Delhi’s remarks on Mujib residence demolition unexpected, undesirable, Dhaka says

Bangladesh today (9 February) responded to India's comments regarding the demolition of the Dhanmondi-32 residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, calling them "unexpected and undesirable."

This statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on the internal affairs of Bangladesh is "unexpected and undesirable", said Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam while responding to a question.

He said they have seen various adverse situations in the neighbouring country but Bangladesh does not officially make any statement on the internal affairs of any state.

Destruction of Mujib residence regrettable, should be strongly condemned: India

The spokesperson said Bangladesh also expresses the same expectation from others.

Earlier, India said the act of vandalism at the residence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman should be "strongly condemned."

"It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5," said spokesperson at the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday (6 February).

All those who value the freedom struggle that nurtured Bangla identity and pride are aware of the importance of this residence for the national consciousness of Bangladesh, he said.

Hasina's provocative statements from India created anger, led to attack on Dhanmondi-32: Interim govt

Terming the vandalism at Dhanmondi-32 residence unfortunate and unexpected, the interim government said it was manifestation of people's anger incited by the "provocative remarks" made by fugitive Sheikh Hasina from India against the July uprising.

The interim government, in a statement on Thursday, urged India to ensure that its territory is not used to promote instability in Bangladesh and prevent Sheikh Hasina from issuing further remarks.