Structure dedicated to B'desh Liberation War torn down; Yunus regime plans new installation for July protest

Dhaka: Projonmo Chattar, which became the epicentre of the 2013 'Shahbagh movement' in Bangladesh demanding the death penalty for war criminals involved in crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War, has been demolished, according to local media reports.

 A section of the Projonmo Chattar, a structure built in the Shahbagh area of Dhaka, was completely dismantled in the early hours of Sunday, adding to the series of incidents where structures dedicated to the Liberation War have been destroyed by the radicals.

 Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shahbagh Police Station, Khalid Mansur, confirmed that the Ministry of Housing and Public Works carried out the demolition, according to the leading Bangladeshi daily, The Dhaka Tribune.

 The installation is now partially dismantled. One side of the structure is reduced to rubble, attracting the attention of passersby, many of whom stop to observe what was once a prominent symbol.

 According to the media reports, OC Khalid Mansur said, "The sculpture falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works. As it is within their authority, they carried out the demolition during the night. I was informed in advance to ensure that no public gathering or unrest could take place. However, there was no resistance, and no crowd formed."  The OC also noted that, according to information provided by the ministry, a new installation related to the July protests is expected to be constructed at the site. (IANS)

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