Protests erupted outside the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chattogram, Bangladesh, following the assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent anti-establishment figure and leader of last year’s student uprising, who was shot while campaigning. Demonstrators expressed grievances against the Awami League and directed their anger towards India, with narratives framing Hadi’s death as linked to “Indian hegemony.” Indian agencies suspect that the murder may be an internal scheme aimed at stoking anti-India sentiments and delaying upcoming elections, especially as opposition parties like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gain traction. The situation reflects a broader trend of politically motivated violence, including targeting pro-India individuals and media, while law enforcement appears to be managing the unrest selectively. This orchestrated chaos not only threatens internal stability in Bangladesh but also poses challenges for India’s diplomatic relations, as the narrative being constructed around Hadi’s assassination seeks to vilify India amidst an already tense political landscape.