Bangladesh unrest live: Osman Hadi’s outfit threatens agitation against Yunus government

Days after Bangladesh was rocked by violence following the death of radical right-wing student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, the platform he was associated with, Inqilab Moncho, has warned of launching a movement to oust the Muhammad Yunus-led government if justice is not delivered.

The unrest has begun spilling across borders into India, with protests erupting over the brutal killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district last week over alleged blasphemy. Tensions escalated further on Monday after another student leader was shot, leaving the country on edge.

Diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh, already strained following the exile of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina near New Delhi, have deteriorated further amid the violence.

Citing security concerns, Bangladesh has suspended visa services at its High Commission in New Delhi as well as at its missions in Tripura and Siliguri. India has strongly objected to the killing of minorities in Bangladesh and has summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah to register its concerns.

What triggered the unrest?

Fresh violence erupted last week after Sharif Osman Hadi — a prominent student leader and a key face of last year’s July uprising against Sheikh Hasina — died while undergoing treatment in Singapore. Hadi had been shot in Dhaka days earlier.

Media offices attacked

As protests intensified following Hadi’s death, offices of leading Bangladeshi newspapers The Daily Star and Prothom Alo were vandalised and set on fire. Several journalists were reportedly trapped inside for hours before being rescued.

Hindu man killed in Mymensingh

The killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker, in Mymensingh triggered widespread outrage in India. Das was allegedly beaten by a mob, dragged out of his factory, hung and set on fire over blasphemy allegations. Subsequent reports said the accusations were vague and no concrete evidence of blasphemy was found.

Another leader shot

With tensions still high, Mohammad Motaleb Sikder, a 42-year-old leader, was shot in Khulna on Monday, according to The Daily Star. A bullet reportedly grazed his skull, but he is said to be out of danger.

Protests spread to India

Anger over Das’s killing spilled into India, with demonstrations held outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata. Protesters reportedly warned of further agitation, including possible border blockades. Similar protests were staged outside Bangladesh’s assistant high commission in Tripura by the Tipra Motha Party and other groups.

Visa services suspended

Following protests outside its diplomatic missions, Bangladesh suspended visa services at its High Commission in New Delhi and at its missions in Tripura and Siliguri, citing security concerns.

India summons Bangladesh envoy

India condemned the killing of the Hindu man and raised concerns about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh. New Delhi summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah, also citing a recent speech by National Citizen Party leader Hasnat Abdullah, who claimed Bangladesh could shelter separatist forces targeting India’s northeastern states.

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