The BNP has postponed two major public events featuring senior leaders. This decision follows the political unrest triggered by the death of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. The party will hold an emergency meeting of its Standing Committee tonight.
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will lead the session remotely. Events for Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and another senior official are now cancelled. The meeting will address the current national situation and determine the party's future strategy.
The interim government condemned recent violent attacks on media offices and other institutions. They labeled the perpetrators as isolated extremist groups exploiting the protests over Osman Hadi's death. Authorities called for public vigilance and a rejection of further violence.
Their statement framed the upcoming election as a critical democratic transition linked to Hadi's sacrifice. They expressed solidarity with journalists from targeted newspapers, promising justice for the attacks on press freedom. The government also denounced the separate killing of a Hindu man in Mymensingh, vowing accountability for that crime.
The UN human rights chief voiced serious concern over the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. Volker Türk called for a full investigation into the attack that caused the death of the July protest leader.
He urged all sides to avoid violence and retaliation, warning that it would only cause more division. Türk emphasized the need for a safe environment ahead of the national election. This includes protecting freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly.
His statement noted the reported assaults on journalists and property damage during recent protests. The Office stands ready to support efforts that prevent further unrest and uphold rights.
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued another security alert for Americans in Bangladesh. It advises caution near any large gatherings due to ongoing nationwide protests. These demonstrations follow the death of July Uprising figure Sharif Osman Hadi.
The alert states that even peaceful events can quickly become violent. It specifically mentions that travel plans around Dhaka could face delays. This is due to expected crowds when Hadi's body returned and during his funeral service.
This warning follows a similar advisory released earlier about political tensions before the upcoming national election.
The body of Sharif Osman Hadi has returned to Dhaka. The Inqilab Moncho spokesperson and July Uprising leader arrived via a Bangladesh Airlines flight. His funeral prayer is now scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the National Parliament complex. He will be buried next to the poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, as requested by his family.
Dhaka University is organizing buses for staff and students to attend the service. The body is currently at a hospital mortuary. Political figures, including BNP leaders, paid their respects at the airport. Authorities have increased security across the city with additional army and police deployments.
The organizing group has repeatedly called for peaceful protests and marches. They asked supporters to avoid...
Students have blocked a major intersection in Dhaka, Science Lab, causing major traffic issues. They are protesting the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, the Inqilab Moncho spokesperson.
The demonstrators, from several nearby colleges, are demanding an investigation and justice. Hadi was a leader of the July Uprising. He was shot in the head on a road in the Paltan area last month.
After initial surgery in Dhaka, he was airlifted to a hospital in Singapore, where he died. He had also been a potential independent candidate for parliament.
A major cultural center in Dhaka was attacked and set on fire overnight. The Chhayanaut building in Dhanmondi was targeted by a masked group. Fire service units responded and extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported from the incident.
This act of vandalism occurred amid widespread unrest following a political killing. The violence stems from the death of Sharif Osman Hadi. He was a spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho and a July Uprising leader. Hadi was shot at close range while in a rickshaw in the Paltan area last month. He later died from his injuries in a Singapore hospital.
More people gathered at Shahbagh in Dhaka to demonstrate over Hadi's death. Protesters carried flags and shouted slogans against the ruling party. They vowed his death would not be forgotten.
The rally adds to ongoing unrest across the country. Hadi was a July Uprising organizer and Inqilab Moncho spokesperson. He was shot in the head during a public event in Paltan. After treatment in Dhaka, he was flown to Singapore, where he later died.
Inqilab Moncho publicly asked its supporters to avoid violent actions. The group issued this call following the death of their spokesperson, Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. He died in a Singapore hospital from injuries sustained in a shooting.
The organization, formed after the July Revolution, made the statement on social media. They encouraged peaceful protest marches to demand accountability for Hadi's killing. The post also requested prayers for Hadi, who was a July Uprising leader and a potential election candidate.
His body is expected to return to Bangladesh via a commercial flight from Singapore. Initial funeral prayers will occur at a mosque in Singapore. A second service is planned in Dhaka at Manik Mia Avenue.
