Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, who fell victim to a gun attack on Friday, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, December 18. Hadi was critically injured after being shot by unknown assailants on December 12 and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Singapore. Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has expressed deep shock on Hadi’s demise. In a condolence message, he has prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore also issued a statement on the demise of Bangladeshi youth leader, stating, “Despite the best efforts of the doctors from SGH and the National Neuroscience Institute, Mr Hadi succumbed to his injuries on 18 December 2025.”
Hadi was a leading figure in the student movement against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and played an active role during the ongoing political turmoil in the country. According to police, unknown assailants opened fire indiscriminately on Hadi in the Gulistan-2 area of Dhaka, following which he admitted to a hospital in Singapore. A cultural institution, Inquilab Mancha was established following the July Revolution in 2024. The organisation advocates for the establishment of a state based on justice, freedom, and sovereignty, while opposing various forms of domination.
Protests expected in Dhaka
Hadi had recently shared a controversial post on Facebook that depicted a distorted map of India. It showed Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh as separate entities, while the seven northeastern states were included in a purported “Greater Bangladesh.” Following the news of his demise, the head of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, is expected to address the nation shortly. Large-scale protests are anticipated in Dhaka tomorrow, with security forces put on high alert.
