Dhaka Funeral Sparks Alarm: Grief, Street Power and Fears of Radicalisation in Bangladesh

A massive funeral turnout in Dhaka for Osman Hadi has raised troubling questions across South Asia. Was it merely an outpouring of grief — or a warning sign of growing radicalisation in Bangladesh?

Thousands gathered in the heart of the capital to bid farewell to Hadi, the convenor of Inqilab Moncho. But what unfolded went far beyond a routine funeral. Slogans, mobilisation and political messaging transformed the event into a powerful display of street strength, triggering concerns over how dissent is being mobilised — and by whom.

Adding to the unease were remarks by Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. Instead of limiting his words to mourning, Yunus spoke of fulfilling Hadi’s “pledge” and portrayed his political ambitions as a lesson for the nation. Critics argue this amounted to elevating and legitimising a figure widely viewed as an anti-India Islamist radical. Supporters went further, openly projecting Hadi as a martyr.

When political violence is followed by mass mobilisation and moral glorification, analysts warn that democratic institutions weaken. Bangladesh was founded on a rejection of extremism. Tonight, the question is stark — is that legacy now being reshaped on the streets of Dhaka?

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Dhaka Funeral Sparks Alarm: Grief, Street Power and Fears of Radicalisation in Bangladesh