Student leader Sharif Osman Hadi was killed due to “political vengeance” at the behest of the Awami League, Bangladesh police said on Tuesday, as they pressed formal charges against 17 people in connection with the murder. “Through public rallies and social media, Hadi had strongly criticised the past activities of the now-banned Awami League and Chhatra League. ADVERTISEMENTThe Chhatra League is the student wing of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party. The chargesheet was filed against 17 people, including prime suspect Faisal Karim Masud, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported, quoting Islam. Islam said the alleged shooter, Masud, was directly involved with the Chhatra League.

Source: The Telegraph January 06, 2026 14:39 UTC