$ in_memoriam --since 1993 --status pending
JUSTICEFOR HADI
Sharif Osman Bin Hadi•30 June 1993 — 18 December 2025
- BIRTH
- 30 June 1993 · Nalchity, Jhalokathi, Bangladesh
- ROLE
- Co-founder & Spokesperson, Inqilab Moncho
- MOVEMENT
- July Revolution, 2024
- SHOT
- 12 December 2025 · Dhaka
- DIED
- 18 December 2025 · Singapore General Hospital
- BURIAL
- Dhaka University Central Mosque grounds, beside Kazi Nazrul Islam
- STATUS
- [ JUSTICE PENDING ]
Timeline
Student, teacher, writer
Studied Political Science at the University of Dhaka from the 2010–2011 session, later taught Business Studies at the University of Scholars in Dhaka while writing and organising locally in Rampura.
The July Uprising
Student-led protests against the job quota system grew into a nationwide uprising. Hadi emerged as one of its prominent young organisers during a crackdown that left nearly 1,400 people dead.
Co-founding Inqilab Moncho
Hadi co-founded and became spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, a youth platform campaigning for accountability for the July martyrs and a justice-based, sovereign state.
A leading, outspoken voice
Hadi became a fixture of Bangladesh's youth-led political discourse — organising sit-ins, demanding investigations into past killings, and frequently using public platforms to press the interim government on reform.
Shot in Dhaka
Hadi was shot after leaving a mosque in Dhaka. He had reportedly received prior death threats. He was treated locally before being airlifted to Singapore General Hospital.
Died from his injuries
Hadi succumbed to his injuries in Singapore, six days after the shooting. His death triggered immediate, nationwide grief and unrest across Bangladesh.
A nation in mourning
A state funeral was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, drawing immense crowds. He was buried at the Dhaka University Central Mosque grounds, beside the mausoleum of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The interim government declared a day of national mourning.
The pursuit of justice
Investigations continue. Accounts of who is responsible remain contested, and arrests have been reported — this page will not speculate beyond what is independently confirmed. What is certain: the demand for a transparent, credible investigation has not faded.
In his words
"The person can die. The idea cannot die."— Sharif Osman Bin Hadi
"If I fall, my companions will fight. If they fall, others will fight."— Sharif Osman Bin Hadi
Art from the streets
Tribute artwork shared widely online in the days after his death — one of countless pieces made by people who never met him, made anyway. Full credit below.
Sources & references
Art & design credits
| Work | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait line-art (hero) | Kamrul Graphic | Credit as signed on the artwork itself. No further verified public profile found — if you are the artist or know them, please open an issue or PR so we can link to you properly. |
| "WE ARE OSMAN HADI" tribute illustration | Artist unknown to us | Widely shared tribute art; original source unclear. Same offer applies — tell us who made it. |
| Page design & build | Lorapok Labs | github.com/Maijied |
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