Students at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur have renamed two academic buildings to honor slain anti-hegemony activists Sharif Osman Hadi and Abrar Fahad. On December 22, students placed banners renaming Academic Building-3 as ‘Shaheed Osman Hadi Bhaban’ and Academic Building-2 as ‘Shaheed Abrar Fahad Academic Building,’ marking a symbolic tribute to their sacrifice. Student organizers said the initiative aims to preserve the memory of those who spoke against foreign dominance and paid with their lives. Nezaj Ahmed from the Gender and Development Studies Department stated that future generations would learn about their courage through these building names. Other students echoed that the renaming reflects the spirit of justice and protest that universities should uphold. Abrar Fahad, a BUET student, was beaten to death in 2019 for his criticism of foreign influence, while activist Osman Hadi died in December 2025 after being shot earlier that month. The move has sparked discussions on student activism and remembrance culture in Bangladesh’s universities.