Yunus will also face the same fate as Sheikh Hasina, Usman Hadi’s brother warned; Situation is very tense in Bangladesh

The politics of Bangladesh is once again on the boil. Youth leader, poet and social activist Sharif Osman Hadi After the murder, the situation in the country is deteriorating rapidly. There are protests, clashes and political instability from the capital Dhaka to other cities. Hadi’s death has not only put the ruling interim government in the dock, but has also raised serious questions on the upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Hadi had emerged as an influential youth voice during the July 2024 mass movement and was considered to play an important role in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Calling his murder a political conspiracy, his supporters are demanding a transparent investigation and punishment of the culprits. This incident has once again brought Bangladesh to the brink of serious political crisis.

He was shot dead during election programme.

Sharif Usman Hadi, 32, who was the spokesperson of Inqilab Manch, was shot during an election event in Dhaka on 12 December. Seriously injured Hadi was taken to Singapore for treatment, but he died on 18 December. As soon as the news of his death came out, there was anger across the country and thousands of people came out on the streets. Hadi’s assassination is being seen not just as the death of an individual, but as an attempt to suppress young political voices.

Brother’s open announcement at the funeral: “If you cannot give justice, you will have to run away”

A huge crowd gathered in the central area of ​​Dhaka during Hadi’s funeral. Meanwhile, his elder brother Abu Bakar gave a very sharp and emotional speech from the stage. He directly warned the interim government and its chief Mohammad Yunus, saying, “If you cannot give justice, you will have to leave the country.” Abu Bakr blamed the people in power for his brother’s murder and said that the government was trying to hide the truth. He raised the question, “You killed Osman Hadi and now you want to cancel the elections by showing him?”

“If Hadi does not get justice, you will also have to go”

In his address, Abu Bakar said in clear words that if Hadi does not get justice, then the people of the country will not accept this government either. He said, “If Hadi does not get justice, you too will have to leave this country.” After this statement, the people present in the crowd raised loud slogans – “Hadi’s blood will not go in vain” and “Hadi never bowed down”.

Thousands of people gathered amidst heavy security

Tens of thousands of people attended Hadi’s funeral. Considering the seriousness of the situation, heavy security forces were deployed in the entire area. Nevertheless, tension remained at many places between the angry crowd and the security forces. Protesters say that Hadi’s assassination is part of a political conspiracy and its purpose is to crush emerging young voices before the elections.

Hadi emerged from the July 2024 movement

Sharif Usman Hadi was recognized at the national level during the July 2024 mass movement, which played a major role in removing the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. Hadi was counted among the most vocal and fearless voices of that movement. This was the reason why he was being seen as a strong potential leader in the parliamentary elections to be held in February. Many analysts are considering his murder as an attempt to change the electoral equation.

Increasing pressure on government, questions on investigation

In his speech, Abu Bakr demanded that “all those involved in the murder of Hadi be brought forward and punished.” At present, the government has given assurance of investigation, but the protesters and Hadi’s supporters on the streets are calling it an empty assurance. Opposition parties have also indicated to raise this matter on international forums.

Crisis looming on the future of Bangladesh

Hadi’s assassination has once again brought Bangladesh to the crossroads of political instability and violence. The question is whether the interim government will be able to handle the public anger, or whether this incident will push the country towards another major political crisis. One thing is certain – Sharif Usman Hadi’s death is no longer just a murder, but has become a symbol of the conflict between power and the people.