, Aug. 7 -- The residence of former Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel in the Sholashahar area of Chattogram city was vandalised and an arson was made early Friday, reportedly following his participation in a press conference in New Delhi, which was also joined by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The attack took place around 2:00am when unidentified miscreants vandalised the house at Chashma Hill.

The house is the family residence of late former Chattogram mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury. Following the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024, the family members left the house, which has remained unoccupied except for security personnel.

Locals said several people came to the house, vandalised it and att...