Interim govt warns of firm action against vandalism, arson
The government also warned that any attempts to destabilise the country through provocative activities will be met with strict and immediate action by law enforcement agencies
The interim government has expressed concern over the ongoing vandalism and arson attacks across the country.
In a statement issued at 1:01am today (7 February), the government said it will strongly resist such attempts.
"The interim government is committed to ensuring the safety of citizens and their property," said the statement posted on Chief Adviser GOB's Facebook page.
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The government also warned that any attempts to destabilise the country through provocative activities will be met with strict and immediate action by law enforcement agencies.
Those responsible will be held accountable and brought to justice, said the statement.
The statement comes following the vandalism and arson attacks on structures and installations linked to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League.
Since the demolition of Mujib's Dhanmondi 32 residence started Wednesday evening, agitated people have been storming establishments linked to the party or its legacy, chanting slogans mostly against Hasina, saying they wanted to eliminate all traces of fascism in the country.
The demolition of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence followed a social media call for a "Bulldozer Procession Towards Dhanmondi 32", triggered by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's scheduled 9pm virtual address to her party's banned student wing, Chhatra League.
According to the agitators in Dhanmondi, the house, long associated with Mujib and his family, symbolises "authoritarianism and fascism."
Earlier yesterday, the interim government issued another statement terming the vandalism on the Dhanmondi-32 residence of Sheikh Mujib unintended and unwanted.
However, the government said Sheikh Hasina's provocative statement against the July Uprising while in India had created deep anger in public mind, which was expressed.
"The government hopes that India will not allow its territory to be used for destabilising purposes in Bangladesh and will not allow Sheikh Hasina to speak. The interim government does not want such incidents to happen again in the future," said the statement.
