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Summary:

Following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who died in Singapore after being shot in Dhaka, Bangladesh, protests erupted in Dhaka. The protests turned violent, with buildings, including the Prothom Alo newspaper office, being set on fire. Authorities believe the arsonists were part of the protest movement.

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Protests Turn Violent in Dhaka Following Death of Student Leader, Newspaper Office Set Ablaze

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Protests have turned violent in Dhaka, Bangladesh, following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who succumbed to injuries sustained from a shooting last week. Hadi, a prominent figure in the July Uprising, had been receiving treatment in a Singapore hospital.

News of Hadi’s death, announced in a televised address by Chief Adviser Yunus late Thursday, sparked immediate outrage. Hundreds of students and citizens gathered at Shahbagh intersection near Dhaka University, chanting slogans in his memory.

The peaceful assembly soon devolved into widespread unrest. Authorities reported that several buildings across the capital were attacked, including the offices of prominent Bangla newspaper Prothom Alo located in Karwan Bazar. Witnesses say a group believed to be part of the protesting crowd set the building ablaze, trapping staff inside.

“We promise swift action to catch his killers,” said Chief Adviser Yunus in his address.

The situation remains volatile as authorities struggle to contain the unrest. The incident is under investigation.

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