Defaced Tagore portrait in Dhaka sparks protests and debate over Bangladesh's identity

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A portrait of Rabindranath Tagore was defaced in Dhaka, prompting renewed discussion about the poet's legacy. The incident comes amid heightened political tension in Bangladesh following the July 2024 uprising and accusations against Jamaat-e-Islami. Public outrage over the attack on a cultural icon has led to protests. The episode has also revived broader debate about the relationship between politics, culture and national identity in contemporary Bangladesh.

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