# Mural of Tagore defaced

- Place: Dhaka, Bangladesh (23.8103, 90.4125)
- Published: 2026-11-08T02:19:23.204Z · expires 2026-11-15T02:19:23.204Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E6 Organisms, E11 Organizations, E12 States, E10 Institutions
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A mural of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was defaced in Dhaka, according to Times of India reports.

The incident occurred in the capital city, sparking outrage among cultural groups and artists who view the act as an attack on national heritage.

Separately, Bangladesh's garment sector faces unrest that could threaten disaster, per SCMP, as workers protest poor working conditions amid extreme heat.

The situation reflects broader socio-political tensions within the country.

## Sources

- [‘There could be anarchy’: Bangladesh’s garment sector unrest threatens disaster](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3373569/there-could-be-anarchy-bangladeshs-garment-unrest-threatens-economic-disaster) · scmp.com · 2026-11-07
- ['No place for Tagore, glorifying India': Mural of Nobel laureate defaced in Bangladesh](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-place-for-tagore-glorifying-india-mural-of-nobel-laureate-defaced-in-bangladesh/articleshow/135633400.cms) · timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 2026-11-07
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