Pakistan, Dec. 19 -- Bangladesh was gripped by unrest on Friday following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent student leader and spokesperson for the revolutionary group Inquilab Mancha. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed across Dhaka and other cities after violent protests erupted overnight, raising concerns about further disturbances ahead of the country's national elections scheduled for February 12.

Hadi, 32, was shot in the head by masked assailants last Friday while launching his election campaign. Initially treated at a local hospital, he was later flown to Singapore for advanced care, where he died after six days on life support. Known for his outspoken criticism of India, Hadi played a key role in the student-l...