Bangladesh’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks
The Hindu
Interim government condemns vandalism, arson nationwide, blames deposed PM for demolition of Sheikh Mujib's residence in Dhaka.
Bangladesh’s interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed its concern over “attempts of vandalism and arson” attacks nationwide, hours after it said deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s remarks caused unwanted demolition of the country’s founding father’s residence in Dhaka.
Chief Adviser Yunus’s press wing issued the latest statement on Thursday saying, “the interim government observes with deep concern that some people and quarters are trying to vandalize and set on fire different institutions and establishments throughout the country”.
"The government will prevent such activities with a strong hand. The interim government is ready to protect the life and property of the citizens,” it said and promised stern punitive actions against the persons and quarters concerned by law enforcement agencies.
Chief Adviser’s press wing released the statement hours after the interim government said the Wednesday demolition of Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s 32 Dhanmondi residence was undesirable but was caused by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s provocative speech from India.
“The vandalism at 32 Dhanmondi residence was unintended and unwanted . . . (But) the inflammatory statements made by fugitive Sheikh Hasina from India against the July Uprising created deep anger among the people, which was manifested in this incident,” the press wing said in the statement.
It said Ms. Hasina had insulted and disdained those who sacrificed themselves in the July Uprising. She spoke in the same tone she used to speak when she was in power by threatening everyone involved in the mass uprising, it added.
A large group of protesters demolished 32 Dhanmondi, Ms. Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana’s ancestral residence using excavators after setting it ablaze and throughout Thursday damaged it further with manually operated tools.
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