Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Bangladesh Orders Removal of President's Portraits from Foreign Missions
The government of Bangladesh is telling its embassies around the world to take down the current president's picture.
This directive appears to be connected to actions against the previous prime minister, as the current government is changing the previous government's policies.
Some people believe the government is removing the portraits to erase the previous prime minister's legacy.
There's also controversy over how the government is treating people who are loyal to the previous leader, with accusations of unfair actions.
Bangladesh ordered the removal of President Shahabuddin's portraits from foreign missions.
The directive came from the foreign ministry.
The order followed the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's portraits after her fall from power.
Approximately 65 missions had already removed the portraits.
Sajeeb Wazed accused the interim government of criminalizing mourning and suppressing the Awami League.
- Who
- The Bangladesh government.
- What
- Bangladesh ordered the removal of President Shahabuddin's portraits from all foreign missions.
- When
- The directive was issued recently.
- Where
- Bangladeshi missions abroad.
- Why
- The reason is not explicitly stated, but may be tied to actions against the former prime minister's legacy.
Current Government
Former Government Supporters
Actions Against the Former Prime Minister's Legacy
Current Government
The interim government is changing policies and removing symbols associated with the former Prime Minister.
Former Government Supporters
Accusations of suppressing the Awami League and criminalizing mourning are being made.
- President
- Mohammed Shahabuddin
- Directive Issued By
- Foreign Ministry
- Missions Affected
- Bangladeshi missions worldwide
- Reasoning
- May be linked to the removal of portraits tied to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
- Current Government
- Interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus