A sculpture in shape of Munmun’s hand being demolished

Entertainment Report :

A mural at the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam University is being demolished.
The sculpture was installed in the pond between the Faculty of Science and Technology building and the Faculty of Arts building.

The dance artiste and actress Munmun Ahmed herself announced the matter on social media.
The mural, which depicts a woman with her hands clasped together and giving an Anjali (Salute), which was made by sculptor Manindra Paul from the hand of the country’s renowned dancer, dance director, trainer and actress Munmun Ahmed.

Munmun Ahmed herself posted a picture of the mural being demolished on social media, writing, “It is very sad that the mural of Nazrul University, ‘Anjali Loh Mor’ is being demolished right now, which was made from a picture of my hand. It was made by sculptor Manindra Paul.”

In the comments section of that post, musician and actor Pantha Kanai wrote, “If you stop talking about the next thing, no one will protest. Look, all the celebrity artistes have gone silent. Look, look.” Someone asked, “Why is it being demolished?”

In response to that question, Munmun wrote, “No sculptures will be allowed in the country.”
One wrote, “What the hell has started! A group of human-shaped monsters are destroying the history, art and culture of this country. There is no language for expressing hate.”

Another commented, “So sad and angry.” Meanwhile, according to university sources, renovation work on the university’s ponds has begun at a cost of more than Tk40 million.

The sculpture was built to enhance the beauty of the pond in front of the faculty building.
However, after August 5, due to objections from various quarters and various people in the new administration, the decision was made to demolish the sculpture.

The sculpture was installed by the then Vice Chancellor Dr Soumitra Shekhar, who was accused of corruption and recruitment.

The Treasurer Dr Zainul Abedin Siddiqui, who performs the routine duties of the Vice Chancellor, told the media in this regard, “A decision was made about this a long time ago with the deans and everyone.

This is probably because of that decision. There were many controversial activities at the time, with some expressing strong protests against the sculpture. As a result, a decision was made.”