A group of unidentified attackers stormed the Chhayanaut Cultural Complex in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area on Thursday night, vandalizing property and setting parts of the building on fire. According to Dhanmondi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Saiful Islam, the assailants entered the premises, damaged furniture and other items, and ignited fires on the fourth and fifth floors. Fire service teams quickly arrived and brought the blaze under control, preventing major structural losses.

Television footage showed scattered and broken furniture across several rooms, highlighting the extent of the vandalism. Law enforcement personnel later dispersed the attackers and restored order. No casualties were immediately reported, and authorities have not yet confirmed the motive behind the assault.

The Chhayanaut building, a prominent center for Bangladeshi cultural and musical education, holds symbolic significance in Dhaka’s cultural life. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of cultural institutions and the need for enhanced security measures. Police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible and determine the cause of the attack.