The banner was placed at the
university's fourth gate, reportedly by the banned Jagannath University Chhatra
League