India condemned the demolition of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Dhaka residence, calling it vital to Bangladesh's history. The interim government linked the act to Sheikh Hasina's remarks. Dhaka protested her statements,

Protesters in Bangladesh have demolished more houses of leaders of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League and defaced murals of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The unrest sparked after a live online address of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

"All those who value the freedom struggle that nurtured Bangla identity and pride are aware of the importance of this residence for the national consciousness of Bangladesh," he said.