Students of Jahangirnagar University staged a protest and locked the university’s administrative building indefinitely following a shooting attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho and an independent aspirant for Dhaka-8 constituency. The demonstration began Friday afternoon at the campus’s Bottola area and concluded near the vice-chancellor’s residence after a rally condemning the attack and demanding immediate arrest of the perpetrators.

Student leaders, including JAKSU General Secretary Mazharul Islam, blamed a culture of impunity and administrative negligence for the violence. They also renewed calls for justice against teachers and officials allegedly involved in the July campus attacks, accusing the administration of delaying disciplinary proceedings despite earlier promises. University authorities have yet to announce a timeline for completing the investigations.

The indefinite closure of the administrative building signals growing frustration among students over perceived administrative inaction. Observers warn that prolonged unrest could disrupt academic activities if the administration fails to address the demands promptly.

Independent candidate and Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was shot in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area on Friday afternoon while campaigning for the upcoming 13th national election. Witnesses said two men arrived on a motorcycle, and one of them opened fire on Hadi before fleeing the scene. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head, where doctors performed emergency surgery and later transferred him to the intensive care unit.

According to Inquilab Moncho member Mohammad Osama, the two assailants had joined Hadi’s campaign team about two weeks ago but were absent for several days before reappearing shortly before the attack. Law enforcement agencies, including police and RAB, are reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence to identify the shooters. Hospital officials have yet to issue a formal statement on Hadi’s condition.

Family members said Hadi might be moved to Evercare Hospital if his condition requires advanced treatment. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities have not confirmed any arrests.

Independent candidate and Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was critically injured after being shot by unidentified assailants in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area on Friday, December 12. Police confirmed that Hadi, contesting from Dhaka-8 constituency, was preparing for campaign activities when the attack occurred. He is currently on life support and undergoing surgery at a local hospital.

Following the incident, cultural affairs adviser and filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki condemned the attack in a verified Facebook post. He alleged that Hadi had previously received death threats from foreign numbers and demanded that those responsible be held accountable, regardless of affiliation. Farooki also expressed solidarity with Hadi’s supporters and wished for his recovery, saying the nation was praying for him.

Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators, while the Dhaka Metropolitan Police deployed additional forces in the area. The incident has heightened concerns over election-related violence and candidate safety ahead of upcoming polls.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has strongly condemned the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent candidate for Dhaka-8 and spokesperson of Inquilab Manch. Visiting Hadi at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Friday, Rahman warned that any attempt to re-establish fascism or terror in the country would face a strong response from the people.

He urged the government to immediately identify and punish those responsible for the attack, stressing that any negligence would be unacceptable. Rahman described the incident as cowardly and said the nation would not tolerate such acts of violence. He also emphasized that Bangladesh belongs to all its citizens, not to any particular group or lineage.

Hadi remains in critical condition, according to doctors. Rahman expressed prayers for his recovery and hoped he would soon return to political activities. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed calls for ensuring security for election candidates amid rising political tensions.

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has strongly condemned the shooting of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Osman Hadi, who was critically injured in Dhaka’s Paltan area. Speaking virtually as the chief guest at a workshop at the Krishibid Institution on Friday, Rahman called on party members and the public to assist the government in identifying and apprehending those responsible for the attack.

Rahman emphasized the need for a fair and transparent investigation, urging law enforcement agencies to act swiftly. He appealed to leaders and activists of the BNP and its student wing to cooperate with authorities to ensure justice. During his address, Rahman also highlighted the importance of planned and coordinated politics for national development, expressing concern over the country’s current political instability.

The attack on Osman Hadi, who was later taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition, has drawn widespread condemnation. The incident underscores rising political tensions and the need for restraint and dialogue among political stakeholders.

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has strongly condemned the armed attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho, who was critically injured in a shooting incident at Dhaka’s Paltan area. Speaking at a BNP-organized workshop titled “Plan to Build the Nation” at the Krishibid Institute auditorium in Farmgate on Friday, Rahman expressed deep outrage over the assault and demanded that the perpetrators be swiftly identified and brought to justice.

Rahman called on leaders and activists of the BNP’s affiliated bodies, including the student wing Chhatra Dal, to assist the government and law enforcement agencies in ensuring a fair and transparent investigation. He emphasized that cooperation was essential to apprehend those responsible and prevent further violence. The multi-day workshop, which began on Sunday, has drawn participation from BNP leaders across various organizational levels.

The incident has raised renewed concerns about political violence in Dhaka, with opposition figures urging authorities to ensure accountability and safety for political activists.

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas visited Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Friday afternoon to see Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha and his electoral rival in the Dhaka-8 constituency, who was shot earlier in the day. Abbas entered the hospital’s emergency gate around 4 p.m., hours after the attack in the capital’s Bijoynagar Kalvert area.

According to police, unidentified gunmen opened fire on Hadi around midday, injuring him below his left ear. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital at approximately 2:35 p.m. in critical condition. Hospital sources confirmed that doctors consider his condition serious. The incident has heightened political tensions in the constituency ahead of the upcoming election.

Authorities have yet to identify the attackers or determine the motive. Security has been tightened in the area, and police say an investigation is underway. Political observers warn that such violence could further strain the already tense pre-election environment in Dhaka.

Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab Moncho and an independent candidate for Dhaka-8 in Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national election, was shot on Friday afternoon near the DR Tower area in Paltan. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital with bullet injuries. National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah broke down in tears upon visiting him, while rival candidate Mirza Abbas of the BNP also visited the hospital later in the day.

