In a dramatic display of civil unrest, students from Dhaka University staged a protest today outside the Home Ministry Adviser’s office, demanding justice for those involved in the recent assassination attempt on Sharif Osman Hadi. The protest, led by DUCSU Vice President Abu Sadiq Qayem, encountered repeated police obstacles as demonstrators marched through central Dhaka.
The mobilisation began around 11:45 am at DUCSU headquarters, with participants raising slogans for the seizure of illegal arms and the arrest of banned political militants. By 1:20 pm, demonstrators reached Doel Square and confronted police barricades. Demonstrators forced their way forward, breaking through each obstruction in a determined push towards the Home Ministry.
Protesters next arrived at the High Court Maidan, where they faced further police intervention at 1:23 pm. Again, the students broke through barricades, pressing on with their mission. At 1:27 pm, they reached a road near the Education Building, adjacent to the Secretariat, staging a sit-in while chanting slogans demanding swift justice.
A ten-member delegation, led by Abu Sadiq Qayem, proceeded towards the Home Ministry Adviser’s office at 1:45 pm. The protest follows an urgent call by DUCSU Literature and Cultural Secretary Musaddiq Ali Ibn Muhammad, who encouraged spontaneous participation from the student body.
The demonstration comes after last Friday’s attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, a prospective Dhaka-8 parliamentary candidate and Inquilab Forum coordinator. Hadi was transported to Singapore for advanced treatment in an air ambulance that departed Dhaka today at 1:55 pm.
Observers highlight the protest as a significant reflection of student frustration with political violence and the lack of immediate legal action. The police presence and repeated barricades underscore authorities’ concern about the potential for escalation, though students have maintained peaceful yet assertive tactics throughout their march.