VOM/08 June, 2025: In 8 June 2025, a shocking incident unfolded in Bangladesh that stirred outrage across South Asia. The ancestral mansion of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, known as Kachharibari in Sirajganj district, was vandalized by a mob, sparking anger among cultural activists, historians, and the general public.
What reportedly began as a minor dispute over parking fees quickly escalated into a violent attack. Eyewitnesses said a group of people stormed the historic premises, damaging parts of the mansion and raising hostile slogans. The site’s director was physically assaulted during the incident, leaving staff members shaken and residents fearful.
Authorities responded by temporarily shutting down public access to the site. A three-member investigation committee was formed to probe the matter, and police forces were deployed to secure the heritage property. The Bangladeshi government condemned the attack and promised strict action against the perpetrators.
Cultural activists described the incident as “an attack on history and identity,” noting that Tagore is not only Bangladesh’s national poet but also India’s Nobel laureate and a figure of global recognition. For many, the vandalism was not just damage to a building but a direct insult to the shared cultural legacy of Bengal.
The outrage soon spread beyond Bangladesh, with intellectuals, students, and international observers calling for better protection of heritage sites and minority communities.
