US Embassy Issues Security Alert Ahead Of Sharif Osman Hadi’s Funeral In Dhaka | World News

WE: The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka on Friday issued a safety advisory for American citizens, citing media reports about the arrival and funeral of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi and warnings of possible traffic disruption and unrest in the capital.

In the statement published on the US Embassy in Dhaka Providing details about the funeral arrangements, the embassy said, “The funeral prayer is expected to be performed after the Duhar prayer (around 14:00) on Saturday, December 20, at Manik Mia Boulevard (in front of the National Parliament Building).” he said.

It was reported in the media that the body of youth leader Şerif Osman Hadi will land in Dhaka at 18.05 today, Friday, December 19. The funeral prayer is expected to be performed on Manik Mia Street (in front of the National Parliament Building) after the Duhar prayer (around 14:00). pic.twitter.com/FewkzFMxlOUS Embassy Dhaka (@usembassydhaka) December 19, 2025

Linking the events to the expected disruption in the city, the warning said: “Extremely heavy traffic is expected in the region and throughout Dhaka.” The statement was included. Warning US citizens about security risks when large crowds gather, the embassy said: “US citizens should be careful and remember that gatherings intended to be peaceful can turn into conflicts and turn violent.” he said.

The statement recommended avoiding crowded areas and said, “You should avoid demonstrations and be careful near large gatherings.”

This advice comes at a time when Dhaka continues to witness protests following the death of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, a leading figure in the July Uprising that led to regime change in Bangladesh last year.

Amid the turmoil, Hadi’s family on Friday demanded that a monument be built in his honor at Dhaka’s Shahbagh junction, where he launched the movement. According to Bdnews24, Hadi’s brother-in-law, Amir Hossain Howlader, said that after the news of Hadi’s death emerged, his relatives and supporters gathered at Hadi’s house in Nalchity in Jhalakathi district, and that the family wanted his contributions to be officially recognized.

“Hadi came to prominence in Shahbagh. A monument should be erected for him there,” Howlader said.

The family also wanted Hadi’s poems to be included in school textbooks, his biography to be taught in schools and colleges, and those responsible for his murder to be identified and given exemplary punishment.

According to bdnews24, Hadi was shot at close range while he was traveling by rickshaw in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar district on December 12, when two attackers arriving on a motorcycle opened fire and fled the scene.

Hadi, who was seriously injured, was first taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and then to Evercare Hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care. On December 15, he was flown by air ambulance to Singapore for further treatment and later died from his injuries.

Protests broke out in the capital following his death, and a new wave of demonstrations broke out on Friday as activists gathered at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection to demand justice for the slain leader.

Some anti-India slogans were also shouted during the protests, and demonstrators called on the interim government to make way for a “revolutionary government”, Bdnews24 reported.

In previous incidents of unrest, protesters took out their anger at the offices of media outlets such as The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, as well as the partially destroyed residence of Bangladesh’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Amid the rising tension, Inqilab Moncho called on the public to stay away from violence, vandalism and arson. In a post on Facebook late at night on Thursday, the organization said: “Some groups aim to turn Bangladesh into an ineffective state through destruction and fire. They are trying to undermine the independence and sovereignty of our country. You must understand – 32 and 36 are not the same.”

Linking stability to the political road map, the post included the following statements: “As the February elections approach, consider who will really benefit if unrest is created in the country. Fully cooperate with the government and avoid violence to maintain stability in Bangladesh.”

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, issued its first response to the ongoing unrest on Friday, urging citizens to resist acts of mob violence.

He “strongly and unequivocally” condemned all forms of violence, intimidation, arson and destruction of property, warning that such actions threatened to derail the country’s democratic process.