“Osman Hadi will live in our hearts,” says Yunus, vows to follow his vision

Yunus Pays Tribute to Osman Hadi, Vows to Uphold His Ideals.

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Saturday attended the funeral of radical leader Osman Hadi, paying tribute to him and pledging to follow the principles he championed.

Addressing thousands of mourners, Yunus said Hadi would continue to live in the hearts of the people. “Dear Osman Hadi, we have not come here to say goodbye. You live within our hearts. As long as Bangladesh exists, you will remain an inseparable part of this nation,” he said.

Yunus praised Hadi’s political approach, highlighting his ability to connect with people humbly, express views without causing distress, and run campaigns with dignity. He added that the leadership would honor Hadi’s vision, keeping its head high on the world stage.

24-Hour Ultimatum to Yunus

Meanwhile, Abdullah Al Jaber, a colleague of Hadi from Inquilab Mancha, issued an ultimatum to the Yunus government. He demanded that authorities publicly announce, within 24 hours, the measures taken to arrest those responsible for Hadi’s killing.

Protests in Siliguri Over Minority Safety

Separately, in Siliguri, the Bangiya Hindu Manch held a torchlight procession and burned an effigy of Yunus, protesting what they described as ongoing atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh.

Addressing the gathering, Manch president Bikramaditya Mondal accused the Bangladeshi administration of failing to ensure safety for minority citizens. He cited recent incidents, including the killing of a Hindu man based on his religion, and alleged coordinated attacks involving physical assault, sexual violence, temple desecration, and property arson.

Mondal also claimed Bangladesh was increasingly influenced by Pakistan and China, alleging extremist groups backed by Pakistan were fuelling the violence. He called on global human rights bodies to intervene immediately to halt what he described as systematic persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh.