Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, known as Osman Goni, emerged as a prominent figure in youth-led Bangladeshi politics following the 2024 July Uprising. As a founding spokesperson for the Inqilab Moncho, he directed national discourse toward the constitutional prohibition of the Awami League and the restructuring of state governance, maintaining a vocal opposition against perceived foreign hegemony.
Early Life and Academic Background
Born on 1 January 1993 in Nalchity Upazila, Hadi was the youngest of six children. His father served as a local imam and madrasa teacher. He pursued his higher secondary studies at Jhalakati N S Kamil Madrasa. In 2010, he enrolled in the Department of Political Science at the University of Dhaka. Professionally, he worked as a lecturer within the Department of Business Studies at the University of Scholars in Dhaka.
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Following the 2024 uprising, Hadi co-founded the Inqilab Moncho, a student-led organization advocating for political accountability, sovereignty, and justice. Serving as its inaugural spokesperson, he leveraged the platform to demand systemic changes in Bangladesh. The group operated within a broader coalition of youth entities, aiming to dismantle structures they identified as fascist and to ensure legal consequences for protest-related violence.
Political Advocacy and Conflict
Hadi frequently criticized mainstream political entities for allegedly attempting to monopolize the post-uprising transition. He publicly challenged the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and other opposition groups, warning against a return to established political practices. His rhetoric often centered on his firm stance against Indian influence in Bangladesh, which he framed as a major obstacle to true democratic autonomy.
Assassination and Legacy
On 12 December 2025, Hadi was shot in the Paltan district of Dhaka. He was transported to the Singapore General Hospital for medical intervention on 15 December, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later on 18 December 2025. His remains were interred at the Mausoleum of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and his death prompted widespread public mourning and unrest across the country.
Fast facts
- Born: 1993, Nalchity Upazila, Bangladesh
- Died: 18 December 2025, Singapore General Hospital
- Education: University of Dhaka
- Role: Spokesperson of the Inqilab Moncho (2024-2025)
- Languages spoken: Bangla, English
- Burial site: Mausoleum of Kazi Nazrul Islam
Questions readers ask
What was the core demand of the Inqilab Moncho under Hadi?
The organization advocated for the constitutional banning of the Awami League and the establishment of a national government to ensure political accountability.
Where is Osman Hadi buried?
He is buried at the Mausoleum of Kazi Nazrul Islam.
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