Bangladesh to replace planned sculptures at historic sites
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The Bangladesh government proposes replacing planned sculptures of historical significance at Suhrawardy Udyan with water fountains.
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- The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs plans to rescope the Independence Monument project at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka.
- The original design featured sculptures honoring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 1971 speech and the surrender of Pakistani forces.
- Authorities now intend to install water fountains at these sites instead.
- The monument project began in 2018 and has faced delays following the change of government in 2024.
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NamedBangladesh · Dhaka · Suhrawardy Udyan · Ministry of Liberation War Affairs · Sheikh Mujibur Rahman · Tarique Rahman
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