Police in Dhaka recovered the hanging body of Jannatara Rumi, a 30-year-old women’s leader of the NCP’s Dhanmondi branch, on Thursday afternoon. Hours later, political activist Sharif Osman Hadi, who had been critically injured in a shooting on December 12, died at Singapore General Hospital following unsuccessful surgery to remove a bullet from his brain. Rumi’s final social media posts referenced Hadi, expressing concern for his condition.

Authorities are investigating whether Rumi’s death was a suicide or homicide. Reports indicate she had faced severe online harassment, including threats of violence and exposure of personal information by activists linked to the banned Awami League. Rumi had filed a general diary with Dhanmondi police in November, citing fears for her safety.

The deaths of both figures—prominent in the so-called July Revolution movement—have sparked widespread grief and renewed debate over political violence and digital harassment in Bangladesh. Police have yet to confirm any suspects or motives, while civil society groups are calling for transparent investigations.