A student protest organisation in Bangladesh, Inqilab Mancha, has called on the country’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to cancel the work permits of Indian nationals working in Bangladesh, according to local media reports.
The group was founded by Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, 32, who was killed earlier this month in an attack by unidentified assailants. Bangladeshi police are investigating the killing, and claims have emerged regarding the suspects’ movements, including allegations that some fled towards India — allegations that New Delhi has denied.
Inqilab Mancha has also urged the interim government to approach the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against India. The organisation’s demands come amid heightened political tension in Bangladesh ahead of general elections scheduled for February 2026.
The developments have sparked concern among analysts, who warn that growing radicalisation and political instability could undermine democratic processes in the country during the election period.
India has not issued a fresh statement in response to the group’s demands. However, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) last week rejected allegations made by Bangladesh’s interim government regarding India’s involvement in the killing of Hadi, calling the claims “baseless”.
Bangladeshi authorities have continued to suggest possible cross-border links related to the murder, though Indian officials have dismissed such assertions as unfounded.
Observers note that relations between the two countries have come under strain in recent weeks, amid rising political rhetoric and internal unrest in Bangladesh.