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Bangladesh is on edge as student leader Osman Hadi’s funeral is scheduled this afternoon. Hadi was shot by masked assailants last week and later died in Singapore. His burial may take place near national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s grave. Protests have erupted nationwide, with attacks on media offices and government buildings.
Osman Hadi’s Funeral to be Held Today, Security on Alert
Dhaka: The funeral of student leader Osman Hadi will be held this afternoon in Bangladesh amidst escalating violence across the country following his death. Hadi was shot last week by masked gunmen on motorcycles. He was sent to Singapore for treatment after his condition became critical, but he died on Thursday. The incident has fueled tension and protests in Bangladesh.
According to media reports, Osman Hadi's body may be buried near the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, next to the Central Mosque of Dhaka University. This decision was made by the family and the Inqilab Mancha leadership. The body has been transported from the airport to the morgue, after which activists will hold a demonstration in Shahbag.
Osman Hadi to be buried next to Bangladesh national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam; Funeral date and time
The interim government of Bangladesh has declared a day of national mourning following Osman Hadi's death. Security agencies, including the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), have issued alerts due to fears of further violence. Protesters took to the streets, targeting media outlets and government establishments.
The Daily Star, a leading English-language newspaper in Bangladesh, described the attack on its office as a "black day for journalism." They stated that they would not be intimidated by violence and threats. The newspaper provided minute-by-minute updates during the attack. The attacks erupted after Hadi's death was announced. The offices of Prothom Alo and the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum were also vandalized.
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Student leaders have demanded that the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall at Dhaka University be renamed the Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall. A banner was placed at the hall gate early Friday morning. Union leaders say that Hadi was martyred while fighting against Indian aggression and that his name should be honored. A majority of students have signed a petition supporting the name change.
