Following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh’s security forces have increased their presence in Dhaka and other cities amid rising tensions ahead of the February elections. Hadi, a prominent figure in the 2024 uprising and spokesperson for Inquilab Mancha, was fatally shot while campaigning. Protests erupted, targeting media offices and political buildings, as demonstrators demand justice for Hadi’s murder. The interim government faces mounting pressure and has declared a day of mourning, while violence spreads across the country, reflecting deep-seated unrest and anti-India sentiment.
