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The motifs of “the face of fascism” and “the pigeon of peace” are being recreated at Dhaka University's Faculty of Fine Arts for Pahela Baishakh celebrations. Photos taken at the Faculty of Fine Arts premises this afternoon (13 April 2025) by Jahidul Islam
Bangladesh

Pahela Baishakh: DU Fine Arts Faculty scrambles to recreate 'Face of Fascism' float, 'Pigeon of Peace' completed

The two floats were torched by an unknown youth in the early hours yesterday. The “Face of Fascism” was destroyed while the “Pigeon of Peace” was partially damaged

A file photo of Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki speaking at a press conference at his office. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Farooki blames 'Hasina's cohorts' for arson attack on Pahela Baishakh motifs