Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The residence of Sheikh Hasina, Sudha Sadan, located on Road 5 in Dhanmondi, was set on fire by protesters late last night.

The incident occurred at 11:00 pm on January 5 (Wednesday night), following the ongoing political unrest.

Since the ousting of the Hasina government during the student uprising on August 5, Sudha Sadan had been completely vacated.

Fire Service officials reported that the fire at the residence was discovered around 11:30 pm, and their teams were dispatched to control the blaze.

Dhanmondi 32 residence being demolished with bulldozer

By midnight, flames were visible on the second, third, and fourth floors of the building.

Meanwhile, demolition work by protesters was also underway at House No. 32 i...