The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Rajshahi Warriors has dedicated their official jersey to the late Osman Hadi, the spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha and a potential independent candidate for Dhaka-8, who was tragically killed in a shooting. The announcement was made on the franchise’s verified Facebook page today.
Hadi was shot on 12 December and rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition. After undergoing surgery, he was admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka the same night. On 15 December, he was flown by air ambulance to Singapore for further treatment, where he passed away on 18 December. Today (Saturday), the nation observed mourning in his memory.
In tribute to his sacrifice and contribution, Rajshahi Warriors have decided to dedicate their jersey to Hadi. The franchise will not hold a formal jersey unveiling ceremony but will reveal the jersey on their official social media handles on 21 December 2025, respecting the expectations of fans. Posting a photo of Hadi, the franchise stated, “Kshanjonmo Warriors dedicate this jersey in the name of martyr Sharif Osman Hadi. His memory and ideals will always remain connected with Rajshahi Warriors.”
The upcoming twelfth edition of the BPL is set to begin on 26 December at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Rajshahi Warriors will take on the hosts Sylhet Titans in the opening match at 2:00 PM, followed by Noakhali Express facing Chattogram Royals at 7:00 PM. After the Sylhet leg, the tournament will continue across Chattogram and Dhaka, with a total of 34 matches scheduled across the three venues.
The BPL playoffs are scheduled to start with the Eliminator and first Qualifier on 19 January, followed by the second Qualifier on 21 January, and culminating with the grand finale on 23 January. Rajshahi Warriors have assembled a strong squad through the auction, including star players such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Akbar Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, and Sandeep Lamichhane.
