The attack took place as Sheikh Hasina, the ousted former Prime Minister and daughter of Rahman delivered a fiery speech online, urging her supporters to stand against the interim government.

Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina condemned the demolition of her father's house, calling for justice. The house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding father, was vandalized by protesters,

The house became an iconic symbol in Bangladesh history as Sheikh Mujib largely led the pre-independence autonomy movement for decades from here.