Former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has expressed deep concern following the shooting of independent candidate Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka-8 constituency. Hadi, a spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha, was shot during an election campaign in Bijoynagar shortly after the national election schedule was announced. He is currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. In a Facebook post on Friday, Asif Mahmud urged authorities to arrest those responsible and restore public confidence in law enforcement. He described the incident as an alarming sign for the upcoming national polls, emphasizing that both the government and the Election Commission must ensure security and order during the campaign period. The attack has raised fresh concerns about pre-election violence and the safety of candidates across Bangladesh. Observers warn that failure to address such incidents promptly could undermine voter turnout and trust in the electoral process.