STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Twenty-six eminent citizens, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) and Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) yesterday expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of vandalism and violence across the country, including at Dhanmondi-32.

They also demanded justice for these incidents.

In a statement, the eminent citizens said the law enforcement agencies were aware of the demolition of Dhanmondi 32 and the government cannot evade responsibility with a post-incident statement.

They said the responsibility for the incidents on February 5 and 6 largely falls on the adviser in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the interim government.

The statement said, “On February 5 [Wednesday], the historic house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman located at Dhanmondi 32 was demolished using cranes and “We It

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