Summary
Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leader in Bangladesh's student protests, died in a Singapore hospital after being injured in an attack in Dhaka. He was shot on December 12 while riding in an auto-rickshaw, prompting a manhunt for the attackers. Hadi was a prominent protest leader and critic of India.
Key Facts
- Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was a leader of the 2024 student protests in Bangladesh.
- He was shot in the head on December 12 in Dhaka while in an auto-rickshaw.
- The attack happened from a motorcycle, and Hadi was initially treated in Dhaka.
- He was later transferred to Singapore General Hospital for further care.
- Hadi passed away due to his injuries, announced by Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry.
- A manhunt is underway for the attackers, with police offering a reward for information.
- Hadi was a critic of India's influence and a potential candidate in the upcoming Dhaka-8 elections.
- Bangladesh is mourning his death, with special prayers and a half-day of mourning announced.
