A torch procession was held in Shariatpur on Friday night demanding justice for the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha. Organized by the National Citizens Party (NCP) and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, the rally began at the July Memorial Square and marched through the main streets before blocking the Shariatpur–Dhaka highway for half an hour. Protesters chanted slogans calling for the arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in the killing.

Speakers at the rally, including NCP district secretary Sabuj Talukder, alleged that Hadi’s murder was part of a broader effort to silence dissenting voices. They criticized law enforcement for failing to make any arrests a week after the incident and demanded a transparent investigation. Student leader Amin Mohammad Jitu described Hadi as a courageous activist and said his death represented an attack on freedom of expression.

Participants warned that if justice is delayed, they would escalate their movement. The demonstration drew local citizens alongside political and student activists, reflecting growing concern over political violence and accountability in Bangladesh.