A funeral in absentia for Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi, convener of the Inquilab Mancha, was held in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday afternoon. The event took place at the Central Shaheed Minar, organized by the Anti-Fascist All-Party Unity Platform. Local political and civic leaders gathered to pay their respects and offer prayers for the deceased activist.

Speakers at the brief pre-funeral discussion included former Cox’s Bazar mayor Sarwar Kamal, Cox’s Bazar Press Club president Mahbubur Rahman, and representatives from the National Citizens Party, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Islami Chhatra Shibir. They recalled Hadi’s contributions to political activism and unity movements in Bangladesh, emphasizing his role in mobilizing youth and promoting democratic ideals.

The gathering reflected ongoing political solidarity across party lines in remembrance of Hadi. Similar events have been reported in other districts, suggesting a broader network of tributes to the late activist.