India expressed deep anguish on Thursday over the vandalism of the residence of Bangladesh's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and strongly condemned the "act of vandalism.
On queries from the media regarding the attack on Rahman's residence, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "It is sad that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5, 2025.
Further underlining the significance of the residence, Jaiswal said, "All those who value the freedom struggle that nurtured Bangla identity and pride are aware of the importance of this residence for the national consciousness of Bangladesh. This act of vandalism should be strongly condemned.
The MEA deeply condemned the attack while pointing to the historical and cultural values of the residence. India demanded that perpetrators be brought before justice, which is an imperative towards maintaining peace in the region.
A mob vandalized the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka on Wednesday, according to Dhaka Tribune. Flames could be seen erupting from one of the floors of the house, as protesters, reportedly demanding a ban on the Awami League, stormed the premises after breaking open the gate, causing widespread destruction.
Bangladesh's present Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, reportedly had an online speech. Posts on social media earlier had made calls for a "Bulldozer Procession" toward the Dhanmondi-32 residence if Sheikh Hasina made that speech.
The house began to be knocked down with the help of an excavator around 10:45 p.m. local time. Protesters, who were present at about 8 pm, opened their way in and broke the gate. Then protesters vandalized and vandalized a part of that property by attacking the second storey by hanging on to broken hammers and wooden planks, and many of them began destroying portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. And sections of historic house got broken.
On Thursday, Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a strong protest with the Indian government over the "false and fabricated" comments and statements being made on various platforms, including social media, by the country's former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. The Bangladesh government expressed its concern, disappointment, and serious reservations regarding these statements, which it claimed were aimed at instigating instability.
In a protest note handed over to the Acting High Commissioner of India in Dhaka, Bangladesh Foreign Ministry declared that these statements were hurting the sentiments of people in Bangladesh. The ministry further stated that such actions by Sheikh Hasina were hostile towards Bangladesh and detrimental to efforts to establish a healthy relationship between the two countries.
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