Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh have taken out their anger at exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by destroying a family home that came to symbolize the country’s independence — and now,

The attack on Wednesday was sparked by a speech Sheikh Hasina planned to give to supporters from exile in neighbouring India.

The incident took place just a day after Hasina delivered an online speech urging Awami League supporters to protest against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, according to a report

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s ties to the autocratic leader have tarnished his image as the nation’s independence hero.