Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- An art exhibition titled "Alo" (Light) has opened at the burnt Prothom Alo office in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar.

The exhibition, inaugurated on Wednesday morning, has transformed the premises scarred by an arson attack back in December into a space of reflection and resolve.

Organised by artist Mahbubur Rahman, it will remain open to visitors daily from 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm until Feb 28.

On Dec 18 at 10:45pm, a group stormed the Prothom Alo office, breaking shutters and glass doors before carrying out looting, vandalism and arson.

The attackers later targeted The Daily Star building and set fire to the offices of Chhayanaut that night and Udichi Shilpigosthi the following day.

The attack forced Prothom Alo to suspen...