Reuters —Bangladesh was rocked by violent protests in several cities after the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi late Thursday, with concerns of further unrest ahead of national elections. Activists block an intersection in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 15, 2025, demanding the arrest of those responsible for the attack on Sharif Osman Hadi. The country’s national election is scheduled for February 12. Violence was also reported in several other cities across Bangladesh, including the port city of Chittagong. The unrest follows fresh anti-India protests earlier in the week, with ties between the neighbors deteriorating since Hasina fled to Delhi.

Source: Egypt Independent December 21, 2025 14:03 UTC