Protests erupted over Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi's death. (PTI)
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News1819-12-2025, 00:42

Bangladesh Erupts: Protests, Arson After Osman Hadi's Death; Awami League Office Burned

  • Sharif Osman Hadi, July uprising organizer and Inquilab Mancha convener, died in Singapore after being shot in Dhaka.
  • His death sparked massive protests across Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Chattogram, with slogans against India and for Inquilab.
  • Protesters set fire to the Awami League’s office in Rajshahi and vandalized offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo.
  • Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus appealed for calm, promised justice for Hadi's "brutal assassination," and declared a one-day national mourning.
  • Inquilab Mancha, an anti-Hasina platform, urged citizens to protest, framing it as a movement to protect national sovereignty.

Why It Matters: Osman Hadi's death ignites widespread protests and violence in Bangladesh, prompting national mourning and calls for justice.

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