Violent Protests Erupt Across Bangladesh After Killing of Youth Leader Sharif Osman Hadi, Media Houses Attacked and Hasina-Era Symbols Burned

Bangladesh has been thrown into renewed instability following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, whose killing sparked violent nationwide protests. Demonstrators torched historic sites linked to Sheikh Hasina, attacked media organisations, blocked highways, and clashed with security forces, raising fears over press freedom and the country’s fragile post-Hasina political transition.