The Bangladesh government has announced a reward of Tk 5 million for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the assassination attempt on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho and an independent candidate for Dhaka-8. The announcement was made by Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury following a law and order committee meeting at the Secretariat on Saturday.

Chowdhury stated that the government is committed to apprehending the perpetrators swiftly and ensuring the safety of all election candidates. He also mentioned that, unlike before, election candidates will now be eligible to obtain firearm licenses for personal protection, and previously deposited weapons will be returned. Authorities have already identified one suspect involved in the shooting, according to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner.

The adviser emphasized that the government is determined to protect those who played key roles in the July uprising and that special security measures are being implemented. The investigation into the attack remains ongoing, with officials urging public cooperation to bring the assailants to justice.