Tens of thousands attend funeral of killed Bangladesh student leader

Summary

Tens of thousands gathered in Dhaka for the funeral of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, whose killing has sparked violent protests across Bangladesh.

Key Points
  • Tens of thousands attended the funeral of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka.
  • Hadi was shot by masked gunmen and died in a hospital in Singapore.
  • His death triggered violent protests across Bangladesh, including arson at newspaper offices.
  • Authorities arrested seven suspects related to the lynching of a Hindu garment worker amid unrest.
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