Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- As Dhaka continues to simmer with protesters over the death of the Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, one of the prominent figures behind the July Uprising last year, the family of Hadi on Friday demanded the construction of a memorial in his honour at Shahbagh, where he initiated the movement leading to a regime change in Bangladesh.

According to bdnews24, Hadi's brother-in-law, Amir Hossain Howlader, said the family wanted formal recognition of his contributions as family members and supporters gathered at Hadi's residence in Nalchity, Jhalakathi district, today after news of his death surfaced.

Many mourned as they remembered his life and activism.

"Hadi rose to prominence at Shahbagh. A memorial should...