Highlights of the week August 5-11

Bangladesh's prime minister has fled the country

Bangladeshi security forces patrolled the capital Monday, August 5, as protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasin said they planned to return to the streets of Dhaka after the bloodiest day of unrest since demonstrations began last month. Analysts fear the violence could surpass Sunday's levels, when hundreds of thousands of protesters and government supporters across the country clashed with sticks and knives and security forces opened fire with rifles.

In Dhaka, soldiers and police blocked access to Hasina's office with razor wire to enforce a curfew that went into effect on Sunday evening. Mobile internet was severely restricted across the country, offices were closed and more than 3,500 vital garment factories were shut down.

The protests, which began last month over quotas for government jobs, have escalated into some of the worst unrest of Hasina's 15-year rule and led to widespread calls for her resignation. A key leader of the civil disobedience movement, Asif Mahmud, said: 'The time has come for the final protest.' At least 94 people were killed on Sunday, including 14 policemen, many of whom were killed when protesters stormed a police station in the northeastern town of Enayetpur.

The death toll since the protests began in early July has reached at least 300, according to AFP. The United Nations has called for an end to the violence in Bangladesh. Experts have expressed deep concern about the situation, warning that Hasina's government is only exacerbating the crisis. The protests have reached all sectors of society, including celebrities, musicians and actors, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister's rule.

On 5 August, it was reported that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had resigned and fled the country after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations. Jubilant crowds stormed the presidential palace unopposed, carrying away furniture and televisions. In Dhaka, protesters climbed the statue of Hasina's father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of the state, and began to destroy it with an axe.

The eviction marked the end of Hasina's 15-year rule. According to her son, Sajib Wazed Joy, Hasina left the country for her safety at the insistence of her family and has no intention of returning to politics. General Waker-uz-Zaman, the army chief of staff, announced her resignation in a televised address and said an interim government would be formed.

The events in Dhaka came amid ongoing violence in the country, where protests have escalated into a campaign to oust Hasina. Thousands of people have been injured and more than 300 killed since the unrest began. Hasina had ruled Bangladesh since 2009 and her departure has come to symbolise popular discontent and demands for change.

Dolce launches perfume for dogs

Italian luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana has launched a perfume for dogs, named after the pet of one of the company's co-founders. The perfume, called Fefe, is alcohol-free and has passed veterinary safety checks.

The bottle is adorned with a 24-carat gold paw and is inspired by Domenico Dolce's love for his faithful companion. The fragrance is described as a "mastery of the sense of smell", combining notes of ylang-ylang, musk and sandalw

Fefe is available in Dolce & Gabbana stores and online for €99 (£85). The human perfume is not recommended for use on animals due to the risk of irritation and discomfort, especially given dogs' sensitivity to odours.

Luxembourg out of Olympic race

Luxembourg's Vera Hoffmann failed to qualify for the final of the 1,500 metres, finishing tenth in the qualifying round with a time of 4 minutes 11.28 seconds. This was a worse result than in the first round.

Vera Hoffmann's elimination marked the end of Luxembourg's participation in the Olympic Games. Four days before the end of the competition, no athlete from the Grand Duchy is competing in the remaining disciplines.