Fury on streets: Protesters raze Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's historic Dhaka residence
In a dramatic escalation of political unrest in Bangladesh, protesters vandalised, set fire to, and used heavy machinery to demolish the iconic Dhanmondi-32 residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation's founding leader and father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The house, a symbol of Bangladesh's independence struggle, became the epicentre of fury as demonstrators vented their anger following Hasina's removal from power. The images capture the intensity of the attack, from the initial vandalism to the engulfing flames and the final destruction by excavators, while stunned onlookers watched the country's history being reduced to rubble.
Protesters vandalise the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's former leader and the father of the country's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at Dhanmondi, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (AP)
Protesters vandalize a mosaic portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his residence at Dhanmondi, in Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (AP)
A large crowd of protesters, waving the national flag, was seen forcefully advancing towards and storming the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The demonstrators appeared highly charged as they pushed through barriers, raising slogans and displaying strong emotions. (AP)
A large number of protesters are attempting to force open the iron barricade, reinforced with barbed wire, at the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation's founding leader and the father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (AP)
Protesters forcing their way through the windows of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence, attempting to storm the building and set it on fire. (AP)
Protesters used a JCB excavator to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's former leader and father of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.. (AP)
Onlookers watch as protesters operate heavy machinery to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh’s former leader and father of the ousted Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (AP)
Protesters torched the Dhanmondi-32 residence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (AP)
Large groups of protesters are filming the destruction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence as a JCB excavator demolishes all floors, bringing the residence down completely. (AP)
The remains of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence are visible as a JCB continues to demolish the remaining structure. (AP)