Hefazat-e-Islam has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Manch, who succumbed to gunshot injuries while undergoing treatment in Singapore on Thursday night. Hadi, a prominent figure in the so-called July Revolution movement, was declared dead around 9:30 p.m., according to party sources.

In a joint statement, Hefazat’s Amir Shah Muhibullah Babunagari and Secretary General Allama Sajedur Rahman conveyed condolences to Hadi’s family and followers. They called for nationwide prayers and condemnation of his killing from mosque pulpits during Friday sermons. The organization described his death as a loss for the country’s Islamic and reformist movements.

Hadi’s body is expected to arrive in Bangladesh this evening, with supporters planning a rally in Shahbagh under the banner of an ‘anti-hegemony platform.’ Authorities have been urged to ensure calm amid heightened political tensions and sporadic unrest in several districts.