On Bangladesh’s 56th Independence Day, the Awami League reaffirmed its commitment to the 1971 Liberation War principles, democratic values, and economic emancipation, paying tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and condemning attacks undermining national symbols and freedom fighters
It is regrettable that the historic residence, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh, was destroyed, says EAM spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
Thousands rally in front of the house at Dhanmondi, which was earlier turned into a memorial museum, following social media call for 'Bulldozer Procession'
A section of the crowd vandalized a statue of former Bangladesh President and independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka. Local media reported that up to 400,000 protesters were on the streets, though the exact number is yet to be confirmed.
Modi reached the mausoleum complex at around 11.30 a.m. where he was greeted with flowers by his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina, accompanied by her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, the two daughters of the Bangabandhu.
