Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh broke into Sheikh Hasina's official residence in Dhaka on Monday, hours after she resigned as prime minister and left the country. They looted, vandalised, and roamed the rooms throughout the residence. The protesters were seen eating fish and biryani and some were even on Hasina's bed.
Some people also took the Prime Minister's sarees and a luxury suitcase. Viral videos from Dhaka showed many people in the streets celebrating the fall of Hasina's government and shouting slogans. Thousands of people broke into the Prime Minister's official residence, 'Ganabhaban,' making victory signs.
Social media videos showed crowds inside Ganabhaban's living rooms, with some people taking televisions, chairs, and tables from one of the country's most secure buildings. The protesters looted Hasina's residence, enjoying fish and biryani from the kitchens and fridges. They also damaged her portraits inside the building.
Many people were seen taking raw fish, live goats, and ducks. Some even entered the bedrooms and were lying on the Prime Minister's bed. According to a Reuters report, the protesters were seen lying in the beds and carrying off furniture, books and television.
Even ornamental fish in the extensive gardens were netted and pulled out, with people waving those they had caught for the camera, the report added. One protester stole Sheikh Hasina's saree, while another took a Dior suitcase. Protesters also climbed on a large statue of Sheikh Muj.