BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has said the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson and Dhaka-8 independent aspirant Sharif Osman Hadi has shaken the entire nation, reports BSS.
"The murder of Osman Hadi has shaken the entire nation. The BNP will pay respects to his body," he said while speaking to the media in front of the BNP Chairperson's office in Gulshan on Friday.
At the same time, Salahuddin Ahmed claimed that a 'failed fascist force' is active both inside and outside the country as part of a conspiracy to sabotage the election and obstruct democratic activities.
"There is a deep-seated conspiracy behind the isolated attacks on the media, cultural institutions, and some individuals across the country.
Democratic progress cannot be obstructed by doing these things. The election will still be held at the right time," he said.
The BNP leader also mentioned that the people of the country have identified who wants to politically exploit Osman Hadi's murder.
Regarding the return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, Salahuddin said, "The BNP is coordinating with the government regarding Tarique Rahman's return to the country. The government is cooperating with security measures. A reception for Tarique Rahman will be held on December 25 in the 300 Feet area in the city."
Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami has urged patience, responsibility and national unity following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho and a July Movement activist, who died on Wednesday while receiving treatment in Singapore, reports UNB.
In a statement, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said the nation is mourning Hadi's death amid public anger over the failure to ensure his safety.
He said while grief and anger among students and the public are understandable, no group should exploit the situation for political gain, warning that such actions could derail the movement from its proper course.
Dr Rahman underscored the need for safeguarding media freedom, describing attacks on journalists as attacks on democracy and the rule of law, and stressed that protests must remain peaceful and lawful.
He also demanded quick identification and exemplary punishment of those responsible for Hadi's killing, urging citizens and students to act with restraint and responsibility, adding that national unity and democratic processes are the only way forward during this critical period.