The incident has triggered widespread concern across political circles. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir condemned the attack, calling for unity against political violence. Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman also expressed deep concern and demanded a transparent investigation. Police confirmed that three assailants on motorcycles carried out the attack before fleeing.

The shooting comes amid rising political tensions ahead of the election. Hadi had previously reported receiving multiple death threats from foreign numbers. Authorities have pledged to investigate the attack, but no arrests have been made as of Friday evening.

Independent parliamentary candidate Sharif Osman Hadi was critically injured after being shot during an election campaign in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area on Friday afternoon. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he remains on life support and is undergoing emergency surgery, according to hospital director Brigadier General Md Asaduzzaman.

Police said the attack occurred around 2:22 p.m. near the DR Tower in Paltan when three assailants on motorcycles opened fire, hitting Hadi below his left ear. His aides transported him to the hospital as he suffered severe blood loss, prompting an urgent search for B-negative blood donors. Hadi, a former student leader known for his role in the July uprising, had earlier reported receiving multiple death threats from domestic and international numbers.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the shooting, which has heightened security concerns ahead of the upcoming national elections. Political observers warn that the incident underscores rising tensions and potential risks for independent candidates in the current electoral climate.

National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam visited Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Friday afternoon to check on the condition of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha, who was shot earlier in the day. Hadi, also an independent candidate for Dhaka-8, was attacked around 2:22 p.m. near DR Tower in Paltan while campaigning. Police reported that three motorcycles approached the area, and one assailant fired at Hadi before fleeing.

NCP leaders Hasnat Abdullah and Dr. Tasnim Jara also visited the hospital, while BNP leader Mirza Abbas, Hadi’s electoral rival, arrived earlier. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman both expressed deep concern, condemning political violence and calling for a transparent investigation. Authorities confirmed Hadi remains under treatment at the hospital’s emergency unit.

The incident has heightened tensions ahead of the election, prompting calls for stronger security measures for candidates and fair investigation into politically motivated attacks.

Independent candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency and spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho, Sharif Osman Hadi, has been placed on life support after being shot in the capital’s Bijoynagar area on Friday afternoon. According to Dhaka Medical College Hospital authorities, Hadi’s condition remains critical following emergency treatment.

Police reported that around 2:25 p.m., unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on Hadi near the Box Culvert area before fleeing the scene. Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation into the incident.

Interim government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed deep concern over the attack and instructed law enforcement agencies to conduct a swift and comprehensive investigation to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice. The incident has raised renewed questions about political security and election-related violence in Dhaka ahead of upcoming polls.

Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency and spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho, was shot and injured in the capital’s Bijoynagar area on Friday afternoon. According to police at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, armed assailants opened fire on Hadi while he was campaigning, after which he was rushed to the hospital’s emergency unit around 2:35 p.m.

The incident has sparked strong condemnation from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib and General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir denounced the attack on social media, calling it a cowardly attempt to derail the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. They demanded immediate arrest of the attackers and urged the interim government and Election Commission to ensure safety for candidates and voters.

The shooting, occurring just a day after the election schedule announcement, has raised concerns over political violence and security during the campaign period. Authorities have yet to identify the perpetrators, while calls for stronger election-time law enforcement continue to grow.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has strongly condemned the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency and spokesperson for Inquilab Manch, describing the attack as inhumane and brutal. The statement, signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday, alleged that the assault was part of a broader conspiracy to destabilize the electoral environment ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

BNP claimed that a group of vested interests was attempting to spread fear and chaos to derail democratic processes and obstruct the upcoming election. The party urged citizens to remain vigilant against such acts of sabotage and demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of those responsible. Hadi, who sustained gunshot injuries earlier in the day, is currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

The incident has raised concerns about election security and political violence in Bangladesh, with opposition voices warning that unchecked attacks could undermine public confidence in the democratic process.

Independent candidate and Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was critically injured after being shot by unidentified assailants in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area. He is currently under intensive medical observation at Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s One Stop Service Center. The attack has sparked concerns about rising political violence ahead of the national elections.

Al Jazeera journalist Zulkarnaine Saer posted on social media alleging that a neighboring country’s intelligence agency has infiltrated Bangladesh with dozens of contract killers over recent months. He claimed that extremist groups from Kushtia and Meherpur have joined forces with underworld networks to target political figures and disrupt the election process. Saer further mentioned that cross-border communications between fugitive criminals and local extremists were recently traced, suggesting coordinated planning.

Authorities have not yet confirmed these claims, but the incident underscores growing fears of election-related instability. Security agencies are expected to tighten surveillance and investigate possible transnational links behind the shooting.

Independent candidate and Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was shot and critically injured while preparing for campaign activities in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area on Friday, December 12. According to police, two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire shortly after Friday prayers, hitting Hadi near his ear and head. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital at around 2:35 p.m. and admitted to the One Stop Crisis Centre.

Dr. Mostak Ahmed, a resident surgeon at the hospital, stated that Hadi arrived in a critical condition and required CPR. His blood pressure has since stabilized slightly, but a bullet remains lodged inside his head. Witnesses and party colleagues described the attack as sudden and targeted, with three gunshots heard before the attackers fled.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident, though no arrests have been made yet. The shooting has heightened security concerns ahead of the upcoming election in Dhaka-8, with authorities pledging to tighten surveillance in the area.