NewsFeedViolent protests have erupted in Bangladesh, after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Protesters burnt down buildings and vandalised offices, including the HQ of the largest daily newspaper. Hadi was standing as a candidate in elections scheduled for early next year.Published On 19 Dec 2025
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FRI · 2025-12-19 · 06:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1219-3391
NSR-2025-1219-3391News Report·EN·Conflict
Protesters burn buildings in Bangladesh after youth leader killed
Violent protests have broken out in Bangladesh on December 19, 2025, following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi, who was a candidate in upcoming elections, was killed, sparking outrage among his supporters.
Al JazeeraFiled 2025-12-19 · 06:24 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Violent protests have broken out in Bangladesh on December 19, 2025, following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi, who was a candidate in upcoming elections, was killed, sparking outrage among his supporters. Protesters have responded by burning buildings and vandalizing offices. Among the targets was the headquarters of the country's largest daily newspaper. The protests are a direct response to Hadi's death and are occurring in the lead-up to elections scheduled for early next year.
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Hadi was standing as a candidate in elections scheduled for early next year.
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The HQ of the largest daily newspaper was vandalised.
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Protesters burnt down buildings and vandalised offices.
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Youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi was killed.
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Violent protests have erupted in Bangladesh.
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