Indian opposition leader alleges cover-up in Bangladesh activist murder case
Mamata Banerjee says Home Minister Amit Shah discouraged disclosure of identities tied to Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Hadi's killing
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Indian opposition leader Mamata Banerjee has accused India’s Home Minister Amit Shah of pressuring her not to reveal identities linked to the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Sharif Osman Hadi.
The accusation has revived the debate around one of Bangladesh’s most politically sensitive killings and raised fresh questions about India’s possible knowledge of the case.
Banerjee, the former chief minister of India’s West Bengal state and a prominent opposition figure, made the remarks during a political event in Kolkata, claiming Shah had instructed her not to reveal the identities of individuals connected to Hadi’s murder.
The allegation has drawn attention in Bangladesh because it appears to suggest that Indian authorities may possess information related to suspects connected to one of the country’s most consequential political killings in recent years.
Hadi, spokesperson of Bangladesh’s Inqilab Moncho, emerged as one of the most recognizable figures of the country’s post-uprising political landscape following the July-August 2024 movement that eventually led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He was shot by unidentified attackers in Dhaka in December 2025 and died days later in Singapore after undergoing treatment. His death triggered widespread protests, political unrest and demands for accountability across Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi authorities have previously indicated that two suspects linked to the killing are believed to be in Indian custody, while Dhaka has continued pressing for extradition.
The case remains deeply sensitive because many supporters view Hadi as a symbol of political resistance during one of the country’s most transformative political periods.
Neither Amit Shah nor Indian government has publicly responded to Banerjee’s allegations. However, India has a long history of meddling in the country’s politics.
The controversy comes at a delicate moment for relations between Bangladesh and India, as both governments attempt to stabilize ties following political changes in Dhaka and broader regional shifts.
Bangladesh has so far sought to downplay the remarks. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed said Dhaka does not formulate foreign policy based on comments made by politicians from other countries and emphasized that bilateral relations operate through official channels.
The episode has nevertheless revived debate around the Hadi investigation and raised new questions about whether information related to the case extends beyond Bangladesh’s borders.
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