December 2025 Bangladesh violence

December 2025 Bangladesh violence
December 2025 Bangladesh violence
Part of the Aftermath of the July uprising and the Bangladesh post-resignation violence (2024–2026)
	Burned exterior of Daily Prothom Alo's head office
Location	Bangladesh
Date	18–20 December 2025 (2 days)
Target	Offices and journalists of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star; Remnants of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum; Chhayanaut and Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi; Awami League, BNP and Jatiya Party politicians' houses and offices; Indian high commission and assistant high commissions;
Attack type	Political violence; Demonstrations; Vandalism; Arson; Riots;
Motive	Revenge for the Osman Hadi; Anti-Awami League sentiment; Anti-India sentiment; Opposition to Indian influence in Bangladesh; Islamic extremism;

Between 18 and 20 December 2025, a series of riots, arson attacks, and political unrest occurred across Bangladesh following the assassination of Osman Hadi, the spokesperson of the Inqilab Moncho. Hadi died on 18 December after being shot six days earlier. Since the announcement of his death, violent mobs have targeted various civic and cultural institutions, including the offices of the national dailies Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, and cultural centres including Chhayanaut and Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi. Diplomatic missions of India and Awami League-related sites have also been targeted.