Inqilab Moncho Proposes Radical Shift in Foreign and Domestic Policy

DHAKA : The “March for Insaaf” currently winding through the streets of Dhaka is more than a memorial for the fallen spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi; it has become a platform for a radical set of demands that could significantly alter Bangladesh’s domestic security and its relationship with neighboring India.

The first of the four demands is a strict timeline. Inqilab Moncho is demanding that the “entire network” involved in Hadi’s murder—encompassing killers, planners, and those who assisted in their escape—be tried and sentenced within 24 days. This puts significant pressure on a judicial system that is currently undergoing its own transition.

Perhaps the most controversial demand is the call to cancel the work permits of all Indian nationals residing in Bangladesh. This move signals a rising sentiment against foreign labor and suggests that the Moncho views the presence of Indian nationals as a security or economic concern.

The third demand takes a diplomatic turn. The Moncho has stated that if India refuses to hand over suspects who have allegedly taken shelter across the border, Bangladesh must file a case against India in an international court. This escalates the murder investigation into a formal international dispute, potentially complicating bilateral ties.

Domestically, the group is calling for a “purge” of what they term “fascist collaborators” hiding within civil and military intelligence agencies. By demanding the arrest and trial of these officials, Inqilab Moncho is signaling a deep-seated mistrust in the existing security apparatus, advocating for a total overhaul of the state’s intelligence wings.

As the march concludes at Hadi Square tonight, the response from the interim government to these high-stakes demands remains the critical question for the days ahead.