Chhatra Dal attacks and forces JnUCSU VP off campus

Allegations emerged that Chhatra Dal leaders and workers assaulted and forced Jagannath University Central Students Union (JnUCSU) Vice-President (VP) Riazul Islam off the campus.

Sources also alleged that several other JnUCSU leaders were assaulted during the incident.

According to JnUCSU sources, its representatives were preparing to display placards carrying several demands, including handing over the university's second campus construction project to the Bangladesh Army, expediting the temporary residential project, and improving medical facilities on campus.

The alleged attack occurred in front of the university's central auditorium as JnUCSU representatives were entering an event organised by the university administration, where the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) was present as the chief guest.

JnUCSU sources alleged that Chhatra Dal activists suddenly attacked them and tore up their placards before they could present their demands.

Videos circulating on social media appear to show JnUCSU Vice-President Riazul Islam and other representatives being obstructed from entering the auditorium by JnU Chhatra Dal Convener Mehedi Hasan Himel.

Witnesses also alleged that Dr. KAM Rifat Hasan of the university's Department of Management Studies attempted to defuse the situation but was pushed by the Chhatra Dal convener.

JnUCSU General Secretary Abdul Alim Arif wrote on his Facebook page: "Has the university proctor become Chhatra Dal, or has Chhatra Dal become the proctor? The proctor invited JnUCSU representatives to the auditorium but did not allow us to enter."

JnUCSU Vice-President Riazul Islam alleged that Chhatra Dal attacked general students and their elected representatives and tore apart their placards.

He demanded that the university administration ensure justice for those responsible and said the movement to press home the students' demands would continue.