India, Dec. 24 -- The killing has ignited sharp political accusations,street protests in Dhaka, and fresh scrutiny of the interim government's ability to maintain law and order, according to reports by bdnews24 and The Daily Star.

Sharif Omar bin Hadi told bdnews24 that the interim government must take responsibility, stressing that state power carries legal and moral liability.

He said the administration would ultimately have to face trial for failing to protect his brother, regardless of whether justice comes now or years later.

Omar Hadi further alleged that the killing was being exploited to destabilise Bangladesh's electoral process.

According to him, Osman Hadi had been vocal about holding elections in February and was actively ...