Sharif Osman Hadi on Life Support After Shooting Attack

In Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area, Sharif Osman Hadi, a potential independent candidate for Dhaka-8 and spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha, has been placed on life support following a gunshot attack. This information was confirmed by the office of the Director of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

On Friday afternoon, shortly after 4:00 pm, a phone call was made to Brigadier General Md. Asaduzzaman, Director of Dhaka Medical College, to inquire about Hadi’s condition. The director’s office reported that Hadi’s condition is critical and life-threatening. He is currently on life support, and the bullet remains lodged inside his head.

Hadi was shot around midday in the Box Culvert area of Bijoynagar. Severely injured, he was immediately transported to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for emergency treatment.

Muhammad Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, told the newspaper that the attack occurred at approximately 2:25 pm when assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on Hadi.

At the time of the shooting, Md. Rafi was seated in a rickshaw behind Hadi. Rafi described the harrowing incident, stating, “After Jumma prayers, we were heading towards the High Court in the rickshaw. As we reached Bijoynagar, two individuals on a motorcycle approached and fired at Hadi bhai, then fled the scene. I was in the rickshaw directly behind him.”

The incident has sparked deep concern from Professor Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, who expressed his alarm over Hadi’s severe injuries.

The chief adviser has also issued strict directives to law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough and rapid investigation into the attack. All individuals involved are to be identified and brought to justice promptly under the law.

The attack on Sharif Osman Hadi has sent shockwaves through the local political community and the general public, highlighting the ongoing security risks faced by political figures in the capital. Authorities have assured that all measures are being taken to investigate the incident fully and ensure the protection of other candidates during the electoral process.

Dhaka Medical College officials continue to monitor Hadi’s condition closely, and updates from the hospital are expected as medical teams work to stabilise him. The situation remains critical, with his family and supporters anxiously awaiting news of his recovery.