An opinion article published by Amar Desh on August 8, 2026 calls for Bangladesh to advance the sovereignty-focused ideas associated with Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi on his birthday. The writers portray Hadi as a defender of national sovereignty and argue that concerns over borders, shared rivers, cyber security and economic self-reliance have become more acute in his absence.

The article says Hadi advocated a legal cell to present evidence of border killings before international human rights courts, economic self-reliance for border communities and a stronger approach to water rights under the 1997 international river convention. It cites reported figures from think tanks, IWMI and other bodies on border instability, reduced river flow, cyberattacks and reliance on foreign software.

The writers also highlight proposals attributed to Hadi, including support for domestic cottage and heavy industries, promotion of local culture, greater state backing for researchers, protection of blue-economy interests and a domestic technology-based digital defence cell. Framing the issue around the 2026-27 fiscal year, the article urges readers not to compromise on national sovereignty and to strengthen what it describes as Hadi’s unfinished vision.