Bangladesh is in a national day of mourning for Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in the 2024 student-led uprising, whose death from gunshot wounds sparked widespread protests. His funeral is held in Dhaka as police monitor the situation, following violent incidents, including arson attacks on political and cultural institutions. Hadi, who died after treatment in Singapore, was a vocal critic of India, intensifying anti-India sentiment among demonstrators. Protests demand accountability for Hadi’s death and the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death for her role in the crackdown against the uprising.
