Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep concern after independent candidate and Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was seriously injured in a shooting in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area. In a statement issued on Friday, Yunus directed law enforcement agencies to immediately identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.
Calling the incident unacceptable during an election period, Yunus emphasized that such violence undermines the country’s peaceful political environment. He instructed authorities to ensure Hadi receives the best possible medical care and ordered the Health Ministry to closely monitor his treatment. The Chief Adviser also urged investigators to collect evidence from the scene, review CCTV footage, and determine whether the attack was part of an organized plot.
Yunus warned that any attempt to disrupt the upcoming election through violence would not be tolerated. He appealed to all political groups, supporters, and citizens to maintain calm and restraint to ensure a peaceful and participatory electoral process.