In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a mob vandalized the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of the country, on Wednesday evening. The incident was reported by the Dhaka Tribune. The protesters, demanding a ban on the Awami League, broke into the premises, causing significant damage. Flames were seen on one of the floors of the house.
The protest was linked to an online speech by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Social media posts had called for a "Bulldozer Procession" towards the residence if Sheikh Hasina delivered a speech. By late evening, an excavator was brought to demolish the house. Protesters arrived around 8 PM, forced their way in, and vandalized the property using hammers, crowbars, and wooden planks. They destroyed portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and damaged parts of the historic house.
Earlier in the day, Hasnat Abdullah, a leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, posted on Facebook about freeing Bangladesh from fascism. Other figures, like Sharif Osman Hadi, also warned of the attack. This was not the first attack on the Dhanmondi 32 residence; a similar incident occurred on August 5, causing destruction and fire.
A mob is a large group of people who are often angry and can become violent. They sometimes gather to protest or express their feelings about something.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the founding leader of Bangladesh. He is often called the 'Father of the Nation' in Bangladesh because he played a big role in the country's independence.
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh. It is a very busy and important city in the country.
The Awami League is a major political party in Bangladesh. It was founded by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and has been an important part of the country's politics.
Sheikh Hasina is a former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She is also a leader of the Awami League.
Vandalized means to destroy or damage property on purpose. In this case, it means the mob damaged the historic home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
A 'Bulldozer Procession' is a term used to describe a protest where people threaten to use bulldozers to destroy things. It is a way to show they are very serious about their demands.
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