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Bangladesh Sharif Osman Hadi Death: Violence has erupted again in several cities of Bangladesh. Large-scale protests are being witnessed in the capital Dhaka. There are also reports of arson and stone-pelting in many places. The violence in Bangladesh erupted after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Singapore. Stay tuned with the India Today digital team for the latest updates on the violence in Bangladesh.
See pictures of what the protesters did in Dhaka
Pictures of the Prothom Alo office in Dhaka, which was set on fire by the protesters. The fire brigade is present at the scene. Following the death of Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the protests against Sheikh Hasina, unrest has spread across Bangladesh, and two newspaper offices in the capital Dhaka have been set on fire. The buildings of two of the country’s leading newspapers – The Daily Star and Prothom Alo – were targeted.
Attack near Indian Assistant High Commission residence
An attack and vandalism near the residence of the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chittagong, Bangladesh’s port city, has created tension and raised serious security concerns. According to local reports, miscreants pelted stones and committed arson in the area, causing panic among the families of Indian High Commission officials and staff residing there. The situation remained tense as police took action to disperse the attackers and restore order. The Chittagong Metropolitan Police Commissioner himself visited the area amidst the unrest and assured increased security.
Awami League members targeted
Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Home Affairs Advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, has instructed the police to arrest Awami League members on sight without verifying whether any case has been registered against them. Local media has reported this. Chowdhury made this statement on Wednesday afternoon in Narayanganj district.
Indian diplomats targeted in Bangladesh
Anti-India protests are also taking place in Bangladesh. In the last 36 hours, four Indian diplomats have been attacked in Bangladesh. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka was targeted, while High Commission officials were attacked in Chittagong, Rajshahi, and Khulna. Earlier on Wednesday, a protest also took place outside the Indian High Commission in Chittagong. Protesters broke through barricades and chanted slogans against India.
Attackers shot during election campaign
Usman Hadi was attacked and shot by three assailants while he was campaigning in Dhaka. After being injured in the attack, he was taken to Singapore for advanced medical treatment, but he died during treatment.
Media targeted in Bangladesh
Following the death of Inqilab Manch leader Usman Hadi, violence has erupted in Bangladesh. Newspaper offices in various cities across Bangladesh have been targeted. Under the guise of protests, rioters vandalized newspaper offices. The violence occurred while employees were present in the offices.
Yunus declares national mourning
The head of the interim government in Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, declared a day of national mourning on Saturday following the death of Inqilab Manch spokesperson Sharif Usman Hadi. Yunus announced that on the day of mourning, the national flag would be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, educational institutions, government and private buildings, as well as Bangladeshi missions abroad.
Daily Prothom Alo Office Vandalized
Amid widespread anger across Bangladesh over the death of Sharif Usman Hadi, spokesperson for the Inqilab Manch (Revolutionary Platform), protesters have vandalized the office of the country’s largest newspaper, Daily Prothom Alo. Arson was also committed during the vandalism.
Who was Usman Hadi?
34-year-old Usman Hadi was a student in the Political Science Department at Dhaka University. Hadi was born in Jhalakathi district, and his father was a madrasa teacher. He rose to prominence during the protests against Sheikh Hasina in 2024. After the success of the July uprising, Hadi and his associates formed the Inqilab Manch. Ahead of the 2026 Bangladeshi general election, Hadi had announced his candidacy as an independent politician for the Dhaka-8 constituency.
Yunus Calls High-Level Meeting
Amidst the violence erupting in Bangladesh, the head of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has appealed to the people to maintain peace. The violence in Bangladesh erupted after the death of Sharif Usman Hadi, spokesperson for the Inqilab Manch. Following the violence that erupted after Hadi’s death, Yunus convened a high-level meeting on Friday afternoon.
Daily Star Newspaper Building Attacked
During the violence in Bangladesh, the building of the Daily Star newspaper in the capital Dhaka was attacked. This attack comes after the death of Sharif Usman Hadi, a prominent leader of the July uprising and spokesperson for the Inqilab Manch. Hadi was shot last week. Protests erupted in Dhaka as soon as news of his death broke.
What did the head of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, say?
Following Hadi’s death, the head of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, said that “the fearless warrior of the July uprising and spokesperson of the Inqilab Manch, Sharif Usman Hadi, is no longer with us.” Yunus promised swift action to apprehend Hadi’s killers and declared a day of national mourning.
Death during treatment in Singapore
Violence has erupted in Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Usman Hadi. Hadi was seriously injured last week when unknown gunmen shot him in the head. He died at a hospital in Singapore while undergoing treatment.
