Fresh details have emerged in the killing of Bangladesh youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, with investigators revealing that the alleged shooter, Faisal Karim, had ominously warned his girlfriend about an incident that would “shake the entire country” just hours before the attack.

Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the political platform Inqilab Mancho, died in Singapore on Thursday (December 18) after succumbing to gunshot injuries sustained in Dhaka last week. His death has triggered widespread protests, arson and mob violence across several parts of Bangladesh.

Chilling Warning Before Attack

According to Bangladeshi investigators, Faisal Karim made the remark while staying at a resort in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, with his girlfriend and close associate, Maria Akhtar Lima. During questioning, Faisal allegedly told her that something significant was about to happen the next day.

“He said something would happen that would shake the entire country,” investigators were quoted as saying by local media. Jamuna Television reported that Faisal showed Lima a video clip of Sharif Osman Hadi while making the statement. Authorities say the statement points to prior knowledge and careful planning, strengthening the case that the shooting was premeditated and coordinated.

Hours after the conversation, Faisal and two accomplices allegedly opened fire on Sharif Osman Hadi in broad daylight in the Bangladeshi capital. The attackers, reportedly riding a motorcycle, shot Hadi at close range. A bullet entered through his ear and exited from the other side of his head, leaving him critically injured. Hadi was first taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital before being shifted to Evercare Hospital as his condition worsened. Last week, he was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment and admitted to the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit at Singapore General Hospital.

Despite intensive medical efforts, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Hadi succumbed to his injuries. The ministry said it is assisting the Bangladesh High Commission with arrangements to repatriate his body.

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Arrests And Ongoing Probe

Police have arrested Faisal Karim’s wife, Saheda Parvin Samia, along with other family members as part of the investigation. Authorities say further arrests are likely as they continue to probe the alleged conspiracy behind the killing.

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Sharif Osman Hadi’s death has plunged Bangladesh into renewed unrest. Media houses, cultural centres and political offices have been attacked in several cities. In one incident, a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched and burnt to death in Mymensingh over alleged blasphemy, escalating communal tensions. Bangladesh is now witnessing one of its worst bouts of violence in recent months, raising serious concerns about law and order ahead of the crucial national elections scheduled for February 2026.