Bangladesh in Turmoil: Police Urged to Restore Law Amid Chaos

Students in Bangladesh managed traffic as volunteers amidst chaos following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government. Authorities reshuffled police leadership as officials urged police to resume duties. Unrest and violence have disrupted businesses and incited attacks, leading to multiple casualties and significant property damage including the destruction of musician Rahul Ananda's home.

In the wake of the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, chaos has engulfed Bangladesh as police forces vacated their posts, leaving students to manage traffic on their own. A top police official has urged officers to resume duties and restore law and order.

Additional Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidur Rahman has been tasked with overseeing the crisis and has called for a phased return to duty for the police force, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public safety.

The unrest has led to significant disruptions, including attacks on police facilities and mass resignations from top officials. Businesses fear ongoing violence, while reports of attacks on minorities and the destruction of a musician's residence have heightened the sense of instability.

(With inputs from agencies.)