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Protesters in Dhaka have set the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on fire amid a surge of political unrest , marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing anti-government demonstrations. The incident comes on the heels of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which was prompted by widespread and unprecedented protests against her administration.
The Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, dedicated to Bangladesh’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was targeted by demonstrators. Flames engulfed the historic site, with fire crews struggling to contain the blaze as it rapidly consumed parts of the building. The attack on the museum, a symbol of national pride, underscores the intensity of the public’s frustration and the deep-seated anger towards the outgoing government.
The resignation of Sheikh Hasina, announced earlier in the day, came after days of escalating protests that saw thousands of citizens rallying against perceived government corruption and mismanagement. The protests, which initially began with calls for political reform, have since grown into a larger movement demanding a complete overhaul of the current political system.
In response to the violence, security forces have been deployed to key locations in Dhaka to restore order. As Bangladesh faces this critical juncture, the world watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the crisis and stability in the region.