Dhaka braces for the burial of Sharif Osman Hadi, a central figure in Bangladesh’s protest movement, amidst escalating violence and calls for justice. Hadi, who died after being shot during a political campaign, was brought back to Dhaka, prompting widespread demonstrations. The government has issued an appeal for restraint, condemning the actions of ‘fringe elements’ responsible for the unrest. Security forces are on high alert, with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) deployed in critical areas of the capital to ensure law and order. The protests, particularly concentrated around the Shahbagh intersection, saw activists demanding justice for Hadi, who was shot by unknown assailants on December 12. His medical treatment in Singapore proved unsuccessful, leading to his demise. Following his death, demonstrations have surged, with demands for a ‘revolutionary government’ and expressions of anti-India sentiment surfacing. Political factions have allegedly used Hadi’s martyrdom as a catalyst for mobilization. Violence has also extended to attacks on the Indian Assistant High Commissioner’s residence in Chattogram. The nation will observe a day of mourning. The government also strongly condemned the recent lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh, pledging to prosecute those responsible.
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