Dhaka, May 19 -- Cultural Affairs Advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has visited the Independence Museum at Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan, which was left in ruins following vandalism and looting amid celebrations marking the fall of the Awami League government last year.

He emphasised the need for collective and concerted efforts from all stakeholders to restore and reopen the museum after renovation, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs said in a statement on Monday.

A special meeting was held at the National Museum on Sunday to mark International Museum Day 2025, where Farooki addressed the gathering.

Architect Marina Tabassum, chairperson of the National Museum's Board of Trustees, was also present. After the event, Farooki visited the Independe...