'No place for Tagore, glorifying India': Mural of Nobel laureate defaced in Bangladesh

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A mural of Rabindranath Tagore was vandalized in Khulna. People placed opposing posters near the defaced art. Local officials and cultural activists condemned the action as narrow-minded. Police are investigating to find the people responsible. This follows a similar incident in Dhaka where four people were detained.

A mural of Rabindranath Tagore was vandalized in Khulna, where opposing posters were also displayed nearby. Local officials and cultural activists have since condemned the act, arguing it reflects narrow-mindedness. Police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for the defacement. This incident follows a similar event in Dhaka, where four individuals were detained. The controversy raises concerns about the treatment and recognition of cultural icons in Bangladesh.

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