Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: ‘No Law and Order’ Muhammad Yunus Accused of Backing Rampaging Mobs
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates:Â Bangladesh saw fresh unrest early Friday after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, with protests breaking out across several areas. Demonstrations quickly turned violent, leading to clashes on the streets and attacks on media offices, pushing the country into a tense situation.
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Bangladesh is witnessing this protest just before the 2-month general elections, which are scheduled for February 2026.
What is Happening in Bangladesh
After Hadi’s death, Bangladesh’s chief advisor Muhammad Yunnus promised that those responsible would be punished. He announced a one-day state mourning for the Inquilab Mancha spokesperson.
Bangladesh Hindu Population
As of the 2022 Bangladesh national census, there were about 13.1 million Hindus in Bangladesh, which makes roughly 7.95% of the country’s total population of around 165 million. Hindus are the second-largest religious group in Bangladesh after Muslims.
What is the Reason for the Bangladesh Violence
This current violence in Bangladesh is happening due to a mix of political, social, and diplomatic reasons, where the Killing of Sharif Osman Hadi being the main.
Who was Dipu Chandra Das?
Dipu Chandra Das was a Bangladeshi Hindu member whose killing drew attention during the recent unrest in the country. His death became a symbol of the security fears of minorities in Bangladesh during the ongoing crisis.
Who was Sharif Osman Hadi?
Sharif Osman Hadi was a Bangladeshi youth leader who became prominent during the 2024 student-led uprising. He was shot while campaigning for national elections, sparking widespread unrest across Bangladesh.
Where is Sharif Osman Hadi now?
Sharif Osman Hadi died from injuries sustained in a shooting. He is no longer alive and was being treated in a hospital in Singapore before his death.
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23:15 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Minority group condemns brutal killing of Hindu youth in Mymensingh
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the country’s largest minority organization, on Friday condemned the murder of 22-year-old Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh.
According to the group and ANI, Das, a garment worker, was beaten to death by a group of miscreants around 9 pm on December 18 over alleged blasphemy. His body was then hung from a tree and set on fire, an act the council said threatens communal harmony in the region.
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22:28 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Prothom Alo editor Sajjad Sharif calls vandalism an attack on press freedom
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Executive Editor of Bangladesh’s Prothom Alo, Sajjad Sharif, on Friday described the vandalisation and arson at the newspaper’s office as a direct attack on freedom of speech and media freedom. The media house was targeted by protesters amid heightened unrest in the country.
Sharif said miscreants exploited public anger following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s uprising, to attack newspaper offices. He said journalists were forced to flee in fear, leaving the daily unable to publish its print edition and taking its online platform offline since Thursday night. Calling it the darkest night for newspapers, Sharif said this was the first time in Prothom Alo’s 27-year history that it failed to publish, and urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
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22:08 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Shashi Tharoor Flags Safety Concerns after Anti-India Protests Near Indian Missions
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday expressed concern over “anti-India” marches targeting the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh and protests near Assistant High Commissions across the country. He stressed that it is the host government’s responsibility to ensure the safety and security of Indian diplomatic facilities.
Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said Indian authorities at the High Commission in Dhaka would reach out to the Bangladeshi government to urge steps to calm the situation. He underlined that protests affecting Indian missions were unacceptable and said both countries have a shared interest in protecting diplomatic facilities and maintaining stable bilateral relations. (ANI)
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21:14 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: China Hopes for Safe, Stable Elections as Bangladesh Heads to Polls in 2026
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: China on Friday said it wants Bangladesh to witness safe, stable and smooth elections amid the ongoing unrest ahead of the general polls. Noting that Dhaka has announced parliamentary elections on February 12, 2026, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing believes all sections of Bangladeshi society will responsibly push political processes forward while maintaining national unity and stability. (PTI)
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21:05 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Osman Hadi to Be Buried Beside Kazi Nazrul Islam, Family Seeks Shahbagh Memorial
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Osman Hadi will be burried next to Bangladesh’s national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, marking a rare honour for the late political figure. His family has demanded the construction of a memorial at Shahbagh, the site where Hadi launched the movement that triggered Bangladesh’s 2024 regime change.
They said the location holds deep historical significance for the nation. The demand reflects growing calls to formally recognise Hadi’s role in reshaping Bangladesh’s political landscape. The family believes a Shahbagh memorial would preserve his legacy for future generations.
