Vandalisation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence is regrettable: MEA

In response to media queries regarding the vandalism if Rahman’s residence, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was quoted as saying by ANI, “It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5, 2025.”

“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,” he added.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence set on fire

This comes a day after a mob vandalised and set ablaze the residence of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on Wednesday.

The vandalization took place after Hasina appealed to Awami League workers in a virtual address to protest against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

On Wednesday, protesters arrived at the Dhanmondi 32 area with bulldozers and threatened to raze the house.

However, they decided against demolishing the house and instead broke the main gate, as well as vandalised it before setting fire to the property, The Dhaka Tribune reported.

The attackers said the house was a symbol of "authoritarianism and fascism" and vowed to remove traces of what they called 'Mujibism' in the country.

While carrying out the attack, the mob chanted slogans and demanded the execution of Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India on August 5 last year after massive anti-government protests.

Ahead of the planned protest by the Awami League, several supporters and workers of the party were arrested.

Vandalism spreads

Far away from Dhaka, houses of Awami League leaders were attacked and torched, and murals and busts of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were destroyed or defaced across the country on Thursday.