Saturday, 27 December, 2025
Even in the biting cold and gusty winds, followers of Inquilab Moncho remained steadfast at Shahbagh intersection on Friday night, pressing their demand for the arrest of all those responsible for the murder of their spokesperson, Sharif Osman bin Hadi.
The platform, born out of last year’s student-led uprising that led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, announced it would continue its sit-in until justice is delivered.
Addressing the crowd, Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of the Moncho, said:
"We will stay here throughout the night. Blankets are being brought to keep everyone healthy. Hadi Bhai had purchased these during his lifetime for the destitute, but never got the chance to distribute them. After the programme, we will honour him by giving them to those in need."
With a Dhaka University admission test scheduled for Saturday, Al Jaber added, "From 9am, we will ensure students can sit for exams, but the blockade will not be lifted."
The Moncho began blocking Shahbagh intersection from 2pm Friday, drawing people from all walks of life to demand justice for Hadi, who had formed the platform in August last year and emerged as a prominent voice against the ousted Awami League and India. Hadi had also been actively campaigning for the upcoming national election from the Dhaka-8 seat before his untimely death.
Protesters chanted slogans and recited poetry intermittently, including a moving recitation by Moncho member Mohammad Shahin, reflecting the fusion of political activism and cultural expression.
Earlier, the Moncho had urged citizens nationwide via Facebook to join the sit-in, emphasising that the programme would continue until the murderers of Hadi – both planners and executors – were brought to justice.
"This blockade is ongoing and will not end until justice is served. We have no option but to remain here. We will not leave the streets until all those involved in Hadi’s murder are arrested," Al Jaber warned.
As the night wore on, Shahbagh remained a vivid scene of protest, with participants braving harsh weather to uphold the legacy of Hadi and demand accountability for his killing.
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Even in the biting cold and gusty winds, followers of Inquilab Moncho remained steadfast at Shahbagh intersection on Friday night, pressing their demand for the arrest of all those responsible for the murder of their spokesperson, Sharif Osman bin Hadi.
The platform, born out of last year’s student-led uprising that led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, announced it would continue its sit-in until justice is delivered.
Addressing the crowd, Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of the Moncho, said:
"We will stay here throughout the night. Blankets are being brought to keep everyone healthy. Hadi Bhai had purchased these during his lifetime for the destitute, but never got the chance to distribute them. After the programme, we will honour him by giving them to those in need."
With a Dhaka University admission test scheduled for Saturday, Al Jaber added, "From 9am, we will ensure students can sit for exams, but the blockade will not be lifted."
The Moncho began blocking Shahbagh intersection from 2pm Friday, drawing people from all walks of life to demand justice for Hadi, who had formed the platform in August last year and emerged as a prominent voice against the ousted Awami League and India. Hadi had also been actively campaigning for the upcoming national election from the Dhaka-8 seat before his untimely death.
Protesters chanted slogans and recited poetry intermittently, including a moving recitation by Moncho member Mohammad Shahin, reflecting the fusion of political activism and cultural expression.
Earlier, the Moncho had urged citizens nationwide via Facebook to join the sit-in, emphasising that the programme would continue until the murderers of Hadi – both planners and executors – were brought to justice.
"This blockade is ongoing and will not end until justice is served. We have no option but to remain here. We will not leave the streets until all those involved in Hadi’s murder are arrested," Al Jaber warned.
As the night wore on, Shahbagh remained a vivid scene of protest, with participants braving harsh weather to uphold the legacy of Hadi and demand accountability for his killing.
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