An activist holds a poster of Sharif Osman Hadi, senior leader of the student protest group Inqilab Mancha, who was shot outside a mosque, during a demonstration to condemn the attack in Dhaka on December 15, 2025.- AFP
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Firstpost19-12-2025, 12:35

US Embassy Mourns Youth Leader Hadi's Death; Bangladesh Erupts in Anti-India Protests

  • US Embassy in Bangladesh expressed condolences for youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who died in Singapore after an assassination attempt in Dhaka.
  • Hadi, an Independent candidate from Dhaka-8 and member of anti-Hasina Inqilab Manch, was shot in Paltan, Dhaka.
  • His death sparked widespread unrest across Bangladesh, with thousands protesting in Dhaka and other cities.
  • Protesters raised "anti-India" slogans and targeted properties linked to the Awami League.
  • Demonstrators attempted to march towards Indian diplomatic premises and pelted stones near the Indian Assistant High Commission office.

Why It Matters: Hadi's death ignites anti-India protests in Bangladesh, drawing US Embassy's condolences.

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