The killing of Bangladeshi political activist Sharif Osman Hadi on December 12, 2025, in Dhaka has become one of the country’s most politically charged and controversial cases. Hadi, a prominent figure in post-uprising politics, was shot at close range while traveling by rickshaw and later died in Singapore on December 18. The murder triggered nationwide protests and widespread public grief. Investigators from the Detective Branch and CID labeled it a politically motivated and planned assassination, identifying Shahin Ahmed as the alleged financier and Faisal Karim Masud as the shooter.

The case gained international attention after Indian police arrested two suspects near the Bangladesh border in March 2026. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed India’s Home Minister Amit Shah had asked her not to comment on the arrests, sparking speculation about Indian knowledge of the case. Bangladeshi authorities are seeking extradition of the suspects while emphasizing due legal process.

The investigation has revealed suspicious financial transactions exceeding Tk 1,270 crore, raising questions about broader political or criminal involvement. Analysts view the case as a test of Bangladesh’s judicial transparency and its ability to ensure justice amid regional political sensitivities.