By Ajay kumar | CEO & Editor-in-chief

Dhaka, Bangladesh (UNA) :

The capital city remains in the grip of a major blockade as various student groups and political activists have effectively seized control of the Shahbagh junction, a critical transit hub. The protest, sparked by the death of activist Sharif Osman Hadi who succumbed to injuries in a Singapore hospital following a shooting incident, has paralyzed traffic across central Dhaka. Demonstrators have symbolically renamed the area "Shaheed Osman Hadi Chattar" and are demanding the immediate resignation of top administrative advisers, accusing them of failing to protect democratic voices. Security forces have been heavily deployed to maintain order as the crowd continues to chant for justice and political accountability.

The investigation into the killing has become a point of significant friction, with local law enforcement reporting several arrests and the recovery of evidence suggesting a deep-seated conspiracy. Authorities have indicated that primary suspects may have fled across the border, a claim that has led to regional diplomatic denials and intensified the anger of the protesters who view it as a failure of the state’s intelligence network. International human rights observers and diplomatic missions are closely monitoring the situation, urging restraint as the movement threatens to expand into a nationwide non-cooperation campaign. The focus remains on whether the interim administration can provide a credible judicial timeline to appease the grieving community before the upcoming electoral cycle.