A day of state mourning will be observed on Saturday following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Manch. The announcement was made by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus in an address to the nation on Thursday night. At the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, special prayers were held in mosques across the country on Friday seeking forgiveness for the deceased. Similar prayers were also organised at other religious institutions. Osman Hadi died at Singapore General Hospital at around 9:30pm on Thursday while undergoing treatment.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 20, 2025 09:05 UTC