The funeral prayer for Sharif Osman Hadi, convenor of the Inquilab Mancha and a prominent figure in recent political movements, began on Saturday afternoon at Manik Mia Avenue near Bangladesh’s National Parliament. Millions of mourners, including members of the interim government, political leaders, and ordinary citizens, gathered to pay their respects. Authorities deployed extensive security measures, with police, RAB, Ansar, and army patrols ensuring order across the area.

Hadi, who was critically injured in a shooting during an election campaign on December 12, died on December 18 at Singapore General Hospital. His body was flown back to Dhaka on December 19, greeted by emotional crowds. The Inquilab Mancha announced that, honoring his family’s wishes, Hadi would be buried beside poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s grave at Dhaka University Mosque. His death has sparked widespread mourning, with many viewing him as a symbol of courage and resistance for Bangladesh’s youth.

The massive turnout and state-level security underscore Hadi’s political significance and the public sentiment surrounding his legacy.