The building, which housed a museum and was considered a historic site by the Awami League and its supporters, was torn down by protesters during a period of intense political turmoil following months after the resignation of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

[2] The demolition followed an online press conference attended by Sheikh Hasina while in self-imposed exile in India, during which she addressed topics that protesters viewed as against national interests.

[4] In August 2024, following political upheaval and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the museum was subjected to vandalism and arson attacks during widespread violence.

[8] According to The Financial Express of India, the mob responsible for the demolition included radical student groups and members of militant factions Hizb ut-Tahrir, Al-Qaeda, and Ansar-Al Islam.

[9] On the evening of 5 February 2025, a large group of protesters gathered at Dhanmondi 32, responding to calls on social media for a "Bulldozer Procession" aimed at demolishing the site, which they referred to as a "shrine of fascism".

[22] Hasnat Abdullah, convener of the Students Against Discrimination, had warned against Hasina's speech and announced on social media: Tonight Bangladesh will be freed from the pilgrimage site of fascism.

[26]The law enforcement agencies were aware of the demolition of Dhanmondi 32 and the government cannot evade responsibility with a post-incident statement... As citizens of a civilised country, we are deeply saddened, shocked, and ashamed.

Although there was pre-announcement of a violent programme, law enforcement agencies, along with the army as a supportive force, or the government have shown alarming nonchalance in controlling the situation or taking preventive measures.

[27]The historic Dhanmondi 32 residence, deeply intertwined with Bangladesh’s liberation history and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s long political career, has been attacked for the second time.

We urge all political parties, artists, writers, journalists, intellectuals, and conscious citizens who believe in the ideals of the Liberation War to unite in defence of Bangladesh’s independence and democratic values.

[28]It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on 5 February 2025.