Why the death of prominent student activist Sharif Osman Hadi sparked protests in Dhaka | DW News

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Why the death of prominent student activist Sharif Osman Hadi sparked protests in Dhaka | DW News

Protesters in Dhaka stormed the offices of two leading newspapers Thursday night. The violence was triggered by the death of student activist Sharif Osman Hadi who was shot last week. Authorities say the suspected gunman has probably fled to India. There are now fears this unrest could feed even more, running up to national elections next February.

Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Who is Sharif Osman Hadi and why has his death sparked protests
3:00 Sara Hossain, lawyer specialized in human rights at Bangladesh’ Supreme Court, on Hadi’s political beliefs

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Date: December 19, 2025