Bangladesh NCP Leader Shot Update: In Bangladesh, NCP leader Mohammad Motaleb Sikdar has been fired upon in Khulna. This is the second high-profile shooting this month. Earlier, protests and political tension have increased in the country after the murder of student leader Sharif Usman Hadi.
Bangladesh Violence: Violence is not stopping in Bangladesh. The fire of murder of Sharif Osman Hadi was not yet extinguished when bullets were fired on another leader. On Monday, senior labor leader of National Citizens Party (NCP) Motaleb Sikder was shot in Khulna. It is the second high-profile shooting this month, coming amid violent protests that erupted after Hadi’s assassination. 42-year-old Sikdar is the central leader of NCP’s labor organization and Khulna divisional coordinator. The attack on him took place at 12:15 pm in a house. Party sources said that the bullet grazed his head, but his condition is now stable.
Attack on Osman Hadi on 12 December
The attack comes just days after the assassination of Sharif Usman Hadi, which sparked major protests across Bangladesh. Hadi was active in last year’s July uprising and was known for his outspoken stance against India. Was shot in Dhaka on 12 December. Due to Hadi’s critical condition, he was admitted to a hospital in Singapore, where he died on 18 December. His death sparked student and civil protests across the country. Protestors in several cities including Dhaka’s Shahbag intersection demanded justice and arrest of the culprits.
Violence increased due to attack on Motaleb Sikdar
The firing of Mohammad Motaleb Sikdar has further increased the level of political instability and violence in Bangladesh. NCP leaders are saying that the workers were active in the preparations for the rally to be held in Sikdar Khulna and this attack can also affect this rally. According to local media reports, the police took immediate action and started investigation to identify the attackers. Authorities have warned that any additional violence will not be tolerated, and strict action will be taken against the culprits. This development has deepened political and social tensions in Bangladesh. Experts say that quick and effective action is necessary for stability in the country, otherwise protests and violence may intensify.