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Rabindranath Tagore's mural defaced in Bangladesh

Rabindranath Tagore's mural defaced in Bangladesh

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Local media reported that a mural of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the boundary wall of Bangladesh’s Khulna Railway Station was defaced with black ink by unidentified persons, described as miscreants. The mural, which also featured portraits of other prominent figures, was smeared with black ink, prompting widespread anger and criticism. The incident was reported by The Assam Tribune on Nov 7 and by DT Next, which noted the act drew criticism. Earlier coverage also mentioned the same vandalism.

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    DHAKA : A mural of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore has been defaced with black ink by unidentified persons in Bangladesh's Khulna, drawing criticism, local media reported on Saturday. Tagore's mural was painted on the boundary wall of Khulna Railway Station alongside portraits of other prominent…

    — DT Next

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DHAKA : A mural of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore has been defaced with black ink by unidentified persons in Bangladesh's Khulna, drawing criticism, local media reported on Saturday. Tagore's mural was painted on the boundary wall of Khulna Railway Station alongside portraits of other prominent…

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