Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The family of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman Hadi has given its permission for doctors in Singapore to proceed with a surgery as he remains in "life or death" condition.

Inqilab Moncho said in a post on Thursday that Hadi stands at the crossroads of life and death.

"Please pray so that Allah grants him a good and stable life. If Osman Hadi answers Allah's call and joins the ranks of the martyrs, then all Bangladeshis who desire freedom are requested to gather at Shahbagh in order to ensure our sovereignty," it said.

The post added that the group would blockade Shahbagh and bring all of Bangladesh to a standstill until his attempted killer is caught.

"If the murderer has fled to India, he must be arrested and br...