Dhaka University’s White Panel, a teachers’ organization, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent voice of the July 2024 uprising and spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha. In a condolence statement issued on December 19, the group’s conveners described Hadi as not only an organizer but also a visionary of post-revolution Bangladesh, whose fearless activism against authoritarianism left a lasting mark on the nation’s conscience.

The White Panel leaders, including Professors Morshed Hasan Khan, Abdus Salam, and Md. Abul Kalam Sarkar, condemned the killing as a brutal act reflecting the resurgence of violent politics before the upcoming 13th national election. They asserted that Hadi’s ideals and democratic struggle would continue to inspire future generations to resist oppression. The statement also conveyed prayers for Hadi’s departed soul and sympathy for his grieving family and supporters.

Hadi’s death has sparked widespread mourning across campuses, with symbolic funeral prayers held at several universities, underscoring his influence on student and civic activism in Bangladesh.