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Shahbagh and explain what steps have been taken so far to ensure justice.

He said maintaining state stability is the responsibility of the government, not the people, and warned of a nationwide blockade if immediate action is not taken.

Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho and a prominent figure of the July uprising, was shot on December 12, a day after the Election Commission announced the schedule for the next national election. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment, where he died on the night of December 18.

His death sparked widespread outrage and calls for swift and exemplary punishment of those responsible.

Jaber urged political parties to be vocal in demanding a trial. “If you do not stand up for the trial of this murder, the people of Bangladesh will assume that you, too, have a hand in it,” he said.

Md Moniruzzaman, officer-in-charge of Shahbagh Police Station, told The Daily Star that a demonstration led by Inqilab Moncho blocked Shahbagh around 2:30 pm. Vehicular movement has remained halted since then.

The platform had earlier announced a three-point demand: formation of a speedy trial tribunal and completion of the trial within a maximum of 30 working days; an impartial investigation involving internationally recognised professional agencies; identification, arrest and prosecution of Awami terrorists allegedly hiding within civil and military intelligence agencies, along with the resignation of the home affairs adviser, the special assistant and the law adviser.

Jaber said Hadi’s fight against cultural hegemony remains ongoing. “In line with Hadi’s principles and objectives, this struggle will continue. It is a fight to protect our independence and sovereignty,” he added.

He declared the area “Shaheed Osman Hadi Chattar,” saying, “From today, this square will bear the name of Shaheed Osman Hadi. Our movement will remain active on the streets until justice is served.”