Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has sought the cooperation of the UN human rights office for a fair and transparent investigation into the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a media report said on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENTThe interim government has approached the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to ensure a proper investigation into Hadi’s killing, state-run BSS reported. Bangladesh has formally requested technical and institutional assistance from the UN human rights office for the investigation into the killing, it added. However, Hadi's party rejected the police chargesheet and accused the state machinery of being involved in the killing. Hadi's killing triggered fresh political unrest in Bangladesh and strained ties with India, after some groups alleged an Indian link to the crime.

Source: The Telegraph February 08, 2026 16:06 UTC