LIVE Updates | Bangladesh unrest: Violence erupts after anti-Hasina leader Hadi’s death; 2 news channels, Awami League offices torched, Hindu youth burned
The victim, Dipu Chandra Das, worked at a local garment factory and lived as a tenant in the Dubalia Para locality of Bhaluka Upazila
Dec 19, 2025 02:02 PM
No place for violence in New Bangladesh: Yunus govt flays Hindu man's lynching
Dec 19, 2025 02:01 PM
People gather outside Angullia Mosque in Singapore to pay their respects to Hadi
Dec 19, 2025 01:01 PM
Shashi Tharoor voices concern over Bangladesh unrest
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment over the recent violent protests in Bangladesh, emphasising the need to maintain stable bilateral relations.
“I am very disappointed by the news coming from Bangladesh. The Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament recently issued a report urging the government to engage constructively with Bangladesh and work towards stabilising relations. This is a relationship in which we have a significant stake, after all, India played a key role in Bangladesh’s freedom in 1971. After all these years, we cannot suddenly abandon the people of Bangladesh. At the same time, the rising hostility against Indians, and those perceived to be supportive of India, is very concerning,” Tharoor said.
Dec 19, 2025 12:32 PM
Bangladesh journalist shot dead in Khulna, one injured
In a shocking incident in Khulna, Bangladesh, journalist Imdadul Haq Milon was shot dead on Thursday night, while another person sustained injuries and was admitted to a hospital.
According to Shahjahan Ahmed, Officer-in-Charge of Aranghata Police Station, the attack took place around 9.30 pm. Milon, who served as the president of the Shalua Press Club, was sitting at a tea stall in Shalua Market when four assailants on two motorcycles suddenly approached and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Bystanders immediately rushed Milon to the Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The police are investigating the incident but have yet to identify the attackers.
Dec 19, 2025 11:43 AM
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall renamed after Hadi
Amid ongoing protests on the Dhaka University campus following the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, organisers at Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall have renamed the facility ‘Shaheed Usman Hadi Hall’ and put up posters reflecting the change.
Leaders involved in the protests said the posters were installed outside the hall around midnight, declaring the renaming in honour of Hadi.
Dec 19, 2025 11:09 AM
India issues advisory amid unrest in Bangladesh
Amid the prevailing unrest in Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission on Friday morning issued an advisory urging members of the Indian community and Indian students in the country to avoid non-essential travel.
In the notice, the High Commission advised Indian nationals to remain cautious, follow local developments closely, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
Dec 19, 2025 11:08 AM
Protesters set Awami League office on fire
Violence was reported from several parts of Bangladesh following protests over the killing of Usman Hadi.
Supporters of Usman Hadi, along with leaders and activists of student organisations, took to the streets in and around Dhaka and in multiple districts across the country.
In Chattogram, demonstrations were held at several locations. A large crowd gathered outside the residence of the Indian Assistant High Commissioner, where protesters allegedly pelted stones at the diplomatic premises.
Separately, the residence of Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, former education minister in Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government, was vandalised and set ablaze.
Local media also reported vandalism and arson at the Awami League office in Rajshahi.
Dec 19, 2025 11:07 AM
Daily Star reporter trapped in fire, says ‘I can’t breathe’
Several employees were left stranded on the rooftop after vandalism and arson at the office of English daily The Daily Star. The newspaper’s reporter, Jaima Islam, in a Facebook post, wrote: “I can’t breathe anymore. There is so much smoke. I am inside. You are killing me.”
Dec 19, 2025 11:06 AM
A Hindu youth was beaten to death by a group of people in Bangladesh after being accused of insulting religion. The victim was stripped naked, hanged, and later tied to a pole, after which his body was set on fire.
The police said the incident took place on Thursday night in Bhaluka, and BBC Bangla has confirmed the occurrence.
The deceased has been identified as Dipu Chandra Das. Officials said initial information suggested that he worked at a local garment factory and lived in a rented room in the area.
Speaking to BBC Bangla, the duty officer of Bhaluka police station said, “At around 9 pm on Thursday, a group of agitated individuals detained him over allegations of insulting the Prophet and assaulted him. They later set his body on fire.”
The police reached the spot after receiving information, brought the situation under control, and recovered the body. Authorities said the body has been sent to the morgue of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination. No case has been registered in connection with the incident so far.
Dec 19, 2025 11:01 AM
Usman Hadi’s body to reach Bangladesh this evening
The mortal remains of Usman Hadi will arrive in Bangladesh on Friday evening. His relatives are scheduled to depart from Singapore with the body at 3.50 pm and are expected to land in Bangladesh around 6 pm. The information was shared by the Inqilab Platform in a Facebook post.
According to the platform, Usman Hadi’s funeral prayers will be held on Saturday after the Zuhr prayers at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka.
Dec 19, 2025 11:01 AM
Newspaper offices attacked
Violence has once again escalated in Bangladesh. Late Thursday night, protesters allegedly forced their way into the offices of the country’s leading newspapers, The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, vandalising property and setting parts of the premises on fire.
The unrest also spread to political and symbolic sites. Protesters reportedly vandalised the residence of former president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and torched offices belonging to Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party.
The fresh wave of violence erupted following the death of opposition leader Usman Hadi in Singapore. Hadi was among the prominent leaders of the 2024 student movement and had been shot in the head on December 12 while campaigning for elections. He later succumbed to his injuries during treatment abroad.
Separately, in a shocking incident linked to allegations of religious blasphemy, a Hindu youth was brutally lynched by a mob. The victim was beaten to death, stripped naked, hung from a tree and set on fire. The police identified the deceased as Dipu Chandra Das.
According to the police, the incident took place on Thursday night in Bhaluka. BBC Bangla has confirmed the episode. Videos of the incident have gone viral on social media, showing people chanting religious slogans during the attack.
Dec 19, 2025 10:58 AM
Key meet underway in Dhaka
A crucial meeting is currently underway in Dhaka, chaired by Bangladesh Army Major General Jahangir Alam, who serves as the Home Adviser to the interim government. The government has also convened talks with leaders associated with the July protest movement to review the situation and discuss the way forward.
LIVE Updates | Bangladesh unrest: A Hindu man was brutally killed by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district on Thursday night after being accused of making offensive remarks, as tensions continued to simmer across the country amid ongoing political unrest.
The victim, Dipu Chandra Das, worked at a local garment factory and lived as a tenant in the Dubalia Para locality of Bhaluka Upazila. According to local police, a group of residents confronted him in the evening, alleging that he had made disrespectful comments related to Islam.
What began as an argument soon escalated into violence. Police officials said Dipu Chandra Das was severely beaten by the mob, after which his body was tied to a tree and set ablaze. The incident occurred at around 9 pm, prompting panic in the area.
Law enforcement teams reached the spot later in the night, dispersed the crowd and brought the situation under control. The body was recovered and sent to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Officials confirmed that no formal case has been filed yet. The police said efforts are underway to locate the victim’s family members, and legal action will be initiated once a complaint is formally registered.
The killing has taken place at a time when Bangladesh is witnessing heightened unrest following the death of radical political activist and July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi had sustained gunshot injuries during clashes and later died while receiving medical treatment in Singapore, triggering protests and sporadic violence in several parts of the country.
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