Hadi family alleged Yunus govt. blamed of Sharif Osman murder ‘Bid to obstruct elections’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – The family of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, the Inqilab Moncho convenor who was shot dead in Dhaka on 12 December on Wednesday has blamed the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government for failing to protect him.
He said the administration “cannot avoid responsibility” for the murder and will ultimately be held accountable.
Hadi’s brother Sharif Osman bin Hadi, said the killing occurred while the interim government was in power, made it responsible for the lapse in security.
He alleged that the authorities failed in their constitutional duty to protect citizens and that accountability for the murder was inevitable.
“The interim government cannot escape liability. Whether today or ten years from now, they will have to stand trial,” said Omar Hadi as per media reports.
Omar Hadi claimed that the murder was being used to create instability and derail the electoral process.
According to him, efforts were underway to exploit the killing to ‘sabotage’ the general elections, a move he asserted would ultimately fail.
He said Osman Hadi used to insist on holding elections in February and had been actively preparing on the ground.
“His killing was meant to obstruct the election process,” Omar Hadi alleged.
The Election Commission has announced that the next national election will be held on 12 February 2026.
The Hadi family’s accusations came after sharp criticism from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
She has also blamed the Yunus-led administration for the surge in violence.
Hasina in a recent interview said the killing reflected the lawlessness prevailing under the interim government.
“This tragic killing reflects the lawlessness that uprooted my government and has multiplied under Yunus.
Violence has become the norm while the interim government either denies it or is powerless to stop it,” she said.
Hasina warned that such incidents not only destabilize Bangladesh internally but also strain relations with neighboring countries, including India.
She added “When you cannot maintain basic order within your borders, your credibility on the international stage collapses. This is the reality of Yunus’ Bangladesh.”
Sharif Osman Hadi was shot at close range on 12 December in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area.
He was later airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment, but died from his injuries on 18 December.
His death triggered widespread protests across Bangladesh.
A protest rally was held by Inqilab Moncho yesterday at Shahbagh in Dhaka, demanded justice for Hadi.
Inqilab Moncho has demanded that the killers of its convenor be brought to justice before the 2026 elections and the referendum takes place in Bangladesh, as per media reports.
