Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- India has condemned the attack and vandalism at the house of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhaka's Dhanmondi Road No. 32 as "regrettable".

"This act of vandalism should be strongly condemned," Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement in response to media queries regarding the destruction of the residence on Thursday.

In the statement, Jaiswal said: "It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur [Rahman], a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on Feb 5, 2025 [Wednesday].

"All those who value the freedom struggle that nurtured Bangla identity and pride are aware of the importance ...