New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the Bangladesh government of eradicating history and Bengali heritage after film director Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home, allegedly demolished in Dhaka.In a social media post on X, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya shared a video of the dilapidated building.In the footage, construction workers were seen tearing the walls, provoking the house with mourning.“Another shock for Bengali heritage – Satyajit Ray’s ancestral house collapsed in Bangladesh.”“This is not just the destruction of an old structure – it is the erosion of history. The soil nourished of one of the world’s largest cinematic legends is now reduced in the debris. Should the Bangladesh government not take responsibility to preserve a site of such vast historical and cultural value? “Malavia said.It came after reports that Shoshu Academy proposed to demolish the building to build a multi-storey feature, according to Prothom Aloe.The newspaper reported that there was no activity in the abandoned house since 2007 and it had become a den for drug addicts.Following the demolition reports, New Delhi offered assistance to repair and reconstruct the building as the museum of literature and a symbol of shared cultural heritage between India and Bangladesh.Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said, “Bangla is a symbol of cultural renaissance, given the landmark status of the building, it would be better to check options for options and reconstruction for demolition and reconstruction and it would be better to check options as a symbol of India and Bangladesh’s shared culture.”The building was located on Hoikishore Ray Chaudhary Road in Dhaka. The house of Century-Old House Appenders Ray Chaudhary was a major 19th-century litteror, painter and publisher. He was the father of famous poet Sukumar Ray and mythological filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s grandfather.Born on 2 May 1921 in Kolkata, Satyajit Ray is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of India. His acclaimed works include Apu trilogy, Jalgargi, Charulata, Gopi Gain Baga Bane, Pathar Panchali and Khildi of Shatraj.Beyond the film production, Ray was a screenwriter, documentary producer, writer, essayist, lyricist, Illustrator, magazine editor, calligator and music composer.He received several praise in his career, including 32 Indian National Film Awards, several International Awards, an Academy Honorary Award in 1992 and India’s highest civilian honor, India’s highest civilian honor.
