‘His Blood Won’t Go In Vain’: Crowds At Funeral Of Bangladesh Leader

‘His Blood Won’t Go In Vain’: Crowds At Funeral Of Bangladesh Leader

Hundreds of thousands of mourners poured into central Dhaka on Saturday to bid farewell to Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent Bangladeshi activist whose death from gunshot wounds earlier this month has further inflamed an already volatile political climate ahead of national elections. From dawn, groups of people arrived towards Manik Mia Avenue, quickly filling the…

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Bangladesh On Edge After Student Leader’s Death, Media Houses Set On Fire

Bangladesh On Edge After Student Leader’s Death, Media Houses Set On Fire

Violent protests broke out in several cities in Bangladesh overnight after the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi. A polarising figure known for his strong anti-India rhetoric, Hadi, 32, gained prominence during Bangladesh’s 2024 student uprising that led to the ouster of former premier Sheikh Hasina. The spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha platform and…

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