Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Osman Hadi Murder: Accused Denies Involvement
A man named Osman Hadi was killed in Bangladesh.
The main person accused of this crime, Faisal Karim Masud, has said he is not guilty and that he is in Dubai.
He also said that a political group might be responsible.
The police say Masud ran away to India after the murder, but Indian officials say there is no proof that Masud or anyone else crossed into India.
Masud has a visa that allows him to travel to the UAE, which he got before the murder happened.
People in Bangladesh are very upset about this crime, and there are protests and arguments about who is really to blame.
Masud claims he gave Hadi money for lobbying, but this is not confirmed.
A student group has given the government a deadline to take action, and they are also making demands against India.
Faisal Karim Masud, the prime accused in the murder of Osman Hadi, denies any involvement and claims to be in Dubai.
Masud alleges that Jamaat Shibir may be behind the murder and that he is being falsely implicated.
Police claim Masud and another suspect fled to India after the murder, but Indian officials deny any evidence of their entry.
Masud holds a five-year, multiple-entry UAE visa issued in December 2022, predating the murder.
Osman Hadi's death has sparked public protests and political tensions in Bangladesh, with a student group issuing a 24-hour ultimatum to the government.
- Who
- Faisal Karim Masud (prime accused), Osman Hadi (victim)
- What
- Murder of Osman Hadi and subsequent denial of involvement by the prime accused
- When
- Murder occurred on December 12, 2025; Masud's video denial released later
- Where
- Osman Hadi was murdered in Bangladesh; Masud claims to be in Dubai
- Why
- Masud claims he is being falsely implicated and that Jamaat Shibir may be behind the murder
Police Claims
Masud's Claims
Location After Murder
Police Claims
Masud and another suspect fled to India through the Haluaghat border.
Masud's Claims
Masud claims he is in Dubai and has not fled to India.
Involvement in Murder
Police Claims
Police consider Masud a key suspect in the murder.
Masud's Claims
Masud denies any involvement and claims he is being falsely implicated.
Responsibility for Murder
Police Claims
Police are investigating the case and have made several arrests.
Masud's Claims
Masud accuses Jamaat Shibir of being responsible for the murder.
- Victim
- Osman Hadi
- Prime Accused
- Faisal Karim Masud
- Accused's Claim
- In Dubai, not involved in murder
- Police Claim
- Masud fled to India after the murder
- Indian Officials' Response
- No evidence of suspects entering India
- Visa Details
- Masud holds a five-year, multiple-entry UAE visa
- Visa Issue Date
- December 2022
- Murder Date
- December 12, 2025
- Associates
- Alamgir Sheikh, Purti, Sami
- Arrests Made
- Eleven people arrested in Bangladesh
- Financial Transaction
- Masud claims he gave Hadi five lakh taka for lobbying
- Student Body Ultimatum
- Inqilab Moncho issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government
- Additional Demands
- Suspension of work permits for Indians and filing a case against India
- Anti-India Rhetoric
- Inqilab Moncho demands extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina
- Violence Aftermath
- Two Hindu men killed in violence
Sources
Osman Hadi murder: Prime accused Faisal Karim Masud denies charges, says he is in Dubai
'I Did Not Kill Osman Hadi': Faisal Karim Masud, Key Accused In Murder Of Anti-India Student Leader, Releases Video Message, Says He Is In Dubai
Osman Hadi Murder Case: Prime Accused Faisal Karim Masud Denies Involvement, Claims Jamaat-Shibir Responsible
Bangladesh: Prime accused Faisal Karim Masud denies killing anti-India activist Sharif Osman Hadi, accuses Jamaat
"I'm In Dubai": Man Accused Of Osman Hadi's Murder Amid 'India' Claims
Osman Hadi murder: Prime suspect Faisal Karim Masud claims who was behind the killing—Watch video
‘Paid Osman Hadi to lobby with Yunus govt’: Suspected killer surfaces in second video from hiding
