India, Dec. 19 -- Bangladesh has entered a tense and dangerous phase just weeks before the national elections. The killing of the young political leader, Sharif Osman Hadi, has shaken the country. Streets have turned violet, and protests have spread fast. Media houses were attacked, and diplomatic tensions with India have risen again.

What began as an election campaign has now turned into a national crisis.

Sharif Osman Hadi was a 32-year-old youth leader and political organiser. He became popular during the July-August 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina's long rule. He worked closely with student groups and young activists.

Hasi was a leading face of Inquilab Mancha, a radical political and cultural platform. The group gained stre...