Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed deep concern over the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, Inqilab Mancha spokesperson and independent MP candidate from Dhaka-8 constituency.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the BNP described the attack as part of a far-reaching plan aimed at sabotaging the electoral environment. The statement, signed by the party's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, labeled the incident as a blueprint for expanding terrorist activities.
The BNP further alleged that a certain group in the country is attempting to exploit the situation through acts of terrorism. The party identified this group as a vicious terrorist ring seeking to create fear and panic to gain political advantage.
The statement urged the public to remain vigilant against the subversive acts designed to obstruct democracy and the national election process. It emphasized the need to suppress these subversive elements decisively.
The BNP called for unity among people from all backgrounds to protect democracy and the right to vote. It demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the attackers and extended wishes for a quick recovery to Sharif Osman Hadi.
Sharif Osman Hadi was shot in Dhaka's Paltan area this afternoon and is currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.