Jubilant protesters celebrating their victory vandalised the house of the chief justice in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, set fire to the Awami League party office, and burned down the Mujibur Rahman Museum.
The unruly crowds also stormed the prime minister’s residence, forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India after the tense situation in the South Asian country led to her resignation.
Widespread protests across the country over the controversial quota system have taken a violent turn, with over 300 people killed in the ongoing civil disobedience movement. Following Hasina’s departure, the military has taken control of the government.
On Monday night, reports indicated that enraged individuals attacked the residence of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal in the capital, breaking down the gates and entering the premises. Smoke was later seen billowing from the home.
According to reports, protesters have vandalised the residence of the chief justice of Bangladesh. Several people climbed the walls and entered the chief justice’s residence at 19 Hilley Road in Dhaka, where they engaged in rioting and destruction.
In addition to this, protesters also set fire to several offices of the Awami League, the political party of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Reports indicate that the enraged individuals targeted the Awami League’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue.
Attacks were also reported in Sylhet, where the offices of the deputy commissioner and police superintendent, as well as several other government buildings, were set on fire. In addition, the house of Councilor Rezaul Haque was also targeted.
On the other hand, the news of PM Hasina’s resignation and departure for India had already led to celebrations in the capital Dhaka and other cities across Bangladesh even before her official resignation.
Moreover, the city Awami League office in Darul Fazal Market in Chittagong was vandalised and set on fire. The office was set on fire at about four o’clock in the afternoon on Monday.
So far, there have been no reports of any casualties in such incidents.
Violence and vandalism marred the celebrations of Bangladesh’s Victory Day, as crowds targeted a museum honouring the country’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Rioters broke into and set fire to a museum dedicated to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as the “Father of the Nation” and Bangladesh’s first prime minister. Eyewitnesses reported that the crowds chanted slogans as they attacked the museum, damaging displays and exhibits.
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The unrest then spilt out onto the streets of Dhaka, where revellers danced and sang during the Victory Day festivities. But some participants turned their attention to a large statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, climbing onto the statue’s shoulders and attempting to topple it using sledgehammers.
After Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country, many people entered the Ganabhaban. People were seen carrying various products from public buildings. Meanwhile, the crowd was noticed in the Parliament building. People were seen taking things from inside the Parliament building.
