A mob in Bangladesh set fire to the house of former Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a key figure in the country’s independence movement, in response to a speech delivered by his daughter, ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from exile in India. Hasina’s family home was seen as a symbol of authoritarian rule and corruption by protesters who have been calling for its demolition. The recent attacks were part of a wider trend of vandalism targeting Awami League properties and leaders across the country.
The interim government condemned the violence, attributing it to Hasina’s speech and urging India not to allow its territory to be used to destabilize Bangladesh. Political figures from opposition parties, such as the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, also weighed in on the situation, with some pointing fingers at India’s alleged involvement.
Analysts suggest that the attacks on Rahman’s residence signify a rejection of the Awami League’s legacy, particularly by the younger generation that led last year’s protests against Hasina. The destruction of the house is seen as a reflection of the people’s frustration with what they perceive as years of authoritarian rule and suppression of dissent under Hasina’s leadership. Some experts believe that the future of the Awami League is uncertain, as its tarnished legacy and association with fascism may make it irrelevant in the eyes of the public.
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