Yunus Govt Seeks UN Help to Probe Killing of Activist Osman Hadi

• Bangladesh's interim government has requested assistance from the UN human rights office to investigate the killing of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi.
• Hadi, a key figure in the 2024 protests that led to Sheikh Hasina's fall, was shot by masked assailants in Dhaka on December 12 and died six days later in Singapore.
• The government declared a one-day state mourning and allowed Hadi to be buried near Kazi Nazrul Islam's grave to ease tensions.
• Hadi was a prominent figure in the July 2024 uprising, known for his strong anti-India rhetoric, and was preparing to contest the February 2026 elections.
• His death sparked violent protests, with media offices and cultural sites targeted by supporters accusing them of pro-India bias.