An enraged mob set Mortaza’s house on fire as the violent civil disobedience movement continued unabated, even after the end of Sheikh Hasina Wajid’s 15-year tenure.
To further their cause, the protesters have targeted individuals associated with the Awami League. According to local media, Awami League offices and the homes of its members of parliament are no longer safe from the protesters’ fury.
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Reports indicate that attacks on Awami League offices and MPs’ homes are ongoing nationwide. Former Bangladesh cricket captain and Awami League MP Mashrafe Mortaza also fell victim to the protesters’ wrath.
The personal residence of Bangladesh’s founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the central headquarters of the Awami League have also been torched by the enraged protesters.
In Narail district, Khulna, the house of Mashrafe Mortaza was set on fire. Fortunately, Mortaza and his family had moved to a safe location before the attack. Despite police efforts to protect the national player’s house, the protesters were undeterred.
Sheikh Hasina Wajid resigned as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and fled to India after hundreds of lives were lost during the month-long violent protests.
Following her resignation, the army announced an interim government, released detained protesters, lifted the curfew, and restored internet services in the country.
