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Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 07:54 IST
Osman Hadi, the July uprising organiser, was shot in the head on Friday, December 12, in Dhaka.
Protester burning down offices of Newspapers as a protest to the death of Osman Hadi (Image: Reuters)
Massive protests erupted in several parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Chattogram, following the death of July uprising organiser Sharif Osman Hadi in Singapore. Hadi, the convener of Inquilab Mancha, died while undergoing treatment after he was shot in the head in Dhaka on December 12.
The supporters of Hadi hit the roads and are demanding the arrest of the killers. The offices of Prothom Alo and Daily Star are being attacked and vandalised in the capital’s Karwanbazar. The Daily Star building has been set on fire, according to media reports.
Khela Hobe Begins For Yunus Regime.Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, is dead after he was shot by Yunus regime.
Now protest against Yunus has started.
We Indian will now Enjoy.
Kanglus who were protesting against India gets reality checkpic.twitter.com/WENM8Wohvf
— Dear Men (@Dear_Men_Life) December 18, 2025
Videos showing how people are attacking and vandalising the offices of various media organisations with sticks. Fire was also seen on the road in front of Prothom Alo. In addition, some employees are trapped in the two offices, according to Nagorik.
Bangladeshis are burning down offices of Newspapers as a protest to the death of their beloved islamic terrorist Osman Hadi. Osman Hadi was responsible for crimes against women too. pic.twitter.com/4mX4ql2wbA— Lord Immy Kant (@KantInEastt) December 18, 2025
Osman Hadi’s Assassination
Osman Hadi, who was being considered as a potential Dhaka-8 candidate for the upcoming national election, was shot in the head on Friday, December 12, in Dhaka. According to investigators, an assailant opened fire at him from a motorcycle while he was travelling in a battery-powered rickshaw to conduct electioneering.
He was initially rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and later transferred to Evercare Hospital after his condition worsened.
He was later transferred to Evercare Hospital for advanced treatment and was airlifted to Singapore on December 15.
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, on Friday announced a national day of mourning on Saturday, December 20, 2025, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha.
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
First Published:
December 19, 2025, 07:19 IST
News world Massive Protests Erupt In Bangladesh After Osman Hadi's Death, Major Media Offices Set Ablaze
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