Bangladesh Student Group Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum to Cancel Indian Work Permits Following Osman Hadi’s Death

Dhaka: Tensions in Bangladesh escalated after the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, prompting the Inquilab Manch organization to issue a strict ultimatum to the interim government of Mohammad Yunus. Hadi, known for his anti-India rhetoric and controversial remarks regarding Northeast India, was shot and killed earlier this month.

Following the killing, senior officials of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police claimed that the suspects fled to India, allegedly with assistance from two Indian nationals. Police identified Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh as the primary suspects who crossed over to Meghalaya, India, after the attack on December 12.

Ultimatum and Demands
In response to the police statement, Inquilab Manch issued a four-point ultimatum to the Yunus administration, demanding:

1. Completion of the trial process in Hadi’s murder case within 24 days.
2. Immediate repatriation of the suspects from India or an official statement confirming their status.
3. Cancellation of work permits for Indian nationals operating in Bangladesh if the suspects are not returned within 24 hours.
4. Filing a case against India in the International Court of Justice and bringing to justice all civil and military intelligence personnel involved in the murder.

Nationwide Protests
Hadi’s death on December 13, following a gunshot wound to the head, has sparked widespread protests across Bangladesh. Demonstrators have blocked streets, set fire to buildings, and targeted properties of the Hindu community, while several media outlets perceived as pro-India have also faced attacks. In Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection, Inquilab Manch began an indefinite blockade from 2 p.m. daily, involving women and children.

The ultimatum reflects the growing anti-India sentiment in parts of Bangladesh following the alleged flight of the suspects, raising diplomatic and security concerns for both nations.