Political tensions in Bangladesh have intensified after another political leader was shot just days following the death of student leader Osman Hadi. The latest incident occurred on Monday in Khulna, where National Citizen Party leader Motaleb Shikder was attacked.
According to reports, the assailants fired at close range, aiming at Shikder&rsquo;s head. He was immediately rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital in critical condition. Police later confirmed that he is now out of danger, as the bullet grazed his ear and exited without causing fatal damage.
Shikder serves as the Khulna divisional chief of the National Citizen Party and is also a central organiser of its labour wing, NCP Sramik Shakti. The attack has raised fresh concerns over the safety of emerging political leaders in the country.
The National Citizen Party was formed earlier this year by the Students Against Discrimination movement and the Jatiya Nagorik Committee after the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Established on February 28, it is Bangladesh&rsquo;s first student-led political party.
The incident follows the killing of Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the 2024 student uprising. Hadi succumbed to bullet injuries on December 18 after being attacked in Dhaka on December 12. He was earlier airlifted to Singapore for emergency treatment, but could not survive.
Police have stated that they currently lack specific information about the prime suspect in Hadi&rsquo;s killing. His death sparked widespread unrest, including vandalism and violent protests across the country. Hadi was buried on Saturday near the Dhaka University mosque amid heavy security.

Political violence escalates as NCP leader shot days after student leader’s death

Bangladesh Leader Shot After Osman Hadi Killing

Political violence escalates as NCP leader shot days after student leader’s death

December 22, 2025 | 21:03 IST