Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus held an emergency meeting on Friday (December 12, 2025) and said the attack on Sharif Osman Hadi is a well-planned attack on the democratic journey of Bangladesh.

Through this, Prof Yunus said, the defeated power has shown its audacity to challenge the existence of the country.

“We will thwart such an attempt at any cost. Such an attack by such an evil force on the nation will not be tolerated,” said the Chief Adviser.

He said this another worrying incident during the tenure of the interim government.

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Prof Yunus held the emergency meeting with some members of the Council of Advisers and important officials of the law and order and security forces at the State Guest House Jamuna.

Prof Yunus said this attack is an attack on Bangladesh's existence.

The Chief Adviser will soon discuss the emerging situation with key political leaders, said the Chief Adviser’s press wing.

Prof Yunus said a conspiracy was being hatched to thwart the national elections and referendum through the attack.

“We will not allow such a conspiracy to succeed under any circumstances. No matter what the attack is, no matter how many storms come, no force will be able to obstruct the upcoming elections,” he said.

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Prof Yunus said they would ensure a peaceful election for the nation with their combined strength, along with the support of the people of the country.

Advisers Dr Asif Nazrul, Md Jahangir Alam, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adilur Rahman Khan, National Security Advisor Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Home Affairs, the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Health Affairs, the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and senior officials of the police, armed forces, and intelligence agencies were present at the meeting.

Prof Yunus said the attackers and those who planned the attack on Hadi must be arrested as soon as possible.

He urged the people of the country to pray to the Almighty Allah for Hadi’s speedy recovery.

Police said that CCTV footage of the attack site and other evidence have already been collected.

Ordering immediate action at the border, the Chief Adviser said, “We must ensure that the attackers cannot leave the country under any circumstances.”

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He said the security of those who may have become potential targets due to their active involvement in the July uprising must be taken into consideration.

The meeting decided that a special hotline number would be launched in the coming days to prevent any untoward incidents during the election period and to ensure rapid response.

The meeting also resolved to intensify operations to recover illegal weapons and to search possible locations where criminals may be hiding.