The echo of the Sharif Osman Hadi murder that took place in Dhaka in December 2025 has now reached India. The arrest of two Bangladeshi suspects from Bongaon border in West Bengal has raised a big question – are they the real murderers of Hadi? Will this action bring a new turn in India-Bangladesh relations or will the matter become a deeper mystery?
India-Bangladesh Diplomatic Impact: In December 2025, a political murder in Dhaka shook the entire Bangladesh. After this incident, questions were also raised on the relations between India and Bangladesh. But now the arrest of two suspected accused from West Bengal has given a new turn to this case. Will this arrest be able to strengthen the trust between the two countries again?
What happened during the election campaign in Dhaka?
On 12 December 2025, political activist Sharif Osman bin Hadi was shot in the head during an election event in Dhaka. At that time he was busy in election campaign. After being shot, he was immediately taken to Singapore for treatment, but he died in hospital on 18 December. After his death a big political controversy arose in Bangladesh. Many people alleged that after the murder the accused fled to India and found shelter here. However, the Indian government rejected these allegations from the very beginning and said that its land will not be allowed to be used to protect any criminal.
Were murderers hiding in India?
On Sunday, the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police conducted a major operation. The police had received secret information that two Bangladeshi nationals, who had fled after committing serious crimes in their country, had entered India illegally. After this, raids were conducted in Bongaon border area of North 24 Parganas district. In this operation, two suspects were detained. According to the police, the names of those arrested are: Faisal Karim Masood (37)- Patuakhali, Bangladesh and Alamgir Hussain (34)- Dhaka, Bangladesh. During preliminary interrogation, both of them reportedly admitted that they had fled Bangladesh after the assassination of Usman Hadi.
How to enter India from Meghalaya border?
Investigation has revealed that both the accused had entered India illegally through the Meghalaya border. After this he reached West Bengal via different places. It is being told that they were hiding near Bongaon border to go back to Bangladesh, but before that the police caught them. Since the crime of murder has been committed in Bangladesh, Indian agencies cannot directly prosecute the case. At present, a case has been registered against both the accused under the Foreigners Act and later they can be deported to Bangladesh.
What was Bangladesh’s reaction after the arrest?
Bangladesh Deputy High Commission present in Kolkata said that they have been informed about this arrest. He has also demanded consular access from the Indian government to meet both the accused. This case is also important because Usman Hadi was a popular face in Bangladesh politics. He was very active during the major protests in 2024.
Will India-Bangladesh relations improve with this arrest?
For some time, there was a coldness in the relations between the two countries. But recently the dialogue between the new government of Bangladesh and India has started again. Experts believe that the arrest of the accused in the Hadi murder case has sent a message that India will not allow its land to become a safe haven for criminals. Interestingly, this arrest took place at a time when Bangladesh Military Intelligence Chief Major General Mohammad Qaiser Rashid Choudhary had recently visited New Delhi and met Indian officials.
Is this incident a new sign of India-Bangladesh cooperation?
India and Bangladesh share a border of about 4000 kilometers long, in which many areas are still not completely secure. In such a situation, it becomes easy for criminals to flee from one country to another. But after this action, it is a clear indication that both the countries are now trying to increase cooperation in matters of security and law and order. Many analysts believe that this arrest will not only advance the investigation of a major political murder case, but can also create new confidence in India-Bangladesh relations.