Bangladesh: NCP Leader Shot in Khulna, Days After Youth Leader Hadi's Death Sparks Unrest

• Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar, 42, a senior leader of Bangladesh's National Citizen Party (NCP), was shot in the head in Khulna.
• Sikdar, Khulna divisional chief of NCP and central organiser of Jatiya Sramik Shakti, was preparing for a labour rally when attacked.
• He was treated at Khulna Medical College Hospital and City Diagnostic Centre; doctors confirmed he is now out of danger.
• The incident highlights rising political tensions in Bangladesh, with police investigating but no details on attackers or motive yet.
• The shooting follows the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a prominent youth leader whose death triggered widespread unrest and mourning.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh faces escalating political violence as NCP leader is shot, following youth leader Hadi's death.