Osman Hadi

Sharif Osman Bin Hadi (born Osman Goni; 1 January 1993 – 18 December 2025) was a Bangladeshi political and cultural activist, writer and a teacher. He was the co-founder and spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho. After the July Uprising, he became a prominent figure in youth-led movements, noted for his opposition to what he termed "Indian hegemony in Bangladesh", his advocacy regarding the July martyrs, and his participation in the Awami League ban protests. On 12 December 2025, Hadi was shot in the Paltan area of Dhaka. He was airlifted to the Singapore General Hospital on 15 December, where he died three days later. His assassination sent shockwaves throughout Bangladesh, leading to widespread national mourning and cementing his legacy as a martyr among the youth and activist communities. The intense public grief over his murder also sparked significant nationwide unrest, underscoring his profound impact and popularity across the country.