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Dhaka: The murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader and spokesperson for the Inquilab Manch in Bangladesh, has shaken the country’s political landscape. He died on December 18 while undergoing treatment in Singapore after being shot by unknown assailants in Dhaka on December 12. Following Hadi’s murder, radical elements initially blamed India, alleging that the Hindu community was being targeted… But now, Hadi’s brother, Sharif Omar bin Hadi, has made a significant revelation. At a protest in Shahbag on Tuesday, Omar Hadi made serious allegations against the government led by interim government chief Muhammad Yunus. He said, “You orchestrated Osman Hadi’s murder.(murder)”
Accusations of murder to delay elections
Osman’s brother targeted Yunus, saying, “You orchestrated the murder and are now using it as an excuse to derail the February elections.” Omar claimed that the motive behind the murder was to spread chaos in the country and delay the elections. He warned that if the killers were not brought to justice, those in power would be forced to flee the country, just like Sheikh Hasina. Omar said that Hadi was targeted because he did not bow to any intelligence agency or “foreign masters.”
Ultimatum to the Government
Faisal Karim Masood, the main accused in Hadi’s murder, and others remain at large. However, police have arrested 13 people so far. The Inquilab Manch has given the government a 30-day ultimatum to apprehend the killers, threatening a major movement. Meanwhile, attacks on Hindus have increased in Bangladesh following Hadi’s death. Late Monday night, the homes of two Hindu families, Jayanti Sangha and Babu Shukushil, were set on fire in the Raojan area of Chittagong. The attackers first locked the doors from the outside and then set the houses on fire. Family members managed to escape by breaking the windows, but the entire house was burned down and the pets died. A poster was put up in the village, issuing a “final warning” to Hindus to mend their ways or face dire consequences.
Hindus in Bangladesh Feel Unsafe
Hindus in Bangladesh have become vulnerable in the face of extremist violence. The affected families said they are now homeless and scared in their own country, while the police remain mute spectators. The protests that erupted after Hadi’s death initially featured anti-India slogans and targeted Hindus. In Mymensingh, a Hindu youth named Dipu Chandra Das was beaten to death by a mob, his body hung from a tree and burned. These incidents have created an atmosphere of fear within the Hindu community. Anger has also erupted in India over these attacks. Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal activists demonstrated outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, breaking barricades, and raising slogans.
India enraged by the murder of a Hindu in Dhaka
Following the murder of a Hindu youth in Dhaka, protests erupted in several cities, including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bhopal, and Ranchi. Protesters demanded the Yunus government ensure the safety of Hindus. Political turmoil continues in Bangladesh. On December 25th, Tarique Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and acting BNP chairman, is returning from London after 17 years in exile. His return is expected to be welcomed by millions of supporters, signaling a change in the February elections. Questions are being raised about the safety of minorities and electoral stability in Bangladesh. The international community is also closely monitoring these events.
