A large mob on Wednesday set fire to the house of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dahaka.
This Mujib’s residence, located in Dhanmondi 32, became an iconic symbol in Bangladesh history as Sheikh Mujib largely led the pre-independence autonomy movement for decades from here.
During Sheikh Hasina’s address, which was organized by the now-disbanded student wing Chhatra League, the mob entered the property and went on a vandalism streak. They reportedly climbed the structure and set fire to the top floor of the house.
It should be note that the house, now a memorial, holds immense historical significance for the people of Bangladesh and was previously turned into the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, named after Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, often referred to as “Bangabandhu” or “Friend of Bengal.”
The protesters, who have been advocating for the abolition of Bangladesh’s 1972 Constitution, are also demanding the removal of the “Mujibist constitution” and have proposed modifications to the national anthem, a remnant of the post-independence government led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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This marks the second attack on the house, the first having occurred on August 5 last year, following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year Awami League rule, which was overthrown by a student-led movement. At that time, Hasina and her sister fled to India on a Bangladesh Air Force flight.
