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'''Sharif Osman Bin Hadi''' (; 30 June 1993 – 18 December 2025), better known as **Osman Hadi**, was a Bangladeshi politician, activist, and teacher. He rose to prominence as the leader of the youth-oriented political platform *Inqilab Moncho* following the July Revolution in Bangladesh. Hadi was a vocal critic of the political establishment, particularly Indian influence and traditional party politics, and was preparing to contest the Dhaka-8 seat as an independent candidate in the upcoming national election. | '''Sharif Osman Bin Hadi''' (; 30 June 1993 – 18 December 2025), better known as **Osman Hadi**, was a Bangladeshi politician, activist, and teacher. He rose to prominence as the leader of the youth-oriented political platform *Inqilab Moncho* following the July Revolution in Bangladesh. Hadi was a vocal critic of the political establishment, particularly Indian influence and traditional party politics, and was preparing to contest the Dhaka-8 seat as an independent candidate in the upcoming national election. | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Osman Hadi was born in Nalchity in the Jhalakathi District of Bangladesh. He completed early religious studies at Jhalakati N S Kamil Madrasa and later enrolled in the Department of Political Science at the University of Dhaka during the 2010–2011 academic session. | Osman Hadi was born in Nalchity in the Jhalakathi District of Bangladesh. He completed early religious studies at Jhalakati N S Kamil Madrasa and later enrolled in the Department of Political Science at the University of Dhaka during the 2010–2011 academic session. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Hadi worked as a teacher and was known locally as an instructor prior to fully engaging in political activism. His charismatic speech and social media presence helped him build a following among young people across Bangladesh. | Hadi worked as a teacher and was known locally as an instructor prior to fully engaging in political activism. His charismatic speech and social media presence helped him build a following among young people across Bangladesh. | ||
=== Political activism === | === Political activism === | ||
During the 2024 July Revolution, Hadi emerged as a prominent youth organiser. He co-founded *Inqilab Moncho*, a platform that aimed at defending national sovereignty, opposing domination, and promoting justice-based governance. He became known for his outspoken criticisms of established political parties and what he described as their failures to address corruption and foreign influence. | During the 2024 July Revolution, Hadi emerged as a prominent youth organiser. He co-founded *Inqilab Moncho*, a platform that aimed at defending national sovereignty, opposing domination, and promoting justice-based governance. He became known for his outspoken criticisms of established political parties and what he described as their failures to address corruption and foreign influence. | ||
=== Dhaka-8 candidacy === | === Dhaka-8 candidacy === | ||
In 2025, Hadi announced his candidacy for the Dhaka-8 constituency as an independent, focusing on grassroots engagement and promises to fight corruption and represent youth voices. | In 2025, Hadi announced his candidacy for the Dhaka-8 constituency as an independent, focusing on grassroots engagement and promises to fight corruption and represent youth voices. | ||
== Assassination and death == | == Assassination and death == | ||
On 12 December 2025, Hadi was shot in broad daylight in the Paltan area of Dhaka by assailants on a motorcycle while campaigning. He was critically injured and initially treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital before being transferred to Evercare Hospital and later flown to Singapore for advanced treatment. Hadi succumbed to his injuries on 18 December 2025 at Singapore General Hospital. | On 12 December 2025, Hadi was shot in broad daylight in the Paltan area of Dhaka by assailants on a motorcycle while campaigning. He was critically injured and initially treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital before being transferred to Evercare Hospital and later flown to Singapore for advanced treatment. Hadi succumbed to his injuries on 18 December 2025 at Singapore General Hospital. | ||
His death triggered widespread protests across Bangladesh, including attacks on media offices and calls for accountability from political groups and supporters. | His death triggered widespread protests across Bangladesh, including attacks on media offices and calls for accountability from political groups and supporters. | ||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
Hadi’s fiery rhetoric and political positions drew criticism. He faced backlash for a speech during a political march in Gopalganj where he used strong language, which opponents described as inappropriate. He also posted a controversial map on social media shortly before his shooting that was widely debated. | Hadi’s fiery rhetoric and political positions drew criticism. He faced backlash for a speech during a political march in Gopalganj where he used strong language, which opponents described as inappropriate. He also posted a controversial map on social media shortly before his shooting that was widely debated. | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Osman Hadi’s role in youth-led political movements and his push for new political engagement left a mark on Bangladesh’s contemporary activism scene. His assassination and the unrest that followed became a defining moment in the country’s late-2025 political climate. | Osman Hadi’s role in youth-led political movements and his push for new political engagement left a mark on Bangladesh’s contemporary activism scene. His assassination and the unrest that followed became a defining moment in the country’s late-2025 political climate. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 23:51, 19 December 2025
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| Occupation | Politician, activist, teacher |
Sharif Osman Bin Hadi (; 30 June 1993 – 18 December 2025), better known as **Osman Hadi**, was a Bangladeshi politician, activist, and teacher. He rose to prominence as the leader of the youth-oriented political platform *Inqilab Moncho* following the July Revolution in Bangladesh. Hadi was a vocal critic of the political establishment, particularly Indian influence and traditional party politics, and was preparing to contest the Dhaka-8 seat as an independent candidate in the upcoming national election.
Early life and education
Osman Hadi was born in Nalchity in the Jhalakathi District of Bangladesh. He completed early religious studies at Jhalakati N S Kamil Madrasa and later enrolled in the Department of Political Science at the University of Dhaka during the 2010–2011 academic session.
Career
Hadi worked as a teacher and was known locally as an instructor prior to fully engaging in political activism. His charismatic speech and social media presence helped him build a following among young people across Bangladesh.
Political activism
During the 2024 July Revolution, Hadi emerged as a prominent youth organiser. He co-founded *Inqilab Moncho*, a platform that aimed at defending national sovereignty, opposing domination, and promoting justice-based governance. He became known for his outspoken criticisms of established political parties and what he described as their failures to address corruption and foreign influence.
Dhaka-8 candidacy
In 2025, Hadi announced his candidacy for the Dhaka-8 constituency as an independent, focusing on grassroots engagement and promises to fight corruption and represent youth voices.
Assassination and death
On 12 December 2025, Hadi was shot in broad daylight in the Paltan area of Dhaka by assailants on a motorcycle while campaigning. He was critically injured and initially treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital before being transferred to Evercare Hospital and later flown to Singapore for advanced treatment. Hadi succumbed to his injuries on 18 December 2025 at Singapore General Hospital.
His death triggered widespread protests across Bangladesh, including attacks on media offices and calls for accountability from political groups and supporters.
Controversies
Hadi’s fiery rhetoric and political positions drew criticism. He faced backlash for a speech during a political march in Gopalganj where he used strong language, which opponents described as inappropriate. He also posted a controversial map on social media shortly before his shooting that was widely debated.
Legacy
Osman Hadi’s role in youth-led political movements and his push for new political engagement left a mark on Bangladesh’s contemporary activism scene. His assassination and the unrest that followed became a defining moment in the country’s late-2025 political climate.