Why did Inqilab Moncho block roads in Chattogram for Hadi's justice?
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Key Takeaways
- Inqilab Moncho blocked a major intersection in Chattogram to demand justice.
- Protesters are advocating for accountability in the murder of their spokesperson.
- The blockade has significantly disrupted traffic.
- Accusations against the interim government have been made regarding political motivations behind the murder.
- Activists have issued a deadline for the government to act.
Dhaka, Dec 28 (NationPress) Leaders and members of Inqilab Moncho obstructed the Notun Bridge intersection in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on Sunday, demanding accountability for the murder of their former spokesperson, Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, as reported by local media.
The blockade initiated around 2 p.m. (local time) significantly hampered traffic at this major city junction.
According to Mohammad Solaiman, the Officer-in-Charge at Bakalia Police Station, the blockade resulted in considerable disruption to vehicular movement, as noted by The Daily Star.
He stated, "In alignment with their earlier announcement, Inqilab Moncho activists positioned themselves on the road, effectively halting traffic flow."
While addressing the crowd, Kohinur Akhter, joint member secretary of the Chattogram city unit of UP Bangladesh, remarked, "He was shot in broad daylight, yet the authorities have failed to apprehend the assailants. We are here to advocate for justice."
On December 23, Sharif Omar Hadi, the brother of the deceased Sharif Osman Hadi, accused certain factions within the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus of orchestrating the assassination to disrupt the upcoming February 2026 elections.
During a rally held by Inqilab Moncho outside the National Museum in Dhaka, Omar Hadi criticized the interim government, asserting, "You are responsible for Osman Hadi's murder, and now you are attempting to sabotage the election by exploiting this situation."
Omar Hadi emphasized that his brother advocated for conducting the national election by February and urged Bangladeshi officials not to obstruct the electoral atmosphere, as cited by The Daily Star.
"A swift trial for the perpetrators is essential to preserve the electoral environment. The government has shown no tangible progress. If justice for Osman Hadi is delayed, you too may find yourself fleeing Bangladesh one day," he warned.
Abdullah Al Jaber, Member Secretary of Inqilab Moncho, reiterated the 30-working-day deadline given to the interim government to identify and arrest those responsible for the murder, an ultimatum first declared in a press release earlier this week.
Earlier on Monday, Inqilab Moncho threatened to initiate a movement to unseat the Yunus-led interim government if justice for Hadi's murder is not served.
During a press conference in Dhaka, Al Jaber noted that a 24-hour ultimatum announced at Hadi's funeral on December 20 elapsed without any response from the interim government's Home Advisor, Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, or other authorities.
He accused both the Home Advisor and his special assistant of neglecting the Ministry's briefing, describing this as an attempt to downplay the incident.