News Desk, Bangladesh Global: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for calm and urged all concerned in Bangladesh to refrain from violence, reduce tensions and exercise maximum restraint in order to preserve a peaceful electoral environment as the country heads to elections in February 2026. He condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi and extended his condolences to his family.
The UN Chief called on the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial investigation, in line with international human rights standards. Guterres also asked the interim government to ensure proper justice and accountability for all involved in acts of violence throughout the nation.
"I have been asked about the current situation in Bangladesh, and I can tell you that the Secretary-General condemns the killing of youth protest leader, Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, and extends his condolences to his family," said Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, during a regular briefing at the UN Headquarters on December 19.
Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was an aspiring candidate for Dhaka-8 seat who was shot on December 12 after Jummah prayer and announced dead on December 18 in Singapore after extensive treatment. His body will be buried in Dhaka University next to National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam.
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