Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh took out their anger at exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday by destroying a family home that came to symbolize the country's independence — and now,

Thousands of protesters set fire to the home of Bangladesh's founding leader, as his daughter, ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina delivered a fiery social media speech calling on her supporters to stand against the interim government.

Protesters in Dhaka stormed and set fire to the family home of exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s father during her planned speech, escalating political tensions in Bangladesh.

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The incident took place just a day after Hasina delivered an online speech urging Awami League supporters to protest against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, according to a report

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s ties to the autocratic leader have tarnished his image as the nation’s independence hero.

A mob vandalized and set fire to the Dhaka residence of Bangladesh's founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday.

A mob vandalised Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka, causing significant destruction and setting parts of the house on fire. The protesters reportedly demanded a ban on the Awami League, breaking open the gate to enter the premises.