Bangladesh demolishes 1971 war mural

DHAKA: Days after covering the mural of the Liberation War Memorial Mancha in the

Lalmonirhat district

in Bangladesh with cloth on the country's Independence Day, it was demolished at the instruction of the local authorities.
Speaking to the local media, the workers said they were demolishing the mural under the directive of the Lalmonirhat deputy commissioner. The mural showcased the background of the 1950s language movement, the historic March 7 speech, the War of Independence, the formation of the Mujibnagar govt, the dawn of the new sun in the independent land, the 1971 genocide, the heroic freedom fighters exulting in victory, the seven great heroes, the surrender of the Pakistani army, and many other historic moments. Transparency International Bangladesh said it will protest the act.
Local media quoted district officials as saying they had covered the mural in response to the demand raised by student outfit Students Against Discrimination, which said it "does not align" with the spirit of the July Revolution. agencies