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“We Have Not Come to Bid Farewell—Osman Hadi Will Live in the Hearts of All Bangladeshis”

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Chief Adviser at Janazah “We Have Not Come to Bid Farewell—Osman Hadi Will Live in the Hearts of All Bangladeshis” Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said, “Brave Osman Hadi, we have not come here to bid you farewell. You live within our hearts, and as long as Bangladesh exists, you will remain in the hearts of all Bangladeshis—no one can erase that.” He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon while speaking ahead of the janazah of Inqilab Mancha Convener Sharif Osman bin Hadi at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. The chief adviser said, “Dear Hadi, we have not come today to say goodbye; we have come to make a promise to you—that we will fulfill what you stood for.” He added that people across the country have praised Hadi’s political vision, which must remain alive in everyone’s minds and be followed. Professor Yunus further said that Hadi left behind a mantra the nation will never forget— ‘Chiro Unnata Momo Shir’ (Ever Upright Is My Head). “That head will never bow. We m...
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Hasina Verdict Marks a Critical Moment for Victims: OHCHR

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Hasina Verdict Marks a Critical Moment for Victims: OHCHR

The verdicts delivered on Monday by the International Crimes Tribunal against former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and the former home minister—on charges of crimes against humanity—represent a significant moment for the victims of last year’s violent protest crackdown, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) said.

In a statement issued Monday, OHCHR’s chief spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani noted that since the release of the UN fact-finding report in February 2025, the UN Human Rights Council has repeatedly called for all perpetrators—including those in command and leadership positions—to be held accountable in line with international standards.
“We have also called for victims to be granted effective remedies and reparations,” the statement added.

The OHCHR stressed that although it was not privy to the conduct of the trial, it has consistently urged that all accountability processes—especially those involving international crimes—must fully meet international due-process and fair-trial standards. “This is particularly critical in cases, such as this one, where the trials were conducted in absentia and resulted in a death sentence,” the statement said.

“We also regret the imposition of the death penalty, which we oppose in all circumstances,” it continued.

The statement noted that UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk hopes Bangladesh will now move toward a comprehensive process of truth-telling, reparations, and justice as a path to national reconciliation and healing.

Shamdasani further emphasized that this process should include “meaningful and transformative security-sector reform, in line with international standards, to ensure that such violations and abuses are never repeated.” The OHCHR expressed its readiness to support the Government and the people of Bangladesh in these efforts.


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