Days After Osman Hadi Killing, Another Political Leader Shot in Bangladesh

Just days after the assassination of controversial Bangladeshi leader Osman Hadi, another political leader was shot in broad daylight in Khulna, ANI reported.

 

According to BD News, the victim has been identified as Motaleb Shikdar, a leader of Jatiya Sramik Shakti, the labour wing affiliated with the National Citizen Party (NCP). He was shot shortly before noon in the Sonadanga area of Khulna.

 

Shikdar was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital around midday and is reported to be in critical condition.

 

Police said local residents quickly intervened after the attack and transported Shikdar to the hospital for emergency treatment, BD News reported.

 

BD News reported that police have been deployed at both the crime scene and the hospital, and added that further details would be shared as the investigation progresses.

The incident comes at a time when Bangladesh is facing unrest, following a fresh wave of violence triggered by the death of Osman Hadi.