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17:18 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Indian Diplomats in Dhaka 'Safe' Amid Rising Tension Outside Indian Mission
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Indian officials and diplomats in Dhaka are safe despite tense conditions outside the Indian mission and other posts. The situation around the mission remains volatile, they said, adding that security is being closely monitored.Â
Authorities are assessing the situation on the ground amid ongoing unrest.Â
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14:25 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: "We were lucky...": Journalist Recounts Narrow Escape During Daily Star Attack
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: A journalist trapped on the rooftop of The Daily Star shared a horrowing account of the attack with BD News27.
Staff were warned that a mob, after vandalising Prothom Alo, was heading toward their building.
"We were lucky- we narrowly escaped a major disaster today. I don't know where this country is headed," the journalist said. By the time staff tried to evacuate, the mob had reached the ground floor, vandalising the office and setting parts of it on fire.
Amid thick smoke, several journalists abandoned efforts to reach lower floors and sought safety on the 10th-floor rooftop, the report added.
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14:22 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Prothom Alo and Daily Star Suspend Operation After Office Attacks
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: In the wake of last night's vandalism and arson at their offices, Bangladesh's leading newspaper, Prothom Alo, and The Daily Star have temporarily halted both print and online operations.
In a "To the Reader" note on Friday morning, Prothom Alo stated that extensive damage from the attack made normal operations impossible, preventing the publication of its printed edition.
The Daily Star issued a similar notice, confirming that its publications are temporarily disrupted following the overnight attacks, BBC Bangla reported.
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14:14 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: High Security at Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Authorities in India have tightened security at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi following escalating unrest in Bangladesh.
The increased security comes in response to growing protests outside Indian diplomatic missions in the neighbouring country, prompting precautionary measures around the Bangladeshi mission in the capital.
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14:06 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman;s Residence Vandalised
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Violence in Dhaka escalated as protesters attacked number 32 Dhanmondi, the home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding leader and father of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The historic residence, already partially demolished, was further damaged, with footage shared by ANI showing the remaining structure being torn down.
Protesters also set fire to a poster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, underlining the intensity of the unrest in the area, Ani reported.
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14:04 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: India Close Visa Centre in bangladesh
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: India has shut down two visa application centres in Bangladesh after protesters attempted to march towards its mission.
The Indian Visa Application Centres in Khulana and Rajshahi were closed due to security concerns, with authorities stopping the rallies according to PTI.
Protesters accused India of providing refuge to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and demanded her immediate extradition.
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13:51 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Police Launch Manhunt, Announce Reward for Hadi's Killers
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Bangladesh police have initiated a manhunt for the gunmen responsible for the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, releasing images of two main suspects and announcing a reward of five million taka for information leading to their capture
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13:48 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: The Daily Star Office Atacked | Wath
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: In Dhaka, the Daily newspaper building came under attack as public anger surged following the death of Hadi.
Protesters set fire to the Daily Star office.
VIDEO | Dhaka, Bangladesh: Daily Star newspaper building was attacked in Dhaka following death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the July Uprising and a spokesperson of the Inqilab Manch who was shot last week. Protests erupted in Dhaka as soon as the news of his death… pic.twitter.com/wJSfbc0E01
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13:47 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Who Was Sharif Osman Hadi?
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Sharif Osman Hadi was a 32-year-old youth leader and political organiser. He became popular during the July-August 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s long rule. He worked closely with student groups and young activists.
Hasi was a leading face of Inquilab Mancha, a radical political and cultural platform. The group gained strength during the mass protests and later became a major political force. It claimed to protect “July warriors,” those who took part in the uprising.
Hadi strongly opposed the old political system, and he often spoke against India and the Awami League. Many supporters saw him as a symbol of resistance and change.
After Sheikh Hasina fled to India, Inquilab Mancha expanded its influence. The group demanded the complete removal of the Awami League from politics. It accused the party of authoritarian rule and human rights abuses.
Earlier this year, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus officially disbanded the Awami League. The party was barred from contesting future elections.
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13:45 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Media Offices set to Fire
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Protesters in Bangladesh have attacked and set fire to the offices of major newspapers, including Daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Star.
The violence erupted following widespread anger over the death of Hadi, who was the spokesperson for the political group Inquilab Mancha.
Hadi passed away in Singapore on Thursday.
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13:12 (IST) 19 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Bangladesh Unrest Erupt after Hadi's Killing
Bangladesh Violence Live Updates: Bangladesh has been rocked by unrest after the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. He died in Singapore on Thursday after being shot in an assassination attempt on December 12,
Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has appealed for peace while promising that those responsible for the killing will be held accountable.