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36-466: Bangabandhu Memorial Museum , also known as Bangabandhu Bhaban or Dhanmondi 32 , located in Dhanmondi , Dhaka, Bangladesh, was the personal residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman , who was also called Bangabandhu, the founding leader and president of Bangladesh. Mujib was assassinated with most members of his family in this residence. The museum was listed as a national heritage site in 2009 by RAJUK and

72-665: A government building in Shegunbagicha , Dhaka. Martial law had been declared a few days earlier, and on 11 October Sheikh Rahman was arrested. His family were evicted from the property, after which they rented a house in Siddheshwari , Dhaka. As a result of government threats, the family had to vacate the house in Siddheshwari and move to a rented one in Segunbagicha with help from Sufia Kamal . Sheikh Rahman

108-499: A library, auditorium, and photo gallery, was also completely destroyed. An adjacent restaurant was burned as well. Later, four charred bodies of unidentified persons were recovered from the premises. On the next day, the building was surrounded by crowds. Numerous people visited the residence, took photos and painted protest graffiti on the wall. Army personnel tried to control the situation, were also joined by students. The students and troops blocked several attempts to steal or loot from

144-416: A museum on 6 September 1994. The trust selected architects Ehsan Khan , Ishtiaque Jahir and Iqbal Habib from an architectural design competition. During the conversion, the trust preserved the original structure of the house. On 20 August 2011, the museum was extended by building a new six-storey structure adjacent to the house. The Bangabandhu Memorial Museum signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with

180-575: A total population of 101,937, distributed between the two city corporations. The Dhaka North section housed 75,148 residents, whereas Dhaka South accommodated 26,789 residents, with a combined total of 27,487 households and an average household size of 3.7 members. The recorded population in 2022 reflects a decrease from the 2011 figures, which stood at 147,643 individuals. The most important roads in Dhanmondi are Road no. 27, Satmasjid Road and Mirpur Road . The lakeside walkway at Dhanmondi Lake

216-716: Is a Bangladeshi photographer and Ekushey Padak award recipient. Rahman was born on 26 April 1956 in Rangpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan. Rahman joined the weekly Akota in 1973 as a photographer. From 1976 to 1980, he worked as a photographer in The Sangbad . From 1980 to 1993 he worked at The New Nation . In 1983, he took an iconic photograph of the back of Noor Hossain , which read "Gonotontra mukti pak" ("Let democracy be freed"), during protests against military dictator Hussain Mohammad Ershad . In 1993, he joined

252-417: Is home to many renowned food chains, especially fast food. Over the last fifteen years, a large number of outstanding schools, colleges and private universities have been developed around the area. Government Laboratory High School , BCSIR School, Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad Public School , Birshreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public School , Viqarunnisa Noon School , YWCA Higher Secondary School etc are some of

288-589: Is overlooked by the Rabindra Sarobar, an open-air amphitheater near the Road 8 bridge, where dramas, concerts, and various cultural programs are held from time to time by both amateur and professional artistes, especially during major festivals and holidays. Exotic and delicious snack stalls along the lakeside, particularly on Road 2 (opposite the entrance to Bangladesh Rifles ), Road 5 (on an island accessible only by foot bridges from two sides), Road 8 (near

324-474: The National Museum, New Delhi , on 17 December 2020 following a virtual summit between India and Bangladesh, aimed at facilitating knowledge-sharing between the two museums on training, the conservation of fabrics and the curation of exhibits. The ground floor of the house has a drawing room, a reading room and a kitchen. The drawing room was used for political discussions and has housed a gallery since

360-952: The Banglabazar Patrika as the Photo Editor. He joined the Janakantha in 1994 and worked their till 1997. He joined the Associated Press as a photographer and is the photography adviser of the daily Prothom Alo . In 2008, he won the Pictures of the Year International award, one of seven winners from the Associated Press. Rahman held a three-day solo exhibition on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Rangpur Zilla School in March 2019. In 2021, he

396-545: The Freedom Party were sentenced. On 5 August 2024, the museum was set on fire by mobs during the Non-cooperation movement anti-government protests against the government of Mujib's daughter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina . The interior of the museum was looted and largely gutted by the fire. The fire also set to nearby buildings, causing severe damage. The modern extension of the museum complex, which housed

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432-594: The Pakistani army until the war-victory of Bangladesh. The building was damaged by firing by the Pakistani forces. After Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returned home in 1972, when the repair work of the house was completed, he continued to live in this house with his family from the last week of February. On August 15, 1975, after the Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, the house was looted. On 30 April 2001, 12 military officers were sentenced to death in

