Bangladesh government removes Mujib portrait from President's office after student protests

The portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founder, has been removed from the President's office. This decision follows pressure from student leaders after the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has also canceled national holidays honoring Mujib and redesigned currency to remove his image. This marks a significant shift in the government's stance towards Mujib, who has faced increasing criticism since the protests began. The removal has sparked backlash, including from the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which initially condemned the act but later retracted its statement. The situation reflects ongoing tensions in Bangladesh's political landscape.