Photo : BSSBAGERHAT, Dec 19, 2025 (BSS) - A protest march was held here in the district today demanding the immediate arrest and trial of those responsible for the killing of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The protest was attended by Central Organizing Secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Mainul Islam, DUCSU executive member Belal Hossain Apu, Bagerhat district convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement S. M. Saddam, Bagerhat district president of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir Hafez Morshed Alam, Bagerhat district Chhatra Dal leader Al Mamun, along with leaders and activists from various political and social organizations. During the march, participants chanted slogans such as "We will all be Hadis" and "Who are you and who am I -- Hadi Hadi." At a brief rally following the procession, speakers said Sharif Osman Hadi was killed for speaking out against Indian hegemony and aggression. Earlier in the day, following Friday prayers, a special prayer was held at the historic Shatgombuj Mosque in Bagerhat-along with similar prayers across the country-seeking forgiveness for the departed soul of Sharif Osman Hadi.

The US Senate has approved Brent T Christensen as the next United States ambassador to Bangladesh. He will become the 18th US ambassador in Dhaka. Christensen confirmed the Senate’s approval himself. He has prior experience at the US Embassy in Dhaka, having served from 2019 to 2021 as political and economic counselor. The previous US ambassador in Dhaka was Peter Haas, who served as the 17th ambassador from March 2022 to April 2024.

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The interim government has declared state mourning on Saturday over Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi’s death, who was shot in the head by assailants. In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus said the state will bear all responsibilities for the wife and child of Hadi, who died in Singaporeon Thursday night. He urged citizens not to take “rash decisions”, and requested them to show restraint in their actions.

A notice published on the commission’s website on Thursday said applications must be submitted by Jan 17. This time, the EC has registered 81 observation organisations ahead of the elections. Domestic observation organisations have been asked to apply by Dec 21. The EC notice said anyone with questions or seeking further information should contact the public relations director of the Secretariat. Akhtar said on Wednesday the European Union (EU) will send “175 to 200” observers to the elections.

The family of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman Hadi has given its permission for doctors in Singapore to proceed with a surgery as he remains in “life or death” condition. Inqilab Moncho said in a post on Thursday that Hadi stands at the crossroads of life and death. Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan is regularly in touch with the chief advisor and is making inquiries about Hadi, it said. Hadi has been undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital since Monday. He was first treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, underwent emergency surgery, and was later admitted to Evercare Hospital.

The family of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman Hadi has given its permission for doctors in Singapore to proceed with a surgery as he remains in “life or death” condition. Inqilab Moncho said in a post on Thursday that Hadi stands at the crossroads of life and death. Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan is regularly in touch with the chief advisor and is making inquiries about Hadi, it said. Hadi has been undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital since Monday. He was first treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, underwent emergency surgery, and was later admitted to Evercare Hospital.

Those concerned worry that the export sector in the country will face losses due to the undeclared strike. The “Bangladesh Inland Container Depot Association” (BICDA) said that they did not call for a strike, but the depot owners said there would be no container handling. There are 19 private container depots under BICDA in Chattogram engaged in operational activities. Former BGMEA vice president SM Abu Tayeb said, “This decision will harm the readymade garment sector the most. “Different important consignments of the readymade garment sector are stuck.

Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has called some businessmen in the power sector and some officials of the ministry the “only obstacle” in the transition to renewable energy. The adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources said, “We have no choice but to rely on fossil fuels. If there were another way, we would not have imported LNG.” He said, “The only obstacle to moving from fossil fuel dependence to renewable energy is some businessmen in the power sector and some officials in the ministry. “Fossil fuel businessmen and power sector employees have been involved in this." He said, “People in this sector negotiate and make transactions as if the old system is still in place.

The UNESCO has recognised the Tangail saree weaving industry as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The decision was made unanimously at the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the UNESCO 2003 Convention in Delhi, India, on Tuesday. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this is Bangladesh's sixth individual registration under this convention. This is the second registration in the four years since being elected to the board for the first time, it added.

An order on whether to frame charges against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and a group of former serving Army officers in the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) “abduction and torture” crimes against humanity case will be delivered on Dec 14. The date was set on Tuesday by the three-member International Crimes Tribunal-1, led by Justice Golam Mortuza Mozumder, after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the defence. Prosecutors have petitioned the tribunal to frame charges on five counts. Defence lawyers, meanwhile, sought discharge for all suspects, including the three arrested Army officers. Of the 13 suspects, three Army officers are in custody.

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed believes corruption will never be eradicated unless corrupt individuals are socially rejected. Information about corruption must come from all members of society. According to the advisor, if politicians have goodwill, society will not decay and corruption will decline. Now, the reality is the opposite—money goes from Bangladesh to America and other countries, and later somehow returns to the country. He urged the government to send officials with the rank of first secretary to those countries to bring this money back.

He did not expand on the origins of the bad loan crisis, reports bdnews24.com. Bad loans stood at Tk 2,11,391 crore in June last year. BB officials said distressed assets, a term that covers bad loans, written off loans, rescheduled loans, and loans locked in money loan court, could cross Tk 10,00,000 crore. According to them, the sharp rise in bad loans points to widespread irregularities, scams, and weak oversight throughout the 16-year Awami League regime. In 1999, bad loans in the banking sector stood at a record 41.1 percent, the highest on record.

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) activists have alleged attacks while travelling to an election rally in Ramgati Upazila, Lakshmipur. These attacks took place in several places, including Ramdayal, Azadnagar, and Ramgati Bazar in the Upazila on Monday. Leaders and activists had set out from various places in the Upazila in vehicles since noon to attend the rally, during which the incidents of attack and vandalism occurred. Lokman Hossain Bablu, general secretary of the Upazila JSD, alleged supporters of BNP nomination hopeful ABM Ashraf Uddin Nizan carried out the attack. However, Ramgati Upazila BNP President Jamal Uddin denied the allegations.

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia's UK evacuation faces fresh delay as air ambulance withdraws Dhaka landing requestThe operator, Germany-based FAI Aviation Group, on Monday requested that the slot be withdrawn, news portal bdnews24.com reported, quoting a senior airport official.