Summary:
- Abdul Hannan Masud, an anti-discrimination student movement leader, demanded the demolition of MPs’ and ministers’ residences to build apartments for families of July protest martyrs.
- Hannan criticized Sheikh Hasina’s government for alleged voter suppression and called officials “vote-stealing fascists” in a Facebook post on August 5, 2025.
- Acts of vandalism and arson were reported at Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Dhanmondi 32 residence on Wednesday night, sparking further controversy.
- Other activists, including Sarjis Alam, Hasnat Abdullah, and Nusrat Tabassum, posted provocative statements online, reflecting growing discontent among youth activists.
Abdul Hannan Masud, the chief organizer of the anti-discrimination student movement, has called for the demolition of residences belonging to Members of Parliament (MPs) and ministers from Sheikh Hasina’s government. He proposed that these properties be replaced with buildings to house the families of those who were martyred during the July protests. Hannan made this demand through a Facebook post on Wednesday evening, August 5, 2025.
In his post, Hannan stated, “It is now time to demolish the residences of all vote-stealing fascist MPs and ministers, including killer Hasina, and build apartments on those sites to gift to each martyr’s family.” The statement reflects his criticism of alleged voter suppression and authoritarian practices by the current administration.
Shortly after his initial post, Hannan shared another update, emphasizing the generational anger against oppression. He wrote, “This is the rage of a generation—anger over selling out fathers, enforced disappearances, and killings. It’s the fury of seeing their siblings’ blood spilled before their eyes. This will serve as a great lesson for any tyrant or oppressor, though history shows no one learns from it.”
The comments come amid heightened tensions following incidents on Wednesday night at Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhanmondi 32. Reports indicate acts of vandalism and arson at the historic site. In response, activist Sarjis Alam posted on Facebook, referring to the location as “Abu Jahl’s house turned into a public toilet!”
Other coordinators of the student movement also expressed similar sentiments online. Hasnat Abdullah posted “United Bangladesh,” while Nusrat Tabassum criticized delays in action with her post: “Shame on coordinators! Shame!”
The remarks and social media activity highlight growing discontent among youth activists toward the current government. However, such statements have sparked controversy, with critics pointing out their provocative nature amidst an already volatile political climate. Authorities have yet to respond officially to these posts or the incidents at Dhanmondi 32.
