Numerous architects are upset about the decision to demolish the red building, which enhanced the beauty of the street alongside a park. A heritage activist is urging authorities to protect the building due to its historical importance. A contractor named Shakil has already started dismantling parts of the building's roof, stating that he secured the job through a tender eight months prior and plans to complete the demolition in four days. When asked for his opinion, the Director General of the Department of Agricultural Expansion, Md Golam Maruf, stated to bdnews24.com that the decision to demolish the building was made by the government. He chose not to provide further comments, noting that the building no longer fell under his department's jurisdiction, despite its historical significance in agricultural research. He recommended contacting the Cotton Development Board (CDB), the current owner of the building. However, when contacted by phone, CDB Executive Director Md Farid Uddin was in a meeting and requested a callback in an hour. Subsequently, he did not respond to further calls from bdnews24.com. Taimur Islam, the CEO of Urban Study Group, an organization dedicated to preserving Dhaka City's architectural heritage, has expressed disapproval of the recent demolitions of buildings. He highlighted that over 2,500 unlisted buildings are at risk of being demolished, with only around 100 currently protected. Islam emphasized the need to preserve more buildings that are not currently on the heritage list. Taimur stated that the building holds significance due to its historical and architectural importance. He mentioned that a Famine Commission was established following a famine in Odisha during the mid-18th century, and some structures were built in Dhaka's Farmgate region as part of efforts to promote agriculture. The buildings were expanded when Bengal was divided in 1905, according to Taimur. Additionally, he noted that the building possesses great architectural value. "It resembles the courts and DC council buildings that were built during the colonial era." "Additionally, agriculture holds great significance in Bangladesh as the most crucial sector. However, we are currently erasing our agricultural history." Taimur expressed the belief that the entire area should have been conserved due to its connection to a significant chapter in our history. The technological advancements in agriculture were observed in these buildings, of which there were seven to eight. It is believed that these buildings should have been protected under the UNESCO Convention. During the demolition process, architects hurried to the site in an effort to save the building. Qazi Muhammad Arif, the General Secretary of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), expressed the desire for the building to be preserved due to its historical importance. Numerous buildings like this exist across the country, and it is the responsibility of the government to protect them. As experts in the field, we believe that historic buildings worth preserving should be maintained. Regarding the building in Khamarbarhi, Arif mentioned that there are plans for a high-rise office building to be constructed there, but measures could be taken to protect the old buildings instead. "The Vice-President of the institute, Jalal Ahmed, expressed to bdnews24.com that it appears to be too late now. He mentioned that there was no design of the building known to him and that the demolition work has progressed too far. He also commented that the building did not seem to be in such poor condition that it needed to be torn down. Associate Professor Shehzad Zahir of the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology stated that the advancement of Bangladesh's agriculture sector was achieved through scientific research." He stated that this building served as the laboratory where agricultural research in Bangladesh began, making it a pioneer in the country's agricultural development. Therefore, he emphasized the need to immediately halt the demolition and implement measures to preserve the building, as it is a late colonial period structure. He said that the beautiful shedding devices in front of the windows have connected our local architecture to that of Europe. BRAC University's Assistant Professor architect Sajid-Bin-Doza also mentioned that the building is well-suited for Bangladesh's tropical climate. He expressed disappointment and sadness over the lack of preservation of traditional designs in the building, stating that it reflects a lack of respect for our heritage. The speaker believes that the authorities should have taken pictures of the building before it was damaged, so that future generations could see it. However, he also mentioned that preserving the building now would be expensive due to the damage it has suffered from being bludgeoned with a hammer.