Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has decided to request a probe by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights into the death of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The announcement was made through a social media post by Shafiqul Alam, the Press Secretary to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. Following a sit-in by Inqilab Moncha outside the Chief Advisor’s official residence, the decision was taken to seek an impartial investigation under United Nations supervision into Hadi’s killing.
The protest, which began with the participation of Inqilab Mancha Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber, Fatima Tasnim Zuma (Hadi’s wife), and a few supporters, aimed to push for justice. According to Bangladesh’s leading daily Dhaka Tribune, Abdullah Al Jaber mentioned that despite the potential for a larger crowd, they chose to stay at the site with Hadi’s wife until receiving a clear assurance from the Chief Advisor. He emphasized that they would not end the sit-in without a solid guarantee of justice.
During the protest, Inquilab Monco posted on social media stating, “We are surrounded by hundreds of police and other forces, prepared with batons. Our final word: until Hadi’s murder is subjected to a UN-led impartial investigation, we will not move, even if threatened with harm.”
Bangladesh police recently labeled the killing of Hadi as a “politically motivated murder,” revealing that the conspiracy was orchestrated in Singapore. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s (DMP) Detective Branch has submitted a chargesheet against 17 individuals linked to the case before a metropolitan court in Dhaka. Hadi, a prominent figure known for his role as a spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho, gained national prominence during the 2024 mass protests and was also a parliamentary candidate for the upcoming elections. He was recognized for promoting Islamist and anti-India narratives in Bangladesh.
Hadi, aged 32, was fatally shot in the head by assailants on a moving motorcycle while traveling on Paltan Road in Dhaka on December 12 last year. He was later flown to Singapore for medical treatment but passed away on December 18, 2025.
