Dhaka protests turn violent over justice demand (File)
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Moneycontrol07-02-2026, 02:05

Dhaka Clashes: Dozens Injured as Police Confront Osman Hadi Protesters

  • Fresh violence erupted in Dhaka's Shahbagh area as police clashed with Inqilab Mancho activists protesting for justice for slain student leader Osman Hadi.
  • Approximately 40 to 50 people were injured, including independent candidate Mohiuddin Roni, as police used batons, tear gas, and sound grenades to disperse the crowd.
  • The protest, demanding a UN-led investigation into Osman Hadi's killing, was the second near Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's residence on Friday.
  • Osman Hadi, a key figure in the 2024 July Uprising and a parliamentary candidate, was shot on December 12 and later died.
  • The interim government committed to a UN-led investigation, with Yunus's office stating they would formally write to the UN agency on February 8.

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