Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho and independent candidate for Dhaka-8, was shot during an election campaign on Friday in the capital’s Paltan area. According to police, unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire near DR Tower around 2:20 p.m., injuring Hadi below his left ear. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he remains under observation. The attack has sparked outrage among supporters and student activists. Dhaka University Central Students’ Union Vice President Sadiq Kayem condemned the shooting in a verified Facebook post, warning of an imminent uprising to “free Dhaka from extortionists and gangsters.” Police officials said an investigation team has been dispatched to verify details and identify the attackers. Hadi, known for his role in July’s student-led uprising, had previously reported receiving death threats from local and foreign numbers. The incident raises concerns over election security and political violence ahead of the upcoming national polls.