The state funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a slain youth leader and election candidate, drew tens of thousands of mourners in Dhaka amid heightened security following his violent death, which has incited unrest across Bangladesh. Interim government leader Muhammad Yunus emphasized Hadi’s enduring legacy, while protests demanding justice and accountability for political violence continue, marked by assaults on media outlets and civic organizations. The upcoming parliamentary elections on February 12, 2025, hold significance for the nation’s stability, as the interim government seeks to navigate a landscape rife with political tensions and anti-India sentiment, exacerbated by the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Human rights organizations have condemned the violence and called for independent investigations, underlining the fragile state of democracy in Bangladesh.