RU artwork criticised over alleged portrayal of July uprising as more significant than Liberation War

Artist denies such interpretation 1 MIN(s) ago UPDATED 1 MIN(s) ago RU Correspondent Photo: Star An artwork displayed at a Rajshahi University exhibition marking the July Uprising has drawn criticism for allegedly portraying the 2024 uprising as more significant than the 1971 Liberation War.The three-day exhibition, titled “July Mass Uprising: Free Homeland Through Colours and Brushes,” began on Sunday morning.Controversy arose over a artwork showing a weighing scale, with “71” written on one side and “24” on the other, symbolising the Liberation War and the July Uprising respectively. The scale tilted towards “24” which critics said suggested the uprising was being given greater importance than the Liberation War.Mohammad Ali, dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, said he was unaware of the a