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Violence continues unabated in Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Usman Hadi. Large-scale violent protests are being witnessed in the capital, Dhaka. Meanwhile, after Usman Hadi’s burial, the crowd broke through barricades and protesters stormed the Parliament building. Stay tuned to the India Today Digital team for the latest updates on the violence erupting in Bangladesh.
BNP Leader’s House Set on Fire
Amidst the escalating violence in Bangladesh, the house of a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader in Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila was allegedly locked from the outside and set on fire. A child died and three others were seriously injured in the fire. Local media reported this incident. According to the police, the arson took place at the house of Belal Hossain, a businessman and assistant organizing secretary of the BNP in the Bhabaniganj Union.
Amnesty International Demands Investigation
Human rights organization Amnesty International has demanded a fair and independent investigation into Hadi’s killing and the subsequent violence. Amnesty also expressed deep concern over the lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das. BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed warned that anti-election forces might exploit this violence to derail the democratic process. The violence and political instability have raised serious questions about the future of Bangladesh.
Taslima Nasreen Questions Dipu Das’s Killing
Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has questioned the police regarding the public killing of Dipu Das. Taslima Nasreen posted a video on social media in which Dipu Das is seen sitting inside a police station. Shortly before his death, Dipu Das is seen talking to people in police uniforms. In the video, Dipu is wearing a blue full-sleeved sweatshirt and trousers and is trying to explain something. Policemen are standing around him. Taslima Nasreen asks how Deepu Das ended up with the extremists when he was in police custody.
What are the protesters’ demands?
Following the death of Usman Hadi, the protesters’ main demand is that the killers be punished. Along with this, the demand for the resignation of Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has also intensified. The protesters allege that even a week after Hadi was shot, the killers have not been apprehended.
What did Muhammad Yunus say?
Amidst the ongoing violence and unrest in Bangladesh, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus said that Usman Hadi will never be forgotten and will live on through the lessons he left for the nation. Yunus had earlier said that no leniency would be shown towards Hadi’s killers.
Yunus government given a 24-hour ultimatum
After Usman Hadi’s burial, his supporters have threatened the Yunus government. Hadi’s supporters have given the Yunus government a 24-hour ultimatum. During this time, the supporters have told the Yunus government that if all of Hadi’s killers are not arrested within 24 hours, a major movement will be launched.
Yunus government asked to reveal investigation details
Abdullah Al Jaber, a close associate of Hadi and associated with the Inqilab Manch, said that the government must publicly clarify within the next 24 hours who is responsible for Hadi’s murder, what investigation has been conducted so far, and what steps have been taken for arrests. Jaber said, “If the government doesn’t do this, we will launch a major movement.”
Yunus government wants to postpone elections
Former minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury called Hadi a radical and alleged that the Yunus government wants to postpone the elections by inciting violence. Yunus condemned the violence and promised to bring the killers to justice. Experts believe that new instability could emerge in Bangladesh before the February 2026 elections.
Increased security at Indian Assistant High Commission office and visa application center
Following the increased tensions in Bangladesh after the death of Sharif Usman Hadi, security has been increased at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and visa application center. According to the Dhaka Tribune newspaper, Sylhet Metropolitan Police Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media) Saiful Islam said that strict security measures have been taken to prevent any third party from taking advantage of the situation.
Protesters removed from Shahbagh intersection
Following the death of Usman Hadi, a key leader in the protests against Sheikh Hasina, protesters had blocked the roads around the Shahbagh intersection. After Hadi’s burial, the protesters have cleared the area around the Shahbagh intersection.
People protest in Siliguri
Minorities are being targeted during the violence in Bangladesh. People in Siliguri, West Bengal, have protested against the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
Hindu youth murdered, 10 arrested
Ten people have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh. 27-year-old Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das was brutally murdered here. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) apprehended seven suspects in the case, while the police arrested three others.
Mob enters Parliament building
After Usman Hadi was laid to rest, a mob broke through barricades and entered the Parliament building. Violent protests have erupted across the country following Hadi’s death. Hadi was shot in the head by masked gunmen during an election campaign in the Bijoynagar area of central Dhaka on December 12. He died on Thursday while undergoing treatment in Singapore.
Usman Hadi laid to rest
Sharif Usman Hadi, spokesperson for the Inqilab Manch in Bangladesh, has been laid to rest. A large number of people attended Usman Hadi’s funeral prayers. Hadi was buried next to the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
