TIME's Top 100 Photos of 2024 features KM Asad's capture of 5th August

Bangladeshi photographer KM Asad's photo of anti-government protesters celebrating at Ganabhaban on August 5, 2024, was included in Time magazine's top 100 photos of the year, ranking 72nd. The photo captured protesters waving the national flag atop the residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Asad expressed his gratitude on social media, thanking AFP News Agency for supporting his work. His photo was also featured on the front page of The New York Times on August 6. Asad reflected on the emotional and challenging times in Bangladesh, emphasizing the power of photojournalism to raise international awareness and unite people for a better future.