The historic home in Dhaka from which the demand for Bengali as a state language first arose is now facing severe decay. Plaster is peeling from the walls, wood is riddled with termites, and roofs are missing or heavily rusted. Entering the premise reveals floors covered in grass and weeds, walls covered in moss, and an old, dilapidated bed. Window grills have been stolen, and bricks are crumbling. It is hardly recognizable as the home of the man who first raised the issue of Bengali in the Pakistan Constituent Assembly, marking a pivotal moment in the Language Movement. The building’s condition underscores a worrying trend of neglecting sites of significant historical importance within Bangladesh.