported to have resigned and sought asylum in the UK. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been appointed head of the interim government.
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Protests, initiated by the “Student Movement against Discrimination,” led to widespread violence, with over 400 reported deaths.
The new interim government, sworn in on August 8, is prioritizing the restoration of order and the resolution of ongoing unrest.
