Abdul Hannan Masud, a leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has called for the demolition of houses belonging to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other Awami League MPs and ministers to build apartments for the families of those martyred in the July movement. Shortly after his statement, he described the demolition of the historic Dhanmondi 32 residence as a response to decades of political repression and bloodshed. In a separate Facebook post, Sarjis Alam likened the fate of certain political figures' residences to the historical transformation of Abu Jahl’s house into a public toilet. Meanwhile, Hasnat Abdullah wrote about the growing unity of Bangladesh, while Rifat Rashid claimed that the entire country stands united to demolish Dhanmondi 32.

The upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for December, as announced by the Chief Adviser, are now facing uncertainty. The election preparations have been stalled due to amendments in the Political Party Registration section of the Representation of the People Order and the Delimitation Act. The Election Commission has no clear idea about the proposed amendments and has received no official instructions regarding them. Additionally, 1,849,326 new voters will be eligible to vote starting January 2, 2026, meaning they will be excluded if elections are held in December. The Chief Election Commissioner stated that election preparations are currently on hold due to ongoing reforms. He added that unless there is clarity on whether the elections will be conducted under amended laws or existing ones, holding them in December would be impossible. The Press Secretary affirmed that the election date would be announced based on national consensus. Earlier, on December 16, the Chief Adviser had indicated that the elections would take place in late December 2025 or early 2026.

Fugitive Sheikh Hasina’s provocation is mainly responsible for the overall situation, commented Shafiqul Rahman in a Facebook post at 11:45 PM on Wednesday. He wrote that it should be remembered that Sheikh Hasina has never truly embraced the people of Bangladesh in her heart—this is her hateful nature. A little earlier, in another post, he had urged the people of the country to remain patient and not fall for any provocation. In that post, he wrote: “The call of Bangladesh’s patriotic and responsible citizens—do not fall for any provocation, remain patient, and demonstrate your love for the beloved country.”

In a Facebook post, Nurul Haque Nur, president of Gono Odhikar Parishad, warned that continued mob justice even after forming a new government will lead to anarchy instead of stability. He further wrote that this situation will send a negative message to diplomats and the international community and will not bring any positive outcomes. He urged people to show a constructive mindset in building a new Bangladesh, cautioning that new crises could weaken the revolutionary forces.

Ignoring military resistance, students stormed and vandalized the residence of former Chief Whip Abul Hasanat Abdullah in Barishal, breaking the gate and setting fire to the house at 11 PM. The military had anticipated an attack and had secured the house beforehand. A previous attack with vandalism and arson took place on August 5.

Nahid Islam, an advisor, has stated that since India has given political asylum to Sheikh Hasina, it must also take responsibility for assisting her political activities. He warned that they will hold India accountable for this. He expressed concern that the fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina is engaging in anti-Bangladesh activities from Indian soil.

Students at Dhanmondi 32 have written ‘There will be no 32, there will be no 32!’, mocking the controversial host Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh from India’s Republic Bangla. From 8 PM, students entered the house and began vandalizing it. Although a bulldozer was planned to be used, the destruction is being done manually. The mural of Sheikh Mujib inside the house has already been destroyed.

At 10:45 PM, students set fire to Sudha Sadan, Sheikh Hasina’s residence in Dhanmondi 5. The enraged students declared they do not want any trace of fascism that is involved in student killings to remain in Bangladesh. They are demanding Hasina be brought back to the country and punished.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s representative Barrister Zaima Rahman met with David Beasley, a key figure in organizing the ‘National Prayer Breakfast’ and Governor of South Carolina. Beasley, former president of the Republican Governors Association and Nobel Peace Prize winner for his humanitarian work in Syria, Yemen, and Afghanistan, is currently a candidate for World Bank President.

At 10:50 PM, a crane arrived at Dhanmondi 32. A student procession was in front and behind the crane. Chants of ‘Tear it down!’ echoed as the crane stood in front of the house. Students and online activists participating in the movement announced that destruction would take place at 32 during the exact time Hasina delivers her speech. People had already gathered by 8 PM and started vandalizing. By 9 PM, fire had broken out! Hasnat Abdullah wrote, ‘Tonight, Bangladesh will be freed from the pilgrimage site of fascism.’

In Khulna, bulldozers demolished Sheikh Hasina’s uncle’s house. The Khulna City Corporation began the demolition at 9 PM on Wednesday. This ‘Sheikh House’ of former MP Sheikh Helal had long been a key center of politics on this side of the Padma River.

In Kushtia, the house of Mahbub Ul Alam Hanif, former MP and Joint General Secretary of Awami League, was bulldozed at 10 PM on Wednesday.

In protest of fascist Hasina’s participation in the virtual congress of the banned Chhatra League, students have resumed vandalism and arson at Dhanmondi 32. The ‘Long March to Dhanmondi 32’ program began at 9 PM, drawing more people, and the entire structure is being torn down. A previous arson attack occurred on August 5. The students declared they do not want any fascist remnants in Bangladesh. Another slogan rang out: “Delhi or Dhaka, Dhaka Dhaka!”

Armed criminals have abducted five farmers from the foothills of Teknaf. The kidnapped individuals are Hasan Ali, Tayef Ullah, Md. Yusuf, Md. Ferdous, and Kofil Uddin. They have yet to be rescued. The police stated that although an operation was launched, immediate rescue was not possible as they were taken deep into the jungle.

Hundreds of enraged students stormed Sheikh Mujib’s residence at Dhanmondi-32, gathering there at 8 PM and engaging in mass vandalism. In response to Awami League’s announcement that Sheikh Hasina would join a virtual session with the banned Chhatra League, the students declared a “Long March to Dhanmondi-32” in the evening and proceeded with their protest.