Even a week after his death, the memory of July uprising martyr and anti-imperialist activist Sharif Osman Bin Hadi continues to move people across the country. On late Thursday night, popular Islamic speaker Maulana Abdul Hai Muhammad Saifullah was seen standing beside Hadi’s grave, breaking down in uncontrollable tears while offering heartfelt prayers.

A video of the emotional moment was shared on social media by journalist Shipon Habib, showing Saifullah praying beside the grave around 3:00 AM, with tears streaming down his face. The clip quickly went viral, reflecting the deep public grief surrounding the martyrdom of Osman Hadi.

Throughout the day, people from different walks of life—many traveling from distant districts—visited Hadi’s grave to pay their respects and pray for his soul. Several visitors expressed frustration over the lack of justice, demanding swift action against those responsible for his killing.

Osman Hadi was shot on December 12 after Friday prayers on Box Culvert Road in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. Two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, critically injuring him while he was riding in a rickshaw. He was initially treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, later transferred to Evercare Hospital, and eventually flown to Singapore for advanced treatment. Despite all efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on December 18.

A frontline activist of the July mass uprising, Osman Hadi later founded the Inqilab Manch and became widely known for his strong stance against fascism and foreign dominance. He frequently appeared on television talk shows, and many of his speeches and debates went viral on social media. Hadi was also preparing to contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election as an independent candidate from Dhaka-8 constituency.

Prior to his assassination, Hadi had publicly stated that he received multiple death threats from unknown numbers, claiming he was under constant surveillance. Nevertheless, he remained steadfast in his commitment to what he described as a fight for justice.

Following his death, his body was flown back to Bangladesh on December 19. A massive funeral prayer was held on December 20 at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners. He was laid to rest beside the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque.

The killing of Osman Hadi has cast a long shadow over the political and social landscape of the country, with growing calls for accountability and justice continuing to resonate nationwide.