Osman Hadi's kin exposes local link to his murder: India scapegoated for Bangladesh internal plot?

Political tensions are escalating in Bangladesh following the murder of student leader Usman Sharif Hadi. His brother, Omar Sharif Hadi, has publicly accused the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, of orchestrating the killing to disrupt the upcoming February 12 elections. The accusation was made at a rally in Dhaka organised by the Inqilab Manch platform. This event unfolds against a backdrop of rising anti-India rhetoric and growing concerns over violence directed at minority communities. Meanwhile, reports and analyses from security experts point to the systematic targeting of minorities, with specific incidents including the killing of Dipu Chandra Das and the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das. While some Bangladeshi figures deny the persecution of Hindus, former diplomats and military officials warn of increasing threats from radical elements and the potential for regional instability.