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A Dhaka University woman student covered Begum Rokeya’s graffiti with black paint at Shamsun Nahar Hall, sparking criticism.

• The student apologized after realizing their mistake, according to Provost of Dhaka University, Nasrin Sultana.
• The incident went viral on social media, with students and others condemning the act.
• University students criticized the incident online and offline.
• Provost Nasrin Sultana, accompanied by a psychologist, spoke to the student and found incoherent conversations.
• The student assured she wouldn’t repeat the incident and promised to restore the graffiti.

News & Photo Source: Prothom-Alo