Each month The Associated Press honors photographers for outstanding coverage while on assignment.

The winners for the August 2024 AP Photo Contest are Rajib Dhar for his photo of people crying for a man who was killed during the anti-government protests in Bangladesh.

Julio Cortez, Alex Brandon and Frank Franklin II for News Photography Story, for their combined coverage of protests surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill.

Rajanish Kakade for Feature Photography Single Image, for his photo of a farmer holding onto the reins as he slides through mud behind his speeding oxen during a traditional oxen plow race in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

David Goldman for Feature Photography Story, for his story on India’s abandoned aging elderly population.

Francisco Seco for Sports Photography Single Image, for his photo of Stiliana Nikolova, of Bulgaria, performing her ball exercise in rhythmic gymnastics individuals all-round qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Petr David Josek for Sports Photography Story, for his coverage of athletes competing during the summer Olympic games in Paris.

Congratulations to all the photographers for their outstanding work. This month’s winning images judged by Rafiq Maqbool are featured below.

News Photography Single Image | Rajib Dhar

Bangladesh Protests

People cry as the dead body of a man, who was killed during the anti-government protests in Bangladesh, is brought to a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)

News Photography Story | Julio Cortez, Alex Brandon and Frank Franklin II

Election 2024 DNC

Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Election 2024 DNC

Millie Ghapson and Jarin Edwards eat as protesters march prior to the start of the Democratic National Convention Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Election 2024 DNC

Ukrainian supporters protest before the start of the Democratic National Convention, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Election 2024 DNC

Protesters march to the Democratic National Convention after a rally at Union Park Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Election 2024 DNC

Protesters demonstrate prior to the Democratic National Convention Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Election 2024 DNC

Police take a protester into custody after a fence surrounding United Center was knock down at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Election 2024 DNC

Police take a protester into custody after a fence surrounding United Center was knock down at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Election 2024 DNC

Protesters burn a flag near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Election 2024 DNC

Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Election 2024 DNC

Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Election 2024 DNC

Police break up a demonstration during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Election 2024 DNC

Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Feature Photography Single Image | Rajanish Kakade

India Oxen Race

A farmer holds onto the reins as he slides through mud behind his speeding oxen during a traditional oxen plow race known as Nangarni Spardha at Dervan village in Ratnagiri district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Feature Photography Story | David Goldman

India's Abandoned Elderly

Baleshwar, who does not use a surname, is lifted onto a stretcher by onlookers and Avanish Kumar, left, part of a rescue crew from Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society, or SHEOWS, a home for the aged and unwanted, Thursday, April 18, 2024 in New Delhi, India. Baleshwar had been living on the street with a fractured leg when he was found. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Atmaram, who does not use a surname and was found living on the street, is transported by ambulance to the Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society, or SHEOWS, a home for the aged and unwanted, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The stories of the abandoned are often incomplete, riddled with holes punched by time, their reticence and, sometimes, the fog of dementia. Atmaram is no different and, this night, has no explanation for why he was living on the street. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Atmaram, who does not use a surname and was found living on the street, is washed up as he¥s brought to the Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society, or SHEOWS, a home for the aged and unwanted, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in New Delhi, India. His shower is done and Atmaram is given fresh clothes and served a hot meal on a metal tray before being shown to a bed in a communal room. The shelter¥s staff has repeated this routine many times but none utters what they know to be true: Few who arrive here will ever see their families again. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Residents begin their day with yoga at Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society, or SHEOWS, a home for the aged and unwanted, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Garhmukteshwar, India. A feeling of acceptance is pervasive here. Those who call this home may have been cast away by their families, but they have been saved from the streets. Comfort comes with the rhythm of reliable meals and afternoon teas and their own quiet prayers. Castes disappear and friendships bloom. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Rajhu Phooljale, 65, weeps while recalling his story of abandonment as he’s comforted by Dr. Salim Ahamad, right, and manager Naved Khan at Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society, or SHEOWS, a home for the aged and unwanted where he is a resident, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Garhmukteshwar, India. “I nurtured them from the time they were small,” he says. “Isn’t it their duty to take care of me?” (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Resident Vijaya Lakshmi, 85, walks through a courtyard at Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society, or SHEOWS, a home for the aged and unwanted, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Garhmukteshwar, India. SHEOWS has taken in 10, 000 people since its founding, but there is no reliable tally of India’s total population of abandoned elders. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Renu Dasi, who said she was 106, smiles at five-month-old Saanvi Dagur while visiting with his parents who donate to the Maitri Ghar Vidhwa Ashram where Dasi is a resident, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Vrindavan, India. Until recently, Indian widows were expected to follow the sociocultural codes of a patriarchal Hindu society that demands a woman lead a life of asceticism after a husband's death. The holy city of Vrindavan, which has thousands of temples, is known as the City of Widows because it has given shelter to thousands of these women. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Abandoned by her sons, Brajrani Gaur, 62, left, sews a garment as part of the skill development classes offered at the government-run ashram Krishna Kutir, where she is a resident, Monday, April 15, 2024 in Vrindavan, India. An Indian born just 70 years ago was forecast to live nearly half as long as one today. But longer lives have often brought with them greater medical need and thrust the next generation into economic binds that force them to balance the needs of their parents with the needs of their own children. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

