Remains of Osman Hadi to Reach Dhaka Friday Evening

Saturday Declared National Day of Mourning

Remains of Osman Hadi to Reach Dhaka Friday Evening

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Publish : 19 Dec 2025, 02:12 PM

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The remains of Sharif Osman Hadi will be brought back to Dhaka from Singapore on Friday evening.

Inqilab Moncho confirmed via Facebook page that a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying Osman Hadi’s body is scheduled to depart at 3:50 pm (Singapore Time) and is expected to arrive in Dhaka at around 6:05 pm (Bangladesh Time).

Following the repatriation of his remains to Bangladesh, a Namaz-e-Janaza will take place on Saturday after Zohr prayers at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital, said the statement.

On December 12, Hadi was shot while traveling in a battery-run auto-rickshaw on Box Culvert Road, within the jurisdiction of the Paltan Police Station.

After battling for his life for six days, he breathed his last on Thursday night while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Singapore after fighting for his life for six days.

State Will Mourn on Saturday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday declared a one-day state mourning on Saturday for the untimely death of martyr Sharif Osman Hadi, saying, on the day, the national flag will be hoisted at half-mast in all government, semi-government, autonomous offices, educational institutions, government and private buildings and Bangladesh missions abroad.

"Today, I came before you with a very heartbreaking news. Sharif Osman Hadi, the fearless frontline fighter of the July Uprising and spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha, is no more among us. Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan informed me of the matter over phone a few minutes ago.

May the Almighty Allah accept this immortal soldier of the struggle against fascism and hegemony as a martyr. We all pray this together.

I pray for the eternal peace of his departed soul and convey my deepest sympathy to his bereaved wife, family members, relatives and colleagues," he said.

State-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV) and BTV News simultaneously broadcast the speech at 11:30 pm.

The Chief Adviser also said that the government will take responsibility for the wife and only child of martyr Osman Hadi.

He also expressed special gratitude to the Singaporean government, especially to Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who is also a doctor, saying, they have shown great sincerity and professionalism in Hadi's treatment.

“He (Balakrishnan) personally cared for Hadi and gave me updates about his (Hadi’s) treatment,” he added.

Reiterating that all the criminals involved in this brutal murder will be brought to justice quickly and the maximum punishment will be ensured against them, Prof Yunus said, “No leniency will be shown in this regard”.

Noting that Osman Hadi, a young leader imbued with revolutionary blood, was a unique symbol of protest, the Chief Adviser said through his actions, he left behind a unique example of not only protest but also patriotism, patience and determination.

"I sincerely urge all citizens of the country to maintain patience and restraint. Let law enforcement agencies and other relevant organisations have the opportunity to carry out investigations with professionalism," he said, adding, the state is fully committed to establishing the rule of law.

"I want to clearly say again that Osman Hadi was an enemy of the defeated forces- the fascist terrorists," Prof Yunus said, adding, the attempt to intimidate the revolutionaries by silencing his voice will be completely thwarted.

"No one can stop the democratic progress of this country through threat, terrorist activities or bloodshed," he categorically said.

US Embassy Dhaka Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Death of Sharif Osman Hadi

Stating that the country has reached the final stage of democratic transition, the Chief Adviser said Shaheed Hadi was an integral part of this process.

His sincere desire was to play an active role in the next phase of building a new Bangladesh by contesting the upcoming elections, Prof Yunus also said, adding, but it is a matter of great sadness that his wish remained unfulfilled.

Now the responsibility of realising his dream lies on the shoulders of the entire nation, he said, adding, "In the coming days, we all have to move forward with patience, restraint, courage and foresight so that the fascist terrorist evil forces, the enemies of elections and democracy, can be finally defeated".

"In this moment of mourning, let us turn the ideals and sacrifices of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi into strength. Let us be patient, not listen to propaganda and rumours, and refrain from any rash decisions," Prof Yunus made the call to the nation.

Instead of falling into the trap of those who want to destabilise the country, he urged the countrymen to remain united and move forward with steadfast steps towards establishing democracy, justice, and the rights of the people.

"This will be our true tribute to Shaheed Hadi," the Chief Adviser said.

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