The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the killing of Shahid Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, convener of the Inquilab Mancha, urging the Bangladesh government to conduct a rapid, impartial, and transparent investigation. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk issued a statement from Geneva on Friday, calling for accountability and restraint amid rising political tensions ahead of the national elections. Türk said he was deeply saddened by Hadi’s death in Singapore after being shot during an election campaign in Dhaka’s constituency-8 on December 12. He emphasized that retaliation would only deepen divisions and undermine human rights. The UN also called on the interim government to ensure the safety of public figures and maintain peace during the pre-election period. The incident has drawn national and international attention, with human rights groups demanding justice. Observers warn that failure to ensure transparency could further erode public trust as Bangladesh prepares for its February parliamentary polls.