Summary
Bangladesh is having a national day of mourning following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the 2024 student-led uprising. Hadi's death led to protests and violence throughout the country. His funeral was held at the South Plaza of Bangladesh's parliament.
Key Facts
- Sharif Osman Hadi was a leader in Bangladesh's 2024 student-led uprising.
- Hadi was shot in the head by masked attackers on December 12 and later died in Singapore.
- Following his death, protests and violence erupted across several cities in Bangladesh.
- The Bangladeshi flag was flown at half-mast to mark the day of mourning.
- Authorities deployed police with body cameras in Dhaka for the funeral.
- Protests included arson attacks on cultural institutions and news outlets.
- Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and newspapers like Prothom Alo suspended events and kept publishing online due to safety concerns.
- Hadi was running for parliament in the upcoming 2026 elections.
