Bangladesh’s government warns of stern action after house where independence was declared is razed

Dhaka, Bangladesh (APP) – Bangladesh Interim government Under the head of the Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus It said Friday that it would have a nationwide opposition opposition political party and neighboring India’s concern, there would be a nationwide vandalism and fire, which is on attacks on a former historical house. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Since Wednesday night, a mob targeting the supporters of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has broken homes and businesses in different parts of the country, has targeted the mob. Former lawmakers, cabinet members and many organizations belonging to Hasina’s Awami League party leaders were set on fire, apparently as part of an integrated campaign involved in it. Former home of Bangladesh’s independence leader Sheikh Mujibar Rehman – Hussein’s father – in the capital Dhaka – in Dhaka.

On August 5, Hussein fled to India from the country, which ended his 15 -year rule during a massive rebellion led by a student.

In early Friday, Yunus’ Press Wing warned in a brief statement that strict measures would be taken against such violence.

“The interim government notes with deep concern that some individuals and groups are trying to vandalize various institutions and institutions and institutions across the country. Will join.

It states that the government is ready to protect people’s lives and property.

The statement came more than 24 hours after the attack on the building, where Rehman announced the independence of Bangladesh in 1971. Hussein’s critics and student leaders launched a day’s campaign on social media after the attack on Wednesday night. He announced a “bulldozer procession” towards Rehman’s house, which Hussein turned into a museum. When the protesters attacked the building, the police were standing. A team of military soldiers later tried to stop them, but then left.

An intelligence official in Dhaka told the Associate Press that about 70 70 attacks were reported in Bangladesh after the vandalism and fire broke out in Rehman’s house on Wednesday. The country’s leading English -language star said Friday that violence targeting Hussein supporters has occurred in at least 20 districts. Channel 24 TV station in Dhaka reported violence in at least 35 districts across the country. The station said that an experienced politician from Hussein’s party and former Bangladesh president, Abdul Hameed’s village, was one of the targets.

In a statement in early Friday, Bangladesh Nationalist Party The exit of the former Prime Minister Khalida ZiaHussein’s leading political rival, called on the government -led government to “control the situation.”

“Otherwise, anarchy will spread all over the country. It is a timely demand for us to emphasize the strict implementation of law and order and make the role of the state and the government more visible.

On Thursday, India, India, who helped Bangladesh to gain independence from Pakistan in a bloody war, condemned the demolition of Rehman’s house on Thursday, calling the site a symbol of “brave resistance”. –

It highlighted the role of Rehman’s residence in the establishment of Bangladesh’s national identity.

“All the people who appreciate the struggle for freedom of the Bengali identity and pride, are aware of the importance of this residence for the national consciousness of Bangladesh. The statement states that this process of vandalism is strict. Must be condemned.

Bangladeshi political analyst Nazmul Ahsan Kaleemullah said Thursday that such violence could pose a serious threat to a democratic transfer through elections.

He said that neglect of such vandalism and prevention of chaos by the state could incite more chaos. They should not be ignored.

Younus has said that a new election will be held in December or in June 2026.

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