Bangladeshi journalist and editor Mahmudur Rahman has written an emotional tribute to Osman Hadi, a young activist who died in a Singapore hospital after reportedly being shot in Bangladesh. Rahman described Hadi as a fearless and selfless revolutionary who resisted what he called Indian cultural dominance and authoritarianism in Bangladesh. He portrayed Hadi as a symbol of moral integrity and political courage, emphasizing his role in mobilizing youth against perceived fascism.

Rahman’s commentary also accused pro-government and secular groups of fostering intolerance toward religious and nationalist voices. He linked Hadi’s death to broader political tensions surrounding Bangladesh’s upcoming elections, alleging that Indian intelligence and domestic power elites sought to silence dissent. Rahman further criticized President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s recent remarks to Reuters, suggesting they reflected divisions within the ruling establishment.

The piece underscores growing polarization in Bangladesh’s political discourse, where narratives of sovereignty, religion, and foreign influence increasingly intersect. Rahman’s claims, though unverified, highlight the deep mistrust between opposition figures and state institutions ahead of the election period.