Overview
- Masked attackers shot student leader and election candidate Sharif Osman Hadi in a daylight attack in Dhaka on Friday, leaving him critically wounded.
- The interim government will fund his transfer to Singapore for advanced care, with an air ambulance and medical team on standby.
- Police launched a manhunt, released photos of two suspects, and announced a five million taka reward, with border security placed on high alert.
- Dhaka police said there is no verified evidence any suspect crossed into India, as Bangladesh summoned the Indian High Commissioner seeking cooperation and New Delhi urged Dhaka to ensure law and order.
- Hundreds protested in the capital to denounce the attack, and authorities announced strengthened protection for candidates and political activities ahead of the vote.