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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Mob Vandalises Rabindranath Tagore's Ancestral Home In Bangladesh Over Parking Dispute
Last Updated: Eyewitnesses reported that the confrontation began when a visitor, accompanied by family, was allegedly confined and assaulted by staff after an argument over motorcycle parking A mob stormed and vandalised Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh's Shahzadpur in Sirajganj district on Wednesday following a dispute between a visitor and museum staff over a parking fee, raising concerns over the protection of historical sites in the country. Eyewitnesses told that the confrontation began when a visitor, accompanied by family, was allegedly confined and assaulted by staff after an argument regarding motorcycle parking. News of the altercation quickly spread through the local community, prompting residents to stage a protest outside the historic property. What began as a peaceful demonstration escalated rapidly. A group of protesters forcibly entered the Rabindra Kachharibari premises—known for its association with the Nobel laureate—and damaged property, including the museum's auditorium. One of the institution's directors was also reportedly assaulted during the attack. News agency BSS reported that in the wake of the violence, the Department of Archaeology formed a three-member inquiry committee and ordered a report within five days. The site has since been closed to visitors. Md Habibur Rahman, the custodian of the museum, confirmed the closure, citing security concerns and 'unavoidable circumstances". The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, particularly given the cultural and historical significance of the site. Tagore spent time at the Shahzadpur home during the 1890s and penned several notable works there, including Sonar Tori and Chaitali. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and security has been tightened at the site. As of now, no arrests have been confirmed. According to local media reports, the mob included members allegedly affiliated with the Jamaat-e-Islami and Hefazat-e-Islam who also raised slogans against Tagore. The incident comes in the backdrop of escalating unrest directed at the interim government headed by Mohammad Yunus. In an effort to maintain control, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed an indefinite ban on public gatherings in key parts of the capital. Meanwhile, Yunus's official residence, the Jamuna Guest House, has been sealed off as protests continue to intensify. First Published: June 12, 2025, 08:20 IST
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral Bangladesh home closed for visitors after mob vandalises property
Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh was vandalised by a mob on Wednesday. As per local reports, the mob raised slogans against Tagore and proceeded to break windows, furniture of the ancestral Kutchery House in Sirajganj's Shahjadpur. As per a report by Bangladesh-based due to the vandalism, the literature icon's house has been temporarily closed for visitors until further notice. READ | Hindu, Buddhist temples replace Mujib image on new Bangladesh currency notes Based on a PTI report, a visitor and his family went to see the ancestral site - Rabindra Kachharibari - when he got into an altercation with an employee over the parking fee for the motorcycle. Citing PTI stated that after the altercation, the visitor was allegedly confined in an office room and assaulted. In response to this incident, locals carried out a protest, expressing their displeasure. However, this later escalated, and a mob vandalised the auditorium of the house and attacked one of the directors of the institution. could not independently verify the authenticity of the video Following the incident, Md Haibur Rahman, Custodian of the Kacharibar, told reporters that the site will not be taking visitors until further notice. "Due to unavoidable circumstances, visitor admissions will be suspended. The Department of Archaeology has been monitoring the situation,' custodian Habibur Rahman was quoted as saying by local news outlets. As per the BSS news agency, a three-member probe committee by the Department of Archaeology has been formed to investigate the attack. Situated in Shahzadpur in Rajshahi division, Kachharibari is the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore. The home also serves as the rvenue office for the Tagore family. Historians have stated that Tagore created many of his literary works while living in this Bangladeshi mansion.
