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Rabindranath Tagore Mural Vandalized in Bangladesh's Khulna
✍️ TOI India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 04:44 PM
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A mural of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was defaced in Khulna, Bangladesh, prompting police investigations and sharp criticism from local cultural activists.
A mural depicting the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was vandalized in Khulna, Bangladesh. The incident occurred in an area where opposing posters were also displayed nearby, adding to the tension surrounding the defacement of the cultural icon's image.
Local officials and cultural activists have strongly condemned the act, describing it as an act of narrow-mindedness that disrespects a figure of immense historical and literary significance. They argue that such actions undermine the cultural heritage shared by the region.
Police authorities in Khulna have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for the vandalism. The move aims to ensure accountability for the damage caused to the public artwork.
This incident follows a similar event in Dhaka, where four individuals were detained in connection with the defacement of another Tagore-related display. The recurring nature of these incidents has raised concerns about the safety and recognition of cultural symbols in Bangladesh.
Local officials and cultural activists have strongly condemned the act, describing it as an act of narrow-mindedness that disrespects a figure of immense historical and literary significance. They argue that such actions undermine the cultural heritage shared by the region.
Police authorities in Khulna have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for the vandalism. The move aims to ensure accountability for the damage caused to the public artwork.
This incident follows a similar event in Dhaka, where four individuals were detained in connection with the defacement of another Tagore-related display. The recurring nature of these incidents has raised concerns about the safety and recognition of cultural symbols in Bangladesh.