Bangladesh on Brink: Anti-India Leader's Killing Sparks Mass Movement Threats Against Yunus Govt
The warning came after a 24-hour ultimatum issued during Osman Hadi’s namaz-e-janaza on Sunday expired without any visible arrests. | World News
A 24-hour ultimatum issued by Inquilab Mancha, a vocal opposition platform in Bangladesh, has expired without visible action from authorities following the murder of its founder, Sharif Osman Hadi. The group, which claims to have over a million supporters, has threatened to topple the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus if justice is not delivered in Hadi's murder case.
As the deadline passed, Inquilab Mancha's member secretary, Abdullah Al Jaber, announced a protest procession in Dhaka, where the platform will decide whether to continue backing the Yunus administration or launch a mass movement to overthrow it. Jaber accused the home adviser and concerned authorities of neglecting their duties and avoiding responsibility in the case.
The pressure campaign comes amid protests by minority groups, who accuse the interim government of failing to prevent violence and killings. The lynching of a Hindu garment factory worker has sparked nationwide outrage, with authorities arresting 12 suspects in connection with the incident.
Inquilab Mancha's warning follows the ultimatum issued last week, in which the platform demanded the identification and arrest of alleged Awami League associates involved in Hadi's murder. The group also called for the formation of a Speedy Trial Tribunal to hear the case and suggested seeking assistance from international agencies to ensure transparency.
The escalation has raised questions over whether Inquilab Mancha, once a key backer of the Yunus regime, is now turning against the administration it helped install. The situation in Bangladesh remains tense, with the fate of the Yunus government hanging in the balance.