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Dhaka Police Charge 17 in Hadi Killing, Call It Political Vengeance

Police filed the case a day earlier than a government adviser signaled.

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.