CCC denies ordering graffiti removal, says damaged Shaheed Washim Akram Flyover pillars will be repainted

The recent events in Chattogram, involving the controversial removal of graffiti and subsequent counter-protests, highlight a growing tension between local administration and activist groups. The Daily Star reports on the conflicting narratives surrounding the defacement of murals commemorating the July uprising. While the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Shahadat Hossain denies any official directive for the removal, activists from the National Citizen Party (NCP) allege deliberate erasure and replacement with advertisements. This incident underscores deeper concerns among citizens regarding the city's administration, with accusations of deteriorating law and order and inaction on issues like waterlogging. The involvement of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in supporting the mayor, who is a former BNP leader, adds a layer of political complexity. From a Bangladeshi perspective, such events are not just about art on public infrastructure but also about civic engagement, historical memory, and the accountability of elected officials. The swift intervention by police and the subsequent rallies demonstrate the charged atmosphere and the importance of these public spaces for expressing dissent and political identity.

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