Thanks to animal rights foundations that brought back the lost animals amid violent protests in Bangladesh. On August 5, when Bangladesh was engulfed in unprecedented chaos as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country. Moments before protesters stormed her official residence, Ganabhaban, the situation escalated into a frenzied looting spree. Protesters, driven by weeks of deadly anti-quota demonstrations, ransacked the palace, taking everything from furniture and clothing to personal belongings and animals, including Hasinas cherished pet cat.Stolen, Sold, and RecoveredAmid the chaos, the cat and a German Shepherd, both belonging to Sheikh Hasina, were among the stolen items. According to Obhoyaronno, a Bangladeshi animal welfare foundation, the cat was initially sold for 40,000 Bangladeshi Taka. Fortunately, the Special Security Force later managed to recover the cat, alongside Hasinas German Shepherd.#BangladeshiHindus Sheikh Hasinas beloved cat was stolen from Prime Ministers residence and sold for Rs 40,000 .A NGO rescued the cat and returned it to Prime Ministers residence pic.twitter.com/7yrjrm0s2Z— Haribhai Jariwala (@HaribhaiSpeaks) August 8, 2024Return to GanabhabanThe efforts of Obhoyaronno have been crucial in reuniting some of the stolen animals with their home at Ganabhaban. As Bangladesh grapples with the aftermath of the political upheaval and violent protests, the search continues for other missing pets. The return of these animals is a small yet significant piece of normalcy in a time of extensive political and social turmoil.
