Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has held the government responsible for the wave of violence that erupted across Bangladesh following the death of activist Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi, a key figure in the July uprising and spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha, died after being shot during a political campaign in Dhaka earlier this month. In a Facebook post on December 19, Fakhrul condemned the attacks on media outlets and journalists, calling the incidents acts of terrorism and demanding that the government take full responsibility.

Fakhrul accused the authorities of failing to protect citizens and warned that opportunistic groups were exploiting the national grief for destructive purposes. He reiterated BNP’s call for justice for Hadi’s killers and for all incidents of mob violence that have divided the nation. The opposition leader urged unity and accountability, emphasizing the need for a democratic, inclusive government after what he described as authoritarian rule.

The situation in Dhaka remains tense, with reports of arson and vandalism in several districts as political tensions continue to escalate.