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How Sheikh Hasina's home in Dhaka has been turned into a 'revolution museum'
A year after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled from her luxurious home, Ganabhaban Palace, following her ousting, the palace is being converted into a museum. According to one of the curators, the exhibits would include artefacts of the protesters who were killed, among other things read more In this photograph taken on July 28, 2025, a labourer works inside the former official residence of Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka. AFP Once a heavily guarded palace, the former official residence of Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, is being turned into a museum as a lasting reminder of her autocratic rule. Photographs of jubilant flag-waving crowds clambering onto the rooftop of the Dhaka palace after Hasina fled by helicopter to India were a defining image of the culmination of student-led protests that toppled her government on August 5, 2024. One year later, with the South Asian nation of around 170 million people still in political turmoil, the authorities hope the sprawling Ganabhaban palace offers a message to the future. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Graffiti daubed on the walls condemning her regime remains untouched. 'Freedom', one message reads. 'We want justice.' Hasina's rule saw widespread human rights abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killings of her political opponents. Up to 1,400 people were killed between July and August 2024 in her failed bid to cling to power, according to the United Nations. In this aerial photograph, a general view shows the former official residence of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with the country's Parliament building in the background in Dhaka. AFP The 77-year-old has defied court orders to attend her ongoing trial on charges amounting to crimes against humanity in Dhaka, accusations she denies. 'Dictator', another message reads, among scores being protected for posterity. 'Killer Hasina'. Muhammad Yunus, the 85-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who is leading the caretaker government until elections are held in early 2026, said the conversion to a museum would 'preserve memories of her misrule and the people's anger when they removed her from power'. Symbol of fascism Mosfiqur Rahman Johan, 27, a rights activist and documentary photographer, was one of the thousands who stormed the luxurious palace, where crowds danced in her bedroom, feasted on food from the kitchens, and swam in the lake Hasina used to fish in. 'It will visualise and symbolise the past trauma, the past suffering – and also the resistance,' he said. 'Ganabhaban is a symbol of fascism, the symbol of an autocratic regime'. The complex was built by Hasina's father, the first leader of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and Hasina made it her official residence during her 15 years in power. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Tanzim Wahab, the curator of the under-construction museum, told AFP that exhibits would include artefacts of the protesters killed. Their life stories will be told through films and photographs, while plaques will host the names of the people killed by the security forces during the longer period of Hasina's rule. 'The museum's deeper purpose is retrospective, looking back at the long years of misrule and oppression', said Wahab. 'That, I believe, is one of the most important aspects of this project.' Wahab said the museum would include animation and interactive installations, as well as documenting the tiny cells where Hasina's opponents were detained in suffocating conditions. 'We want young people… to use it as a platform for discussing democratic ideas, new thinking, and how to build a new Bangladesh,' Wahab said. Statues of dictatorship That chimes with the promised bolstering of democratic institutions that interim leader Yunus wants to ensure before elections – efforts slowed as political parties jostle for power. The challenges he faces are immense, warned Human Rights Watch ahead of the one-year anniversary of the revolution. 'The interim government appears stuck, juggling an unreformed security sector, sometimes violent religious hardliners, and political groups that seem more focused on extracting vengeance on Hasina's supporters than protecting Bangladeshis' rights,' HRW said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But while Hasina's palace is being preserved, protesters have torn down many other visible signs of her rule. A labourer works inside the former official residence of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka. AFP Statues of Hasina's father were toppled, and portraits of the duo torn and torched. Protesters even used digger excavators to smash down the home of the late Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – that Hasina had turned into a museum to her father. 'When the dictatorship falls, its Mecca will go too,' said Muhibullah Al Mashnun, who was among the crowds that tore down the house. The 23-year-old student believes that removing such symbols was necessary for Bangladesh to move forward to a better future. 'They were the statues of dictatorship,' Mashnun said.
News18
22 minutes ago
- News18
PM Modi Says Opposition Is Regretting Op Sindoor Debate, Mentions Kashmir On Art 370 Anniversary
Curated By : Last Updated: August 05, 2025, 11:01 IST File photo PM Modi in Lok Sabha. (Sansad TV) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, marking the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, and used the occasion to hit out at the Opposition for 'misplaying" its hand during the recent debate on Operation Sindoor. 'On August 5, we abrogated Article 370. On August 5, we laid the foundation of the Ram Mandir. And now, on August 5, look at the Opposition, where else will you find such an Opposition that hurts its own foot by demanding a debate on Operation Sindoor?" the Prime Minister said, in a sharp jibe. Referring to the security situation in Kashmir, he reiterated that while the Opposition frequently speaks of the Constitution, it was the BJP-led NDA government that truly applied the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir by removing Article 370, a move that integrated the region fully with the Indian Union. 'They speak about the Constitution, but never allowed it to be fully implemented in J&K," he said. Operation Sindoor Debate Backfires On Opposition: PM Swipe Left For Next Video View all The Prime Minister claimed the Opposition had miscalculated by pushing for a debate on Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam terror attack. 'The Opposition insisted on a debate. But they got thrashed in the discussion, and now they must be regretting it. They lost the chance to corner the government and instead exposed their lack of coherence and national perspective," he said. News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d... Read More The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d... Read More view comments News india PM Modi Says Opposition Is Regretting Op Sindoor Debate, Mentions Kashmir On Art 370 Anniversary Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More
Hindustan Times
22 minutes ago
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Resolution praising armed forces passed in PM Modi-led NDA parliamentary meeting
A resolution saluting the valour of the armed forces was passed at the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Operation Sindoor was executed in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. (PTI photo) The meeting which was held on the backdrop of the May 7 military strike, saluted 'the unmatched courage and unwavering commitment of our armed forces, who showed heroic valour during Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev.' 'Their courage highlights their unflinching devotion to protecting our nation. We pay our deepest condolences and respects to those who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack,' the resolution said. The lawmakers from the BJP and its allies, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janata Dal United (JDU) and other parties also felicitated the 'exceptional leadership' displayed by PM Modi. 'His unwavering resolve, visionary statesmanship and resolute command have not only steered the nation with purpose but also ignited a renewed spirit of unity and pride in the hearts of all Indians,' it said. Operation Sindoor was executed in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which India said was perpetuated by Pakistan-based terrorist group The Resistance Front (TRF), a front and proxy of the Lashkar-e-Taiba. The attack left 26 dead. Also Read: PM Narendra Modi launches development projects worth ₹13,480 crore in Bihar's Madhubani According to people aware of the details, the lawmakers applauded the PM's resolve to give a befitting response to the perpetrators and fulfill the vow he had made while delivering a speech in Bihar's Madhubani. The resolution also appreciated the firmness with which PM Modi highlighted the new normal, which shall define our approach to such challenges. 'First, if there is a terrorist attack on India, a fitting reply will be given. We will give a befitting response on our terms only. We will take strict action at every place from where the roots of terrorism emerge. Secondly, India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. India will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail. Thirdly, we will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism,' the resolution noted. A reference was also made to the government's focus to indigenisation and to the diplomatic outreach that was launched post the operation. 'The Prime Minister ensured 59 Members of Parliament from across parties visited 32 countries to present India's point of view. This is one of the most comprehensive global outreach ever launched by India, highlighting how the country has been a victim of terror and why a terror attack in any one part of the world is a crime against humanity across the globe. The participation of Opposition MPs shows the maturity of our democracy and the statesmanship of the Prime Minister, who believes that in matters of national interest, we are all together,' it said.