A tear rolls down the cheek of Brajrani Gaur, 62, as she recounts how she was abandoned by her sons, Monday, April 15, 2024, as she sits in the government-run ashram Krishna Kutir, where she is a resident, in Vrindavan, India. By tradition, Indian parents live with a son, who is responsible for their care, though in practice, the work typically falls to women. That remains the norm, but a growing number of older Indians now have absentee children and inadequate help to keep up with expenses or care. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Mustan, left, who doesn’t use a surname, helps lead fellow resident Begam, who also goes by one name and is blind and deaf, through a morning walk in the small courtyard at Second Chance Foundation, a rescue home for the abandoned and elderly, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Hyderabad, India. By tradition, Indian parents live with a son, who is responsible for their care, though in practice, the work typically falls to women. That remains the norm. In the very worst cases, parents are ousted from their home by a child in a dispute over money or in a wits-end solution to incontinence they can’t stomach or dementia they can’t handle. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

The body of resident Yadagiri, who didn¥t use a surname, is wrapped by Jasper Paul, left, founder of Second Chance Foundation, a rescue home for the abandoned and elderly, with the help of employee Mohammed Fahad, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Hyderabad, India. Beyond noting his name and that he was quiet, in declining health, and abandoned by his family, the staff don¥t know much more.(AP Photo/David Goldman)

India's Abandoned Elderly

Abandoned by his family, the body of Yadagiri, who didn¥t use a surname, is cremated as Jasper Paul, right, founder of Second Chance Foundation, a rescue home for the abandoned and elderly where Yadagiri was a resident, looks on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Hyderabad, India. No words are spoken and no tears are shed. When it is over, the ashes are scooped into a sack and placed in a locker. They will be held for a year in case a relative comes. Paul has arranged hundreds of funerals, though, and has little hope. "Nobody¥s going to come and claim them," he says, "even after they die." (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Sports Photography Single Image | Francisco Seco

Paris Olympics Rhythmic Gymnastics

Stiliana Nikolova, of Bulgaria, performs her ball exercise in rhythmic gymnastics individuals all-round qualification round at La Chapelle Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Sports Photography Story | Petr David Josek

Paris Olympics

Rafael Pereira of Brazil competes in a men's 110-meters hurdles repechage at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Noah Lyles, of the United States, jumps ahead of the men's 100-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Noah Lyles, of the United States, rests on the track following the men's 200-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.(AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Noah Lyles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the men's 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Winfred Yavi, of Bahrain, celebrates after winning the women's 3000-meters steeplechase final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Alessia Zarbo, of France, falls on the track during the women's 10,000-meter run at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Janieve Russell, of Jamaica, starts in her women's 400-meters hurdles semifinal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Melissa Jefferson, of the United States, prepares for the women's 4 x 100-meter relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Grant Holloway, of the United States, celebrates winning the men's 110-meters hurdles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Femke Bol, of the Netherlands, celebrates was she anchors her team to victory in the 4x400-meter relay mixed final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Mohamed Amin Jhinaoui, of Tunisia, pulls his jersey over his face as he reacts to finishing fourth in the men's 3000-meter steeplechase final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Paris Olympics

Sha'carri Richardson competes in the women's 4x100-meter relay heat at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Lead photo: Sha'carri Richardson competes in the women's 4x100-meter relay heat at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

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