468-428: The amphitheater) and Road 32 (opposite the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ), offer a variety of snacks and beverages, aimed at city dwellers during the day. These places are gathered by a lot of people, mostly around late afternoon, due to its popularity. During festivals such as Pohela Baishakh , Independence Day and Eid , moving around Dhanmondi can be difficult due to crowding. Almost every bank operating in

504-596: The assassination case. On the night of 10 August 1989, a group of 15/20 armed men fired gunshots targeting the building and hurled grenades to assassinate Sheikh Hasina, when she was staying at the building. Meanwhile, the security guards fired back and when Awami League leaders and activists chased them, the gunmen shouted slogans in favor of the Bangladesh Freedom Party and fled towards Dhanmondi 26. Two separate cases were filed in Dhanmondi police station in this incident. On 29 October 2017, 11 members of

540-523: The building. On 12 June 1981, the house was officially handed to the surviving family members of Sheikh Rahman's family; Hasina later found Sheikh Rahman's diaries in the building and they were later published in the form of memoirs. Sheikh Hasina continued to live in the government quarter in Mohakhali with her husband after obtaining ownership of her father's house, after which she used it for political purposes. After Sheikh Hasina obtained ownership of

576-567: The canal dried up, making the market there less significant. Dhanmondi subsequently became forested and remained that way until the mid-twentieth century. In 1950, the government of East Pakistan acquired roughly 500 acres of agricultural and horticultural land, and leveled and divided it into plots, each approximately one bigha (0.33 acres) in size. These plots were allocated to ministers, government officials, public figures, professionals, and businesspeople based on specific criteria. The Dhaka Improvement Trust (DIT), established in 1956, oversaw

612-579: The city's elites. During the British colonial period, the area that is now Dhanmondi had a canal next to it and was primarily used for cultivation, interspersed with a few settlements. It was known for its rice ( ধান , dhan in Bengali) and other grain seed markets. The term mandi in Persian and Urdu refers to a market or bazaar , hence the area came to be known as Dhanmondi. By the 19th century,

648-467: The country has an outlet in Dhanmondi. Foreign banks such as HSBC and Standard Chartered also have branches there, with HSBC and Standard Chartered having multiple ATM booths within the area. Dhanmondi is known for its wide range of expensive restaurants and cafes that mostly cluster around Satmasjid Road. Several local and international fast food chains in the country have outlets in this area. Most of these restaurants were opened in 2010s. Dhanmondi

684-448: The development of public amenities, construction of roads, and implementation of other infrastructure projects. Wide roads were laid out in a grid pattern, with vegetation planted along roadsides and in public areas. Plots were leased to allottees for 99 years at a rate of ৳5,000 per bigha. While initially the DIT strictly designated Dhanmondi plots for residential purposes, by 1972, this rule

720-437: The former collections, the museum sheltered Sheikh Russel's possessions such as balls, aquariums, toys and watches. There was also a souvenir shop, In a room Sheikh Rahman used as a salon where he often meet visitors and guests, a cyclostyle was installed after 7 March 1971 which was used by Sheikh Rahman. There was also a personal library, from which he declared the independence of Bangladesh by wireless. A telephone in this room

756-409: The house after it came to power on 15 August 1975. The Sheikh–Wazed family was forbidden to enter the house so Sheikh Hasina was not allowed inside after she returned to Bangladesh on 17 May 1981. On 10 June that year, Sheikh Hasina obtained ownership of the house when she paid a loan installment; the house was put up for auction due to non-payment of installments of the loan given for construction of

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792-401: The house at Road 32... This destruction done today will be a dark chapter in the history of Bengalis." On 15 August 2024, on the anniversary of the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman some people attempted to visit the site to pay respect were attacked by a mob with sticks. The attack caused death of one and over a hundred reported to be hospitalised. Actress Rokeya Prachy was assaulted at

828-462: The house became a museum. On the second floor is Sheikh Hasina's bedroom, and those of Sheikh Rahman, Sheikh Jamal, Sheikh Kamal and Sheikh Rehana . Adjacent to Sheikh Rahman's bedroom is a room where he used to watch television and eat meals with his family. It has a virtual section that can guide visitors on a virtual tour of the house. This virtual section also has a showcase that contains several important and historical documents. The new section of

864-490: The house was extended to two storeys and became a complete residential building where many important events in the political history of Pakistan, such as the six point movement , 1969 East Pakistan mass uprising , 1970 Pakistani general election , occurred. It was the centre of political activities of Sheikh Rahman and the Pakistan Awami League . On the night of 25 to 26 March 1971, Sheikh Rahman proclaimed

