Sharif Osman bin Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha, who was critically injured in a Dec. 12 shooting and died while receiving treatment in Singapore, will have his body brought back to Bangladesh today, Friday, Dec. 19.
- Who: Sharif Osman bin Hadi, Inqilab Mancha spokesperson and political activist.
- Death: Died at Singapore General Hospital on Thursday night while under treatment.
- Return: Biman Bangladesh Airlines commercial flight scheduled to depart Singapore ~3:50 pm (BDT); expected arrival in Dhaka ~6:05 pm.
- Janaza (Singapore): First Namaz-e-Janaza at Angullia Mosque at 10:00 am (Singapore).
- Janaza (Dhaka): Scheduled at Manik Mia Avenue after Juhur prayers on Saturday, Dec. 20.
- Incident: Shot on Dec. 12 in Bijoynagar while traveling by rickshaw; attackers fled on a motorcycle.
- Source: UNB.
The Legacy
Sharif Osman bin Hadi emerged as a prominent and fiery face of Bangladesh’s July uprising, a leading organiser and vocal critic who helped mobilise supporters on the street and in media. He served as the public voice of Inqilab Mancha, shaping the movement’s messaging, and had been named as a prospective candidate for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election. His prominence in grassroots organising and national political debates made him a polarising yet influential figure across Bangladesh’s civic and political spheres.
Social Proof: Tributes, Reactions and Unrest
National figures and rival political parties quickly responded. Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus expressed deep sorrow, calling Hadi’s death an irreparable loss to the country’s political and democratic landscape and urging citizens to remain calm and united. Major parties including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami issued condolences.
The announcement of Hadi’s death prompted immediate public anger and protests. Demonstrators began gathering in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area on Thursday night, and widespread outrage has been reported across the country. Authorities and community leaders have been urged to maintain order while respecting the family’s mourning.
The shooting that led to Hadi’s hospitalization occurred on Box Culvert Road in Bijoynagar. According to witnesses, two men on a motorcycle approached his rickshaw after Jumma prayers and one of them shot Hadi at close range before fleeing. He was flown to Singapore for treatment but succumbed to his injuries.
As his body returns today, attention will shift to the scheduled Janazas in Singapore and Dhaka, and to the broader political consequences of his death. Supporters and critics alike have been reminded of Prof. Yunus’s call: to honor Hadi’s memory through calm, unity and continued pursuit of democracy and justice.
Source: UNB
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