Law enforcers didn't open fire at protesters demanding justice for Hadi killing: Govt

The interim government today issued a statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding the protest in front of State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka demanding justice for Sharif Osman Hadi killing, saying that "no lethal weapon was used" to control the situation.
 
Reiterating its unwavering commitment to ensure justice for the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, the government urged all to show restraint and responsibility during the sensitive pre-election period.
 
"A protest demanding justice for Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi began in the afternoon of 5 February 2026, under the banner of Inqilab Mancha, in front of the State Guest House Jamuna," said the statement issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing this evening.
 
Despite an existing ban on demonstrations in and around the Jamuna, law enforcement agencies initially didn't use any kind of force against the protesters, it added.
 
"Today, when protesters attempted to break through barricades and move towards the Jamuna and at one point climbed onto water cannons, law enforcement agencies used sound grenades and water cannons to bring the situation under control," the statement said.
 
"The government is clearly stating that law enforcement agencies did not fire any shots at this time," it added.
 
For the sake of maintaining public order and ensuring the security of the Chief Adviser, all forms of assemblies, processions, mass gatherings, and demonstrations remain prohibited in and around the State Guest House Jamuna, the statement said.
 
"In this context, the police dispersed the protesters in a lawful and procedural manner," it said, adding that the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has confirmed that no lethal weapons were used during the operation.