Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the political platform Inquilab Mancha, passed away while undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital. His first funeral prayer was held Friday morning at Angullia Mosque in Singapore. According to family and organizational sources, his body will be flown to Dhaka on a Bangladesh Biman commercial flight departing at 3:50 p.m. local time, with arrival expected at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 6:05 p.m. Bangladesh time.
Dr. Md. Abdul Ahad, a neurosurgeon at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and member secretary of the National Health Alliance, confirmed the details of the repatriation. Upon arrival in Dhaka, necessary formalities will be completed before a second funeral prayer and burial on Saturday at the family graveyard. Hadi’s death has triggered deep mourning among political colleagues and supporters, who described him as a dedicated activist and voice for reform.
The Inquilab Mancha leadership said arrangements are being made for a large public attendance at the Dhaka funeral, reflecting Hadi’s influence in grassroots political movements.