900-673: The independence of Bangladesh in the house shortly before the Pakistani army arrested him. The house was damaged during the Bangladesh Liberation War , after which it was repaired. After Sheikh Rahman returned from Pakistan, he and his family returned to the house, where they lived from February 1972 to August 1975. On 15 August 1975, disgruntled army officers assassinated Sheikh Rahman , his wife Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib , and their sons Sheikh Kamal , Sheikh Jamal and Sheikh Russel. The military government acquired

936-454: The liberation war, its neighbourhoods primarily consisted of two-story houses. Dhanmondi Thana was formed in 1976. Dhanmondi Thana covers 4.34 km (1.68 sq mi), bordered by Mohammadpur Thana to the north, New Market Thana to the east and the south, Hazaribagh Thana to the south and the west. Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and Kalabagan thanas occupies the eastern border. In the 2022 Bangladeshi census , Dhanmondi Thana recorded

972-477: The museum houses the Sheikh Lutfar Rahman and Sheikh Sayera Khatun Gallery', which is after the parents of Bangabandhu. There is also a library and a research centre. At the entrance to the building is a reception hall on the ground floor that was used for official purposes. While other rooms of the museum are open for visitors, Sheikh Hasina's bedroom, store room and waiting room were closed. Among

1008-587: The renowned schools in this area. Many well-known English medium schools in the country, such as Scholastica (Junior Section), South Breeze , Sunbeams , Oxford International School Main Campus and Junior Dhanmondi Campus, Mastermind , Maple Leaf International school, Marie Curie School, Dhanmondi Tutorial , Sunnydale , European Standard School (ESS), Scholars School and College are located here. Colleges like Dhaka College , Hamdard Public College , Ideal College and Dhaka City College are located here. Among

1044-477: The residence, she announced it would be converted into a museum, having had the idea after she was arrested for attending a political program during the 1990 Mass Uprising in Bangladesh . Sufia Kamal , Baby Maudud , Gaziul Haque , Pavel Rahman and many others helped convert the house into a museum. The museum was inaugurated on 14 August 1994, and it was handed to Bangabandhu Memorial Trust to turn it into

1080-476: The site when she went to pay her respects and the car of Kader Siddique was vandalized. The roads leading to the site were blocked by mobs who danced to music. They prevent journalists from taking photos of the assaults. Dhanmondi Thana The origins of Dhanmondi can be traced back to the early 1950s, when the Government of East Pakistan developed it as a centrally planned residential area catering to

1116-479: The site. Many books rescued from the library were sent to the public library. The students also conducted a clean-up operation and the building’s security was entirely given under the military control. After visiting the site, Abdul Kader Siddique , the founder and head of the Kaderia Force during the Bangladesh Liberation War stated, "I should have died before watching the way they destroyed and burned

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1152-489: The universities, University Of Development Alternative (UODA) , the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh , United International University , Daffodil International University , Eastern University , People's University of Bangladesh , World University of Bangladesh , Stamford University , University of Asia Pacific are the most well-known and can be quite luxurious and expensive. Pavel Rahman Pavel Rahman

1188-495: Was considerably relaxed to the extent that it was virtually not enforced anymore. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman , regarded as the founding father of Bangladesh, resided in Dhanmondi at road no. 32. He was assassinated along with most of his family at his residence on 15 August 1975. Today, his former residence has been converted into a memorial museum. Over the decades Dhanmondi evolved into a chic, miniature city, with hospitals to malls, schools, banks, offices and universities. After

1224-585: Was damaged by the Pakistani army firing on 25 March 1971. After the declaration of independence of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujib was arrested by the Pakistani army at 1:30 am, the first hour of 26 March, and detained first in Dhaka Cantonment and then in Miwanwali Jail in Pakistan's Punjab. The Mujib family was kept under house arrest in house 26 of road 18 in Dhanmondi. The house was occupied by

1260-405: Was imprisoned until 1960; after his release, he constructed a one-storey house there. He began living in the two-room, unfinished house with his family, having secured a loan from House Building Finance Corporation , from 1 August 1961. Sheikh Rahman had to pay Rs.  1,000 advance to get the plot. Sheikh Rahman's youngest son Sheikh Russel was born in this house on 18 October 1964. In 1966,

1296-476: Was largely damaged in a mob violence in 2024. In 1956, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman , the industry minister of East Pakistan , applied to the government through his private secretary to be allotted a plot in the Dhanmondi residential project in Dhaka , the administrative capital. A year later, the government allotted him a plot in Dhanmondi for Rs. 6,000 . Until 12 October 1958, Sheikh Rahman and his family lived in

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