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The Indian government expressed deep regret over the demolition of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home, a symbol of Bangladesh’s resistance, and urged strong condemnation of the act.
A vandalised photograph of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, is seen inside his demolished Dhanmondi-32 residence, in Dhaka. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
India on Thursday voiced anguish over destruction of the historic residence of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and said the “act of vandalism’ should be strongly condemned.
Rahman’s residence in Dhaka was destroyed by some so called protesters on Wednesday.
“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,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir 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,” he said.
Jaiswal was responding to media queries on the incident.
“This act of vandalism should be strongly condemned,” he said.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
