Bangladesh is on edge after the death of Hadi, a leading figure in the student uprising that helped topple Sheikh Hasina’s government last year; he died Thursday after being wounded in a December 12 drive-by shooting and spending nearly a week in hospital. The news triggered nationwide anger, with demands to bring the killers to justice even if abroad and calls to extradite former Prime Minister Shakina from India over provocations. Protesters vowed not to leave until India’s aggression stops and justice is served, while arson and vandalism hit two media outlets, security forces cordoned the sites, and investigators assessed the damage amid public safety fears. The interim government condemned mob violence as an assault on democracy and press freedom; Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus pledged justice and support for journalists, as authorities heightened security and urged students to remain calm and avoid violence during mass rallies in Dhaka and across the country. With elections and a national referendum next year, the government warned that choices made in the coming days could shape the country’s future.