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may damage more sculptures in this way,” she told The Daily Star recently.

To investigate the issue, the museum authorities formed a probe body, headed by the museum’s then trustee board president Hasem Khan.

The probe body started investigations in January 2019 and submitted its report in January 2020.

It found the renovation works on the “Poribar” sculpture was done violating guidelines, which led to inflicting damage to the sculpture, said Prof Nisar Hosain, a member of the probe committee.

The probe committee also recommended taking action against those responsible for the incident, said Nisar, also dean of DU’s Faculty of Fine Arts.

However, the report and its recommendations are yet to materialise, as no action has been taken so far, alleged conservation committee member Nasimul.

Meanwhile, talking to The Daily Star, multiple members of Dhaka University Sculpture Alumni Association demanded that the government take immediate action against those involved.

Contacted, museum director General Khondoker Mostafizur Rahman said he doesn’t know about the issue very well, as it took place before he joined the post. He also assured to look into the matter immediately.