Highlights
- Masuma Hadi, sister of slain activist Osman Hadi, has expressed interest in contesting the Dhaka-8 constituency.
- She made the statement during a human chain in Jhalakathi on Friday.
- Supporters demanded her nomination for the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
- Osman Hadi was shot on 12 December and later died in Singapore on 18 December.
- Speakers said Masuma represents the continuation of Hadi’s fight for justice and democracy.
Masuma Hadi Shows Interest in Parliamentary Election
Masuma Hadi, the sister of Osman Hadi, who was killed in a shooting by miscreants, has expressed her willingness to contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
She made this announcement on Friday (26 December) during a human chain at Jhalakathi Bus Stand intersection.
Statement from Masuma Hadi
Speaking at the programme, Masuma Hadi said:
“এই মুহূর্তে আমার ব্যক্তিগত কোনো কিছু বলার নেই। তবে ইনকিলাব মঞ্চ ও পরিবারের পক্ষ থেকে সিদ্ধান্ত হলে এ নির্বাচনে প্রার্থী হতে আমি রাজি আছি।”
Translation: “At this moment, I have nothing personal to say. However, if the Inqilab Mancha and my family decide, I am willing to contest the election.”
Her supporters and well-wishers formed the human chain demanding her nomination as a parliamentary candidate.
Background of Osman Hadi’s Killing
Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha, was shot on 12 December in Bijoynagar, Dhaka, while carrying out election campaigning as a potential candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency.
Law enforcement agencies later identified Chhatra League leader Masud Faisal and his associate Alamgir Sheikh as being involved in the shooting.
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Death and Burial
Osman Hadi suffered severe damage to the brain stem due to the gunshot injury. He later passed away on 18 December while undergoing treatment in Singapore.
After his body was brought back to Bangladesh, he was buried on 20 December at the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam Mausoleum area on the University of Dhaka campus.
Voices from the Human Chain
Speakers at the Jhalakathi human chain said Osman Hadi was killed for speaking out against fascism and for standing for justice and democracy.
They said:
He wanted to go to parliament to speak for justice, the people, and against fascism. The killers silenced him, but we want Shaheed Osman Hadi’s fight for the country, the people, and justice to remain alive and inspired.
They further added:
They see Osman Hadi’s reflection in his sister Masuma Hadi and want her to be the parliamentary candidate for Dhaka-8, saying that this is also the desire of the people of the country.
Source: TDC
