"Bangladesh's security forces have moved onto the streets of the capital, Dhaka, and other major cities after overnight violence erupted over the death of a prominent youth leader of the 2024 uprising, raising fears of further unrest ahead of February's national elections. Police and paramilitary units increased patrols across Dhaka after protests turned violent late on Thursday, targeting media offices, political buildings and cultural institutions. While streets were largely calm on Friday morning, residents said tensions remained high, particularly before Friday prayers."
"The unrest followed the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old spokesperson for Inquilab Mancha, or Platform for Revolution, who had planned to contest the upcoming election. Masked attackers shot Hadi in the head last Friday in Dhaka as he launched his campaign. He was first treated at a local hospital before being flown to Singapore for advanced care, where he died after six days on life support."
"On Thursday night, protesters vandalised the offices of Bangladesh's largest daily newspaper, Prothom Alo, and the English-language Daily Star. Firefighters later brought a blaze at The Daily Star under control, rescuing journalists trapped inside as troops secured the area. Protesters chanted slogans invoking Hadi's name, pledging to continue demonstrations and demanding swift justice."
Security forces moved onto the streets of Dhaka and other major cities after overnight violence erupted over the death of a prominent youth leader of the 2024 uprising. Police and paramilitary units increased patrols across Dhaka after protests turned violent, targeting media offices, political buildings and cultural institutions. Protesters vandalised the offices of Prothom Alo and the Daily Star, and a blaze at The Daily Star was brought under control as firefighters rescued trapped journalists while troops secured the area. The unrest followed the shooting and death of 32-year-old Sharif Osman Hadi, a spokesperson for Inquilab Mancha. Tensions remained high ahead of February's national elections.
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