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Brother Accuses Yunus Govt of Killing to Derail Bangladesh's 2026 Polls

The brother of slain radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi has publicly accused a vested quarter within the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of orchestrating the killing to derail the February 2026 national elections. The deceased's group, Inqilab Moncho, has issued a 30-working-day ultimatum for the identification and arrest of the killers, threatening to launch a movement to topple the government if justice is not served. The group has also demanded the immediate resignation of key government advisors, holding them responsible for the murder and subsequent inaction. This accusation comes amid a volatile political landscape in Bangladesh, marked by recent violence targeting various institutions since Hadi's death.

Key Points: Bangladesh: Yunus Govt Accused of Orchestrating Killing to Foil Election

  • Brother accuses govt of killing
  • 30-day ultimatum for justice
  • Demand for advisors' resignations
  • Threat to launch movement
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Bangladesh: Yunus govt had Osman Hadi killed to derail polls, says slain radical's brother

Slain radical's brother accuses Yunus-led interim govt of killing to derail Feb 2026 polls. Group issues ultimatum for justice amid rising political tension.

"It is you who had Osman Hadi killed, and now you are trying to foil the election by using this as an issue. - Omar Hadi"

Dhaka, Dec 24

As Bangladesh's political landscape turned volatile in recent days, Sharif Omar Hadi, the brother of slain Sharif Osman Hadi, has accused a vested quarter within the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of orchestrating the killing of his brother to derail the February 2026 polls, local media reported.

Slamming the interim government, during a programme organised by Inqilab Moncho outside the National Museum in Dhaka on Tuesday, spokesperson of the group Omar Hadi said, "It is you who had Osman Hadi killed, and now you are trying to foil the election by using this as an issue."

Omar added that his brother supported holding the national election by February and called on the Bangladeshi authorities not to hinder the election environment, the country's leading newspaper, The Daily Star, reported.

"Ensure a speedy trial of the killers so the election environment is not harmed. The government has failed to show us any visible progress. If justice for Osman Hadi is not delivered, you too will be compelled to flee Bangladesh one day," Omar Hadi stated.

Inqilab Moncho Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber, while speaking at the rally, reiterated the 30-working-day ultimatum given to the interim government to identify and arrest those responsible for the killing, first announced in a press statement earlier this week.

Earlier on Monday, Inqilab Moncho threatened to launch a movement to topple the Yunus-led interim government if justice is not delivered in the murder of its spokesperson, Hadi, local media reported.

Addressing a press conference in Dhaka, the platform's member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber said that a 24-hour ultimatum announced during Hadi's funeral on December 20 expired without any action from the interim government's Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury or the Bangladeshi authorities.

He alleged that neither the Home Advisor nor his special assistant attended the ministry's briefing, calling it a move to trivialise the incident.

Later in the day, the organisation also called for the immediate resignations of the Home Advisor, his special assistant, and the law advisor, holding them responsible for the killing of its convener, Hadi.

It further demanded that judicial proceedings in the Hadi killing case be completed within a maximum of 30 working days through a speedy trial tribunal.

Bangladesh has witnessed alarming violence targeting minorities, media houses, cultural institutions and diplomatic missions under the Yunus-led interim government following the death of Hadi on December 18.

- IANS

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Priya S
Very sad to read. Political violence is never the answer. The brother's demand for a speedy trial within 30 days seems reasonable. Justice delayed is justice denied.
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Rohit P
The accusation is serious. If an interim govt is involved in such acts, it's a complete failure of democracy. Bangladesh has come a long way, hope it doesn't go back to the dark days.
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Sarah B
The article mentions violence against minorities and cultural institutions. This is alarming. As a fellow democracy in the region, India should encourage a transparent investigation.
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Vikram M
Without concrete proof, these are just allegations. The interim government should address them transparently to maintain credibility. A volatile neighbor is not in our interest.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the reporting feels one-sided. We are only hearing the brother's version. The media should also seek the government's response before publishing such grave charges. Balance is important.
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Michael C
The 24-hour and 30-day ultimatums show the frustration. When institutions fail, people take to the streets. Hope the authorities act before it escalates further.

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