A Dark Day in Bangladesh’s Political History Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s House Attack
In a dramatic turn of events, a major protest in Dhaka turned violent as protesters damaged and set furnace to the old residence of Bangladesh’s founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The house was once turned into the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, but it was still located at the heart of burgeoning political unrest in the country.
Thousands March in ‘Bulldozer Procession’ Protest
The attack occurred on Wednesday evening when thousands of protesters congregated outside the 32 Dhanmondi residence, following a call on social media for a “Bulldozer Procession.” The rally coincided with an online speech by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Sheikh Hasina’s Emotional Speech Amid Crisis
Addressing the nation, Hasina condemned the destruction of her family’s ancient home, emphasizing that whilst constructions can be demolished, records can’t be erased. She criticized the present day administration beneath Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, suggesting that the student-led motion was once being used as a device for a large political agenda.
A Symbol of Bangladesh’s Independence Under Attack
The 32 Dhanmondi dwelling holds sizeable historic value, having served as Mujib’s political base at some stage in the country’s warfare for independence. The house, already a web page of tragedy following Mujib’s assassination in 1975, grew to be a countrywide landmark below Awami League rule.
Calls for Wider Demolitions Spark Further Controversy
However, amidst the disturbance, an essential figure in the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Abdul Hannan Masud demanded that all houses owned by former Awami League leaders should be demolished. The media houses are also banned from delivering Hasina’s speech also further exacerbating political tensions.
Bangladesh’s Political Crisis Grows Deeper
Hasina, who has been in exile in India since her authorities were overthrown last year, appealed to students to return to their books instead of being used as political pawns. Meanwhile, the caretaker government has announced moves to extradite Hasina and other Awami League members who have returned to Bangladesh.
This tragic tournament marks some other chapter in Bangladesh’s turbulent political landscape, elevating issues over the future stability of the country. Destroying Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house is no longer just an attack on a building but an attack on Bangladesh’s historical legacy.
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