Supporters block the Shahbagh Square as they protest, demanding justice for the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader who had been undergoing treatment in Singapore after being shot in the head, in Dhaka, Bangladesh December 19, 2025.
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Soon after the return of the mortal remains of Sharif Osman Hadi, the upcoming leader of the Inquilab Mancha, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk called for a “transparent investigation” into the killing and urged “everyone to refrain from violence”.
“Retaliation and revenge will only deepen divisions and undermine the rights of all. I urge the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial, thorough and transparent investigation into the attack that led to Hadi’s death, and to ensure due process and accountability for those responsible,” Mr. Turk said.
Earlier, Chief Adviser to the interim government, Mohammad Yunus, appealed for calm as Hadi’s mortal remains were flown back to Dhaka from Singapore, where leaders from multiple political parties were present to receive the coffin.
He announced that funeral prayers for Hadi would be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka.
“The government urges all citizens of Bangladesh to resist all forms of mob violence committed by a few fringe elements. We strongly and unequivocally condemn all acts of violence, intimidation, arson, and destruction of properties,” Mr. Yunus said.
Published – December 20, 2025 12:48 am IST
