The funeral prayer for Sharif Osman Hadi, the revolutionary leader and convener of Inquilab Mancha, was held on Saturday afternoon at Manik Mia Avenue near the National Parliament in Dhaka. Millions of people from various political, social, and professional backgrounds attended the ceremony, reflecting Hadi’s symbolic status as a figure of courage since the July uprising. The event drew massive crowds from across the country, filling the entire avenue well before the scheduled time.

Authorities implemented unprecedented security measures around the area, deploying large numbers of police, RAB, Ansar, and even army personnel. Over 1,000 body-worn cameras and advanced surveillance technologies were used to maintain order. Hadi’s body was brought to the funeral ground in a large procession from the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. According to Inquilab Mancha, he will be buried beside the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at Dhaka University Mosque, honoring his family’s wishes.

Hadi succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained during an election campaign attack on December 12. His death has sparked widespread mourning and renewed discussions about political violence and youth activism in Bangladesh.