Overview
- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police submitted a chargesheet naming 17 suspects in the December 12 shooting of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, who died on December 18.
- Investigators say the killing was motivated by political vengeance linked to Hadi’s public criticism of the Awami League and its student wing.
- Police state the alleged gunman, Faisal Karim Masud, was directly involved with the Chhatra League.
- Another accused, Taizul Islam Chowdhury Bappi, is alleged to have helped suspects flee and is identified as the Pallabi Thana Chhatra League president and an Awami League‑nominated ward councillor.
- Authorities report 12 arrests to date as Inqilab Moncho supporters continue protests demanding justice.