Rabindranath Tagore's Mural Defaced With Black Ink At Bangladesh's Khulna Railway Station, Triggering Outrage Among Locals
Dhaka: In yet another disturbing act of vandalism, miscreants have defaced a mural of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the boundary wall of Bangladesh's Khulna Railway Station by smearing it with black ink, according to local media reports. The incident triggered widespread anger and condemnation among locals, with a cultural activist suspecting the involvement of an organised group.…
A mural of renowned poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was defaced with black ink at the Khulna Railway Station in Bangladesh, sparking outrage among locals. The incident occurred on the boundary wall of the station, triggering widespread condemnation. Cultural activist Shariful Islam Salim suspects the involvement of an organized group, noting similar acts in Dhaka.
The mural, painted ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit, depicted significant aspects of the region's history and prominent personalities. The defaced mural of Tagore, however, was left untouched. KCC Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju expressed disappointment, stating that the defacing revealed the narrow-mindedness and sick mentality of the perpetrators.
Local newspaper The Daily Star quoted Salim, urging people to stand against the defacing of Tagore's work, which embodies free thought, secularism, and human dignity.
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