The memorial of Mir Mugdho, a martyr of the 2024 mass uprising, was vandalized again with black paint in Brahmanbaria on Thursday morning (November 12). This marks the second such incident within 24 hours, following a similar act of defacement on Wednesday night (November 11).

Repeated Defacement

According to reports from New Age and Dhaka Tribune, the memorial was targeted on two consecutive nights. After the first instance of black paint was cleaned by locals, miscreants struck again, leaving the structure defaced once more.

Following the incident, local administration and police visited the site. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators, although no official statement has been released yet.

Context

Mir Mugdho was killed during the anti-discrimination student movement in July-August 2024. The memorial was erected in Brahmanbaria to honor his memory. This is not the first time the structure has been targeted; previous attempts to vandalize or deface it have also been reported. Local residents have condemned the act and demanded swift action against those responsible.

Next Steps

Police are investigating the matter and legal proceedings are underway. Locals have also called for enhanced permanent security measures to protect the memorial from future attacks.