Bangladesh Violence LIVE: Sharif Osman Hadi’s Mortal Remains Arrive In Dhaka, Funeral On Saturday

Bangladesh Unrest LIVE: The nation erupted in violent protests after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, with media offices torched, political sites attacked, and an Indian mission targeted.

By : ABP Live News  | Updated at : 19 Dec 2025 08:14 PM (IST)

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20:14 (IST) Dec 19
Bangladesh Violence: UN Human Rights Chief Reacts To Sharif Osman Hadi’s Killing
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Yunus Announces Security Advises For Funeral Prayer
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As tensions continued to mount, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced Saturday, December 20, 2025, as a national day of mourning in honor of Hadi.
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Background

Bangladesh witnessed a wave of mass protests and violent unrest following the death of radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, as anger spilled onto the streets of Dhaka and rapidly spread to other major cities. Thousands of demonstrators converged at Shahbag in the capital, accusing authorities of failing to ensure Hadi’s safety and demanding accountability for his killing. The protests were marked by fiery rhetoric, with slogans and placards sharply critical of India and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

What began as mourning and outrage soon escalated into coordinated attacks on media houses, political offices, and symbolic landmarks, forcing emergency services and security agencies into action across the country.

Media Houses Attacked As Protests Turn Violent

One of the most alarming flashpoints emerged in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar area, where protesters vandalized the offices of leading newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. According to witnesses, mobs stormed both buildings, smashing property and setting The Daily Star’s office on fire. Several employees were reportedly trapped inside as flames spread through the premises.

Firefighters later confirmed that at least 25 journalists were rescued from The Daily Star following a tense four-hour operation. Live videos circulating online showed protesters wielding sticks and setting fires outside Prothom Alo’s office, intensifying fears about press freedom and the safety of media professionals amid the unrest.

Indian Mission, Political Offices Targeted Nationwide

Violence was not limited to the capital. In Chittagong, crowds hurled stones at the Indian Assistant High Commission and nearby residential properties. Social media footage showed smoke rising from the diplomatic compound, while police acknowledged multiple arson incidents and deployed additional forces to secure the area.

In Rajshahi, protesters torched an Awami League office, further underlining the political dimension of the unrest. The former residence of Bangladesh’s founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 was also vandalized, drawing sharp reactions from across the political spectrum. The widespread attacks underscored how quickly the protests had spiraled beyond isolated demonstrations into a broader breakdown of public order.

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20:14 PM (IST)  •  19 Dec 2025

Bangladesh Violence: UN Human Rights Chief Reacts To Sharif Osman Hadi’s Killing

The United Nations human rights chief on Friday expressed serious concern over the killing of Bangladeshi student protest leader Sharif Osman Hadi and called for an independent probe into the incident.

“I urge the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial, thorough and transparent investigation into the attack that led to Hadi’s death, and to ensure due process and accountability for those responsible,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said in a statement, according to AFP.

20:10 PM (IST)  •  19 Dec 2025

Yunus Announces Security Advises For Funeral Prayer

Authorities have urged people attending martyr Osman Hadi’s funeral prayers to avoid carrying bags or heavy items, and cautioned that drone flying is strictly banned in and around the Parliament House area.

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