August 5 coup against Sheikh Hasina On August 5, a student-led movement ousted Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, after weeks of protests and clashes that killed over 600 people.
In a fit of anger, protesting students also started vandalizing establishments bearing the names of Sheikh Mujib and Hasina across the country.
The mural of Mujib at the entrance was also completely destroyed. Later that night, a bulldozer was brought in. Earlier, there was an announcement that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina – who fled ...