Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has paid tribute at the grave of the late Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi, former spokesperson of the Inqilab Manch. On Sunday morning, after offering the Fajr prayer at the Central Jame Mosque of Dhaka University, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman visited the grave along with party leaders and activists.

Speaking after the grave visit, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said, “Hadi’s killers are, in effect, enemies of Bangladesh itself. This is because Hadi spoke in favour of Bangladesh—he stood for the country’s independence and sovereignty. Hadi spoke for our own culture, and his voice was raised against cultural degradation.”

He further said, “Hadi never extended a hand of injustice toward anyone, nor did he oppress anyone. He always spoke of justice. He even said that he did not want to be unjust even toward his enemies. Hadi had earned a place in many hearts. Perhaps this love became unbearable for some. That is why they conspired and removed him from this world.”

Regarding the election, Dr Shafiqur Rahman said, “We are firmly hopeful that the election will be held in February. Toward this goal, we will extend all kinds of cooperation from our side. The main point is that the election must be fair, acceptable to the people, and reflect public opinion. No other considerations should interfere with this.”

Jamaat Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Parwar, Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim, Islami Chhatra Shibir Central President Zahidul Islam, Jamaat Central Executive Council member Mobarak Hossain, Central Executive Council member and Dhaka South City Naib-e-Ameer Dr Helal Uddin, Central Executive Council member and Dhaka South City Secretary Dr Shafiqul Islam Masud, Islami Chhatra Shibir Central Office Secretary Sibgatullah, DUCSU Vice President Shadik Kayem, GS S M Farhad, along with other central and metropolitan leaders of Jamaat and Chhatra Shibir, were present at the event.