A mourner holds Bangladesh's national flag during the funeral of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka on December 20, after two days of violent protests over his killing. Huge crowds accompanied the funeral procession of Hadi, a key figure in last year's pro-democracy uprising who died in a hospital in Singapore on December 18 after being shot by masked gunmen while leaving a Dhaka mosque. AFP
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Firstpost22-12-2025, 13:36

Hunt for Faisal Karim Masud: Who is Suspect in Osman Hadi's Killing?

  • Faisal Karim Masud is the main suspect in the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who died after being shot on December 12.
  • Authorities have issued a nationwide lookout and travel ban for Masud, offering a 5 million taka reward, but his whereabouts remain unknown.
  • Masud is a former leader of the Chhatra League, owner of three companies, and was previously arrested for armed robbery.
  • Hadi, a spokesperson for Inquilab Mancha and critic of India, was shot while campaigning in Dhaka's Bijoynagar area.
  • The killing has sparked widespread protests, vandalism, and violence across Bangladesh, prompting calls for calm from the interim government.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh hunts Faisal Karim Masud, main suspect in youth leader Osman Hadi's murder, amid national unrest.

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