Sirajganj, Bangladesh – June 11, 2025 — A portion of the historic residence of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, known as Shahjadpur Kachharibari, has been vandalized in Bangladesh, sparking outrage among cultural and literary communities.
Unidentified individuals reportedly damaged parts of the heritage site located in Shahzadpur, Sirajganj district, where Tagore lived during his time as a zamindar and wrote many of his renowned literary works. The site also serves as a museum housing personal items, manuscripts, and historical artifacts related to Tagore’s life and legacy.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. As a precaution, the site has been temporarily closed to the public.
“We strongly condemn this act of vandalism against one of our most treasured cultural landmarks,” said a spokesperson for the Department of Archaeology. “An investigation is underway, and security will be tightened at all Tagore-related sites across the country.”
The attack has drawn condemnation from writers, academics, and civil society groups, who are calling for the swift arrest of those responsible and greater protection for Bangladesh’s cultural heritage.
Rabindranath Tagore, who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, holds a revered place in Bengali and world literature. His residence in Shahjadpur is a symbol of his deep connection to rural Bengal and its people.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
