Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh have taken out their anger at exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by destroying a family home that came to symbolize the country’s independence — and now,

Protesters in Dhaka stormed and set fire to the family home of exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s father during her planned speech, escalating political tensions in Bangladesh.

A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka during a live online address of his daughter and deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

The attack on Wednesday was sparked by a speech Sheikh Hasina planned to give to supporters from exile in neighbouring India.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s ties to the autocratic leader have tarnished his image as the nation’s independence hero.

The incident took place just a day after Hasina delivered an online speech urging Awami League supporters to protest against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, according to a report