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Bangladesh’s former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a grocery store owner during violent protests that led to her government’s collapse. The case, filed by a well-wisher of the deceased, also implicates other high-ranking officials, including the Awami League General Secretary and former Home Minister. The protests, sparked by a controversial job quota system, resulted in over 230 deaths, bringing the total death toll since the unrest began in July to 560. Following Hasina’s resignation and flight to India, an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been formed, and political parties are engaging in discussions about the future of elections.

The White House has firmly denied any involvement in the recent mass protests in Bangladesh that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The US government maintains its stance of non-interference in the country’s internal affairs, asserting that the Bangladeshi people should decide their own government’s future.

Mallorca, Spain, has become a focal point for the global overtourism debate as residents protest the influx of tourists, demanding stricter regulations and more sustainable tourism practices. The protests highlight the growing concerns about the impact of mass tourism on local communities, leading to a shift towards more responsible tourism models worldwide.

Bangladesh’s electricity demand rose by 7% over three weeks of nationwide protests, fueled by increased household air conditioner use during a scorching summer. This trend highlights the growing reliance on electricity for cooling in the face of extreme weather, even as industrial activity remained disrupted.

Two Iranian journalists, Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, have had their jail sentences reduced after appeals courts acquitted them of charges of collaborating with the United States. The women, who were initially sentenced for their coverage of Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, will continue to serve their sentences for other charges, but their lawyers hope they will be freed under an amnesty.

Protests by junior doctors continue in Kolkata following the rape and murder of a second-year postgraduate trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. A ‘civic volunteer’ has been arrested in connection with the crime, but allegations of a cover-up persist. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice.

Tens of thousands of Serbs protested in Belgrade against a proposed lithium mining project, leading President Aleksandar Vučić to convene a government crisis meeting. The project, backed by Rio Tinto, aims to secure lithium for electric car batteries, but protesters fear environmental damage. The protests, deemed illegal by authorities, have been described as politically motivated, raising concerns about a potential coup.

Syed Refaat Ahmed has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Bangladesh following the resignation of his predecessor, Obaidul Hassan, amid ongoing student-led protests. This appointment is the latest in a series of changes within the government, replacing officials perceived as aligned with the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has condemned attacks on minority communities following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. He urged students to protect minority families and called for national unity, while the Chief Justice and other top judges resigned amidst ongoing protests for judicial reform.

Bangladesh’s Chief Justice and Central Bank Governor have resigned following widespread student protests targeting officials appointed during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime. The protests, which have led to the deaths of hundreds, have forced Hasina to flee to India.