Dhaka, Broadcasting News Corporation: On Friday (06 February 2026), protests began in front of the State Guest House Jamuna under the banner of Inquilab Manch from the afternoon of 5 February 2026, demanding justice for the murder of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. Although protests were banned in Jamuna and surrounding areas, the law enforcement initially did not use any force against the protesters. Today, Friday, 6 February 2026, when the protesters tried to break barricades and advance towards Jamuna, and at one point climbed onto water cannons, law enforcement used sound grenades and water cannons to bring the situation under control. The government clearly states that during this time, law enforcement did not fire any bullets. In the interest of maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of the Honorable Chief Adviser, any kind of meetings, gatherings, rallies, mass assemblies, and protests are prohibited in the State Guest House Jamuna and adjacent areas. In this context, the police dispersed the protesters in a completely procedural and lawful manner. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has confirmed that no type of lethal weapon was used during this time.

According to information received from doctors on duty in the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, a total of 23 people, including Abdullah Al Jaber, the member secretary of Inquilab Mancha, received medical treatment after being injured in this incident. However, the attending doctors confirmed that none of them had gunshot wounds.

The government is clearly reiterating its commitment to delivering justice in the case of the killing of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. The government is thoroughly reviewing the legal aspects of conducting an investigation under the United Nations, and an official letter in this regard will be sent to the relevant UN agency on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The allegations of excessive use of force against protesters raised in various media outlets are not correct.

Ahead of the upcoming elections, during this sensitive political period, the government urges everyone to maintain patience, restraint, and responsibility.Nearly 180 million people in the country are eagerly awaiting this election. At the same time, the international community’s attention is currently focused on Bangladesh. Many foreign journalists and observers have already arrived in the country.

The government is calling for the highest level of responsibility and cooperation from all citizens to ensure a festive, peaceful, and participatory election. The upcoming election is a historic milestone in the nation’s democratic progress. This electoral opportunity, achieved through long struggle, sacrifice, and bloodshed, is of immense significance for the nation.

To ensure overall national progress, stability, and future development, this election must be conducted in a fair, beautiful, free, and impartial manner. Any deviation from this goal is unacceptable. The government believes that only through the collective responsible behavior and cooperation of all citizens can a credible, dignified, and democratic election be successfully implemented.