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Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the “July Uprising” in Bangladesh and a candidate in the upcoming elections, has died in Singapore after being shot in Dhaka. His death sparked immediate protests and unrest. Demonstrators attacked the offices of newspapers, including The Daily Star and Prothom Alo. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has declared a day of mourning and promised to bring Hadi’s killers to justice. Yunus also accused “defeated forces and fascist terrorists” (a reference to the former government) for being behind the attacks. The death threatens to further destabilize the country in the lead-up to the February elections.

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Political Violence Erupts in Dhaka Following Death of Uprising Leader

Dhaka, Bangladesh – December 19, 2025 – Widespread protests and violence have gripped Dhaka after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in the July Uprising and a candidate in the upcoming February 12 general elections. Hadi, who was shot in the head last week during an election campaign event, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment in Singapore.

News of Hadi’s death triggered immediate demonstrations, with protestors taking to the streets and clashing with authorities. A group of demonstrators attacked the offices of The Daily Star newspaper, setting fire to the building. Prothom Alo, another major newspaper, was also targeted, with reports of vandalism and staff being trapped inside.

The interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has condemned the violence and promised swift action. In a televised address, Yunus vowed to bring Hadi’s killers to justice and blamed “defeated forces and fascist terrorists” for orchestrating the assassination. He declared a national day of mourning for Saturday, December 20th.

“No leniency will be shown to the killers,” Yunus stated, urging citizens to remain calm and allow law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation.

Hadi, a spokesperson for the Inqilab Manch, was a prominent figure in the protests that led to the ousting of the previous government on August 5, 2024. His death raises concerns about escalating political tensions ahead of the elections, with some fearing further instability and violence.
The interim government will take responsibility for Hadi’s family. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its rival Jamaat-e-Islami too mourned Hadi’s death. Police have arrested the prime suspect Foysal Karim Masud’s parents, wife and a female friend.

The government has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. The death of Hadi could bring further instability to Bangladesh.

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