Arrest the killers or face indefinite blockade

Moncho has warned of an indefinite blockade at Shahbagh intersection if the government fails to arrest those behind the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi by this evening.

The ultimatum was announced after Hadi's funeral yesterday, when thousands of activists and members of socio‑cultural and political groups gathered at Shahbagh around 3:30pm.

Demonstrators blocked the area for nearly two hours, chanting slogans demanding justice for Hadi's killing.

At 5:15pm, Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of Inqilab Moncho, declared the ultimatum. He called for the resignation of the Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and Special Assistant to the

Chowdhury within 24 hours if they fail to clarify government action on the case.

Jaber outlined two demands: the arrest of all individuals involved in Hadi's murder, and the detention of alleged civil‑military intelligence associates linked to the Awami League. He said the killing was the work of a syndicate and urged authorities to act immediately.

He claimed Hadi was not killed by one person. "There is an entire syndicate behind this. We do not view any political party with suspicion, but no political parties are beyond suspicion. The struggle of Hadi is not only problematic for only Awami League, but several other political parties have problems with it."

He warned against defending the perpetrators and said those supporting them publicly must also face justice.

Jaber further alleged that conspiracies were underway to disrupt upcoming elections and ensure the Awami League's return to power.

He described Hadi as "the people's voice" and "a symbol of Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty."

He urged supporters to remain calm and avoid vandalism.

Earlier in the day, Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho, was laid to rest beside national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque.

A prayer was offered at the graveside.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan, Pro-VC Prof Mamun Ahmed, Daily Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman, Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) Vice-President Abu Shadik Kayem, Inqilab Moncho leader Abdullah Al Jaber, National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhter Hossen and Chief Coordinator (South) Hasnat Abdullah, among others, were present at that time.