Two people were brutally attacked by a crowd of students in Dhanmondi 32, the location of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house, as part of a larger series of events involving the demolition of the house, on Thursday, February 6.
The attack took place around 11:30 AM, as the crowd grew more violent amidst the destruction of the iconic house.
Eyewitnesses reported that the woman was targeted after chanting the well-known "Joy Bangla" slogan, while the man was beaten for referring to "Apar Bari" (Sister`s House) during a conversation.
The victims were dragged from Dhanmondi 32 onto the main road as they were beaten, and several individuals, including a photojournalist, managed to help them into a rickshaw.
As the woman was being attacked, she screamed, “Mairen na, mairen na bhai,” which translates to “Don’t hit, don’t hit, brother.”
Interestingly, no law enforcement officers were seen at the scene during this assault.
The woman`s identity remains unknown, though it is reported that she lives in the Farmgate area.
The incident occurred as the house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh’s founding leader, was being torn down.
The demolition began the night before with a crane and two excavators.
However, due to technical issues, the demolition was halted in the morning after just one excavator continued working.
Meanwhile, members of the crowd began taking pieces of the house, including doors and iron rods.
The house, which was once a symbol of the nation’s independence, has faced repeated destruction.
On August 5 of last year, when the anniversary of Sheikh Hasina’s fall was marked, the house was set on fire.
After the destruction that took place on Wednesday, any remaining flammable material in the house was set ablaze again.
This ongoing series of events has sparked serious concerns over safety and law enforcement’s response in such tense moments, especially as violence continues to escalate in the heart of the capital.
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