The political crisis in Bangladesh has deepened dramatically following shocking accusations from the family of slain student leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi. His half-brother has publicly charged the country's interim administration with orchestrating the assassination to derail the upcoming national elections.
Family Points Finger at Interim Government
In a powerful and emotional address, Sharif Omar bin Hadi, the victim's half-brother, stated that the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus "cannot avoid responsibility" for the murder. Speaking at a protest rally, he asserted that the administration, which currently holds state power, is directly liable for the killing.
Omar Hadi made a bold declaration, insisting that those responsible must eventually stand trial, whether it occurs soon or years from now. He connected the assassination directly to the electoral process, alleging Osman Hadi was killed specifically to sabotage the polls scheduled for February. According to him, the slain leader had been actively preparing for these elections on the ground.
"You had Osman Hadi killed, and now you are trying to foil the election by using this as an issue," Omar Hadi told the gathered crowd, accusing the authorities of exploiting the tragedy for political gain.
A Warning and a Demand for Justice
Drawing a parallel to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Omar Hadi issued a stark warning to the current interim government. He demanded a speedy trial for the killers to prevent further damage to the election environment, criticizing the administration for failing to show any visible progress in the investigation.
His warning was unequivocal: "If justice for Osman Hadi is not delivered, you too will be compelled to flee Bangladesh one day." This statement directly references how Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee to India following widespread, student-led anti-government protests.
Echoes from Exile: Hasina Condemns 'Lawlessness'
The family's accusations find strong support from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently outside the country. In an interview with ANI, she squarely blamed the interim government for the escalating violence and stated that Osman Hadi's killing is a direct reflection of the lawlessness prevailing under Mohammad Yunus's rule.
Hasina claimed that violence has become the norm and that the interim government either denies it or is powerless to stop it. She warned that such incidents not only destabilize Bangladesh internally but also damage its relationships with neighboring countries, including India, which is watching the chaos with "justified alarm."
"When you cannot maintain basic order within your borders, your credibility on the international stage collapses. This is the reality of Yunus' Bangladesh," the former Prime Minister stated, painting a grim picture of the nation's current state.
The murder of the Inqilab Moncho Convenor has thus become a central flashpoint, intensifying the political turmoil in Bangladesh and casting a long shadow over the country's fragile democratic process and its upcoming elections.
