Bangladesh’s ‘Inqilab Moncho’ platform has given the Muhammad Yunus government an ultimatum regarding the murder of its founder Sharif Osman Hadi. Along with demanding the arrest of Hadi’s killers, they have now demanded the cancellation of work permits for Indians living in Bangladesh. Hadi’s supporters have given the interim government of Bangladesh a 24-day deadline to fulfil a total of four demands.

The Inqilab Moncho started a ‘total blockade’ programme at Shahbagh Square in Dhaka around 9:45 PM (Bangladesh time) on Sunday night. The platform raised a total of four demands, two of which are related to India. The first demand states that Sharif Osman Hadi’s killers and everyone directly or indirectly involved in the murder must be punished. Secondly, the work permits of all Indians working in Bangladesh must be cancelled. The organisation claims that this step is necessary to maintain the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh.

Thirdly, if India does not extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and return the Awami League leaders, a case must be filed against India in the international court. Fourthly, those in Bangladesh’s intelligence agencies and law enforcement who are confusing the public with contradictory statements must be dismissed from their jobs and face legal hearing. The Inqilab Moncho has warned that these demands must be met within the next 24 days. Otherwise, the organisation has warned of a large-scale movement.

Situation in Bangladesh after Osman Hadi’s murder

On the night of December 18, Osman Hadi, the spokesperson of the Inqilab platform, was shot dead. Bangladesh became turbulent afterward, and persecution of Hindus resumed. In retaliation for Hadi’s murder, two Hindu youths, Dipu Das and Amrito Mandal, were killed. However, the chief advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, declared Hadi a ‘martyr’ and assured his family of support. Yet, Yunus or any of his colleagues did not utter a word about Dipu’s murder.

Meanwhile, to cover up their failure, Bangladesh police claimed that Hadi’s killers had fled to India through the Meghalaya border. However, the BSF and Meghalaya police have explicitly rejected this claim. Amidst this turmoil, the Inqilab platform issued an ultimatum to the Bangladeshi government regarding the Hadi murder.

Indian authorities deny claims of Bangladeshi fugitives entering Meghalaya

Indian security forces and state police have officially denied claims made by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) regarding the alleged escape of prime suspects in the Osman Hadi murder case into Indian territory. The discrepancy between the two nations’ reports surfaced after Bangladeshi officials suggested that the perpetrators had crossed the border into Meghalaya to evade arrest.

On Sunday morning, during a press briefing at the DMP Media Center, Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operations) Israil Mohammed Nazrul Islam stated that the primary accused in the killing of Inqilab Moncho convener Osman Hadi, identified as Faisal Karim (alias Daud) and Alamgir Sheikh had fled through the Haluaghat border in Mymensingh. The Bangladeshi official further claimed that two accomplices, Purti and Sami, who allegedly facilitated the illegal crossing, had already been apprehended by the Meghalaya Police.

In a direct contradiction to the DMP’s statement, high-ranking officials from the Meghalaya Police clarified to the media that no such operation or arrests have taken place.

“There have been no formal or informal discussions with the Bangladesh Police regarding this matter,” a senior officer stated. “We have received no names of suspects, nor have we taken anyone into custody in connection with this case.” The police further noted that they could not identify any individuals by the names provided by the Dhaka authorities.

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