Numerous architects have voiced their dissatisfaction with the decision to destroy the red building, which enhanced the aesthetic appeal of the street alongside a park. A heritage advocate has urged the authorities to protect the building due to its historical importance. On Wednesday, a contractor named Shakil began dismantling parts of the building's roof, stating that he had been awarded the job through a tender eight months prior and that the demolition process would take four days. When asked for his opinion, Department of Agricultural Expansion (DAE) Director General Md Golam Maruf stated to bdnews24.com that it was the government's choice to demolish the building. He declined to provide further comments, mentioning that the building was no longer under his department's jurisdiction despite its historical importance in agricultural research. He suggested contacting the Cotton Development Board (CDB), the current owners of the building. CDB Executive Director Md Farid Uddin mentioned in a phone call with bdnews24.com that he was currently in a meeting and requested to be contacted again in an hour. However, he did not answer any more calls from bdnews24.com. Taimur Islam, the Chief Executive of Urban Study Group, is against the demolition of buildings in Dhaka City. He believes that there are over 2,500 unlisted buildings in the city, with only around 100 currently being preserved. Islam argues that more unlisted buildings should be protected to conserve the rich architectural heritage of the city. Taimur emphasized the significance of the building for its historical and architectural importance. He mentioned that a Famine Commission was established in Odisha in the 18th century, leading to the construction of buildings in Dhaka's Farmgate area to support agricultural expansion. The buildings were later expanded when Bengal was divided in 1905. Taimur highlighted the architectural richness of the building. Taimur expressed his concern about the destruction of historical buildings like the courts and DC council buildings constructed during the colonial period, as well as the neglect of agriculture, which is the most significant sector in Bangladesh. He emphasized the importance of preserving the entire area, as it is closely connected to a crucial chapter in the country's history. The technological advancements in agriculture were observed by these seven to eight buildings, which should have been protected according to the UNESCO Convention. Architects hurried to the site when demolition work began, with the Institute of Architects Bangladesh General Secretary Qazi Muhammad Arif expressing the desire to preserve the building due to its historical importance. There are numerous buildings like this in the country, and it is the responsibility of the government to protect them. As professionals, we believe that the buildings that can be saved should be saved. Regarding the building at Khamarbarhi, Arif mentioned that he has heard about plans to construct a high-rise office building there, but there should be efforts made to preserve the old buildings. The Vice-President of the institute, Jalal Ahmed, expressed that it is now too late as the demolition work on the building has progressed too far. He mentioned that there was no design for the building and it did not seem to be in bad enough condition to be torn down. Associate Professor Shehzad Zahir of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology highlighted the importance of scientific research in the development of Bangladesh's agriculture sector. He stated that this building served as the laboratory where agricultural research first began in Bangladesh, making it a significant pioneer in the country's agricultural development. He emphasized the importance of halting the demolition immediately and taking steps to conserve the building, which dates back to the late colonial period. The attractive shedding devices in front of the windows have connected our local architecture with that of Europe, according to BRAC University's Assistant Professor architect Sajid-Bin-Doza. He also mentioned that the building is well-suited for the tropical climate of Bangladesh. He expressed disappointment that there is no design aspect of the building and emphasized the importance of preserving traditional architectural traditions. The speaker believes that the authorities should have taken photographs of the building so that future generations could see it. However, he also mentioned that preserving the building now would be expensive due to the extensive damage it has suffered from being bludgeoned with a hammer.