Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The Chief Advisor's Office has described the demolition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence on Road 32 in Dhanmondi as "undesirable," blaming former premier Sheikh Hasina's "provocative speech" for the incident.

In a statement on Thursday, the chief advisor's press wing said: "Sheikh Hasina's provocative statements against the July coup while in India have fueled public anger, which has been expressed."

Hasina, deposed in a mass uprising last July, has been in India since Aug 5, 2024. Wednesday marked six months since the collapse of her government and her departure from Bangladesh.

Earlier, the Awami League had announced that Hasina would deliver a virtual address Wednesday night, a move that immediately ...