Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- "Sheikh Bari", the residence of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's late uncle, is being bulldozed in Khulna.

Witnesses said around 9pm on Wednesday, a group of leaders and activists from the Anti-discrimination Student Movement gathered in front of the property located in the city's Moylapota area. Subsequently, they procured two bulldozers from the Khulna City Corporation, before proceeding with the destruction.

Sheikh Bari had long been home to the extended Hasina family, including her cousins, former MP Sheikh Helal, Sheikh Sohel and several other relatives.

As the demolition took place, the activists and leaders of the Movement voiced their anger, chanting slogans directed at Hasina, her political party, the Awa...