Hadi’s aides warned interim chief Muhammad Yunus that elections would not be allowed without justice in the killing. (IMAGE: REUTERS/X)
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News1822-12-2025, 15:25

Hadi Murder: Yunus Govt Fast-Tracks Trial After Poll Boycott Threat

  • Bangladesh's interim government announced a fast-track trial for activist Sharif Osman Hadi's murder.
  • The decision followed threats from Inquilab Mancha to boycott upcoming elections if justice wasn't served.
  • Sharif Osman Hadi, a key 'July uprising' organizer and Inquilab Mancha convener, was shot on December 12 and died on December 18.
  • Inquilab Mancha's Abdullah Al Jaber demanded "No election before justice," warning of street protests.
  • Jaber criticized interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus for not outlining justice steps, despite expressing sympathy.

Why It Matters: Yunus government fast-tracks Hadi murder trial to avert election boycott by Inquilab Mancha.

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