DHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - The French Embassy in Bangladesh today expressed deep sorrow at the death of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, strongly condemning all forms of political violence and extending heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and supporters. In a condolence message, the Embassy said it was profoundly saddened by the passing of Sharif Osman Hadi, describing the loss as deeply tragic. The Embassy reaffirmed France's firm opposition to political violence in all its forms and conveyed its sympathies to those grieving the loss of the youth leader.

Miscreants set fire to the office of Udichi Shilpigoshthi on Topkhana Road in the capital on Friday evening. Four units of the fire service rushed to the scene and quickly brought the fire under control, officials said. Rozina Islam, an official at the fire service control room, said, “After receiving news of the fire, four units went to the scene and started work. Within a short time, the fire was brought under control.” She added that, initially, no casualties had been reported. Amit Ranjan De, general secretary of a faction of Udichi Shilpigoshthi, condemned the attack, saying, “Those who want to destabilize the country and push it backward are the ones who set the fire.”

A protest rally was held in Khulna today demanding justice for the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi. Photo: BSSKHULNA, Dec 19, 2025 (BSS) - A protest rally was held in Khulna today demanding justice for the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokerperson of Inqilab Manch. The programme began after Juma prayers at the Baitun Nur Jame Mosque near New Market in the city. The rally, organised by the Revolutionary Student Masses of Khulna, drew students from multiple educational institutions as well as people from different walks of life. Addressing the gathering, July Uprising activists said Sharif Osman Hadi was not affiliated with any political party and had raised his voice solely for Bangladesh's national interest, independence, and sovereignty, taking a strong stand against Indian hegemony.

Chhayanaut, one of Bangladesh’s most revered cultural institutions, lies in ruins after a violent mob attack and arson early Friday morning in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area. Around 1:30am Friday, an agitated group of protesters stormed the Chhayanaut premises, vandalizing every floor of the building and setting parts of it ablaze. A visit to the site Friday afternoon revealed charred documents scattered amid piles of broken furniture and debris. The attack on Chhayanaut coincided with similar violence targeting two leading media houses—Prothom Alo and The Daily Star—where protesters carried out vandalism, looting, and arson early Friday. Government vows action and supportAt 2:30pm Friday, Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki visited the damaged Chhayanaut building, touring the vandalized floors and meeting with senior members of the organization.

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Photo : BSSBAGERHAT, Dec 19, 2025 (BSS) - A protest march was held here in the district today demanding the immediate arrest and trial of those responsible for the killing of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The protest was attended by Central Organizing Secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Mainul Islam, DUCSU executive member Belal Hossain Apu, Bagerhat district convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement S. M. Saddam, Bagerhat district president of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir Hafez Morshed Alam, Bagerhat district Chhatra Dal leader Al Mamun, along with leaders and activists from various political and social organizations. During the march, participants chanted slogans such as "We will all be Hadis" and "Who are you and who am I -- Hadi Hadi." At a brief rally following the procession, speakers said Sharif Osman Hadi was killed for speaking out against Indian hegemony and aggression. Earlier in the day, following Friday prayers, a special prayer was held at the historic Shatgombuj Mosque in Bagerhat-along with similar prayers across the country-seeking forgiveness for the departed soul of Sharif Osman Hadi.

The US Senate has approved Brent T Christensen as the next United States ambassador to Bangladesh. He will become the 18th US ambassador in Dhaka. Christensen confirmed the Senate’s approval himself. He has prior experience at the US Embassy in Dhaka, having served from 2019 to 2021 as political and economic counselor. The previous US ambassador in Dhaka was Peter Haas, who served as the 17th ambassador from March 2022 to April 2024.

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The interim government has declared state mourning on Saturday over Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi’s death, who was shot in the head by assailants. In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus said the state will bear all responsibilities for the wife and child of Hadi, who died in Singaporeon Thursday night. He urged citizens not to take “rash decisions”, and requested them to show restraint in their actions.

A notice published on the commission’s website on Thursday said applications must be submitted by Jan 17. This time, the EC has registered 81 observation organisations ahead of the elections. Domestic observation organisations have been asked to apply by Dec 21. The EC notice said anyone with questions or seeking further information should contact the public relations director of the Secretariat. Akhtar said on Wednesday the European Union (EU) will send “175 to 200” observers to the elections.

The family of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman Hadi has given its permission for doctors in Singapore to proceed with a surgery as he remains in “life or death” condition. Inqilab Moncho said in a post on Thursday that Hadi stands at the crossroads of life and death. Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan is regularly in touch with the chief advisor and is making inquiries about Hadi, it said. Hadi has been undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital since Monday. He was first treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, underwent emergency surgery, and was later admitted to Evercare Hospital.

The family of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman Hadi has given its permission for doctors in Singapore to proceed with a surgery as he remains in “life or death” condition. Inqilab Moncho said in a post on Thursday that Hadi stands at the crossroads of life and death. Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan is regularly in touch with the chief advisor and is making inquiries about Hadi, it said. Hadi has been undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital since Monday. He was first treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, underwent emergency surgery, and was later admitted to Evercare Hospital.

Those concerned worry that the export sector in the country will face losses due to the undeclared strike. The “Bangladesh Inland Container Depot Association” (BICDA) said that they did not call for a strike, but the depot owners said there would be no container handling. There are 19 private container depots under BICDA in Chattogram engaged in operational activities. Former BGMEA vice president SM Abu Tayeb said, “This decision will harm the readymade garment sector the most. “Different important consignments of the readymade garment sector are stuck.

Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has called some businessmen in the power sector and some officials of the ministry the “only obstacle” in the transition to renewable energy. The adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources said, “We have no choice but to rely on fossil fuels. If there were another way, we would not have imported LNG.” He said, “The only obstacle to moving from fossil fuel dependence to renewable energy is some businessmen in the power sector and some officials in the ministry. “Fossil fuel businessmen and power sector employees have been involved in this." He said, “People in this sector negotiate and make transactions as if the old system is still in place.

The UNESCO has recognised the Tangail saree weaving industry as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The decision was made unanimously at the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the UNESCO 2003 Convention in Delhi, India, on Tuesday. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this is Bangladesh's sixth individual registration under this convention. This is the second registration in the four years since being elected to the board for the first time, it added.