Darwin, 21 December: The funeral prayers of prominent Bangladeshi political activist and July Movement youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi were held today at the South…

Darwin, 20 December: A Hindu garment worker was beaten and burned to death by a gang in Bhaluka, Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, on charges of insulting…

Darwin, 20 December: After setting fire to the buildings of two leading media and cultural organizations over the death of an activist, extremists have now…

Darwin, 19 December: Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in mob violence and unrest following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader of…

Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho, has passed away in Singapore after a six-day battle following a shooting in Dhaka. Protests planned for Shahbagh.

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan condemned recent assassination attempts against opponents as “cowardly,” revealing that the government needs to strengthen security as opponents are carrying out organized attacks from “behind.” She pledged that the interim government is working to reassure the public and resist forces attempting to disrupt the spontaneous and peaceful February election.

On Victory Day, NCP Convener Nahid Islam paid tribute at the National Memorial, asserting that the July Revolution of 2024 is the successor to the historical struggles of 1947 and 1971. He alleged that Bangladesh was “repeatedly deceived” over 54 years, failing to establish equality and social justice, instead seeing fascism entrenched. The NCP aims to lead the country forward through comprehensive reforms.

Indian political leaders sent sharply contrasting messages on Victory Day, with PM Narendra Modi omitting Bangladesh entirely while EAM S. Jaishankar offered formal greetings. The omission underscores the diplomatic cooling between Dhaka and Delhi, heavily influenced by the interim government’s demands for the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from India.

Anonymous artist HOBEKI? released a new, highly symbolic Subodh graffiti on the walls of Agargaon, the birthplace of the series, to mark Victory Day. The mural features the character as a tender guardian, giving his military helmet to a girl holding the flag. The re-emergence is seen as igniting an “unfinished conversation” about the true meaning and protection of Bangladesh’s freedom.

The BNP has launched a national reel-making competition, “Bangladesh in My Thoughts,” as a high-profile preparation for the return of Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. The initiative is designed to gather political ideas and “share visions” for the country’s future through themes like employment and education, aiming to harness the youth’s expectations ahead of future political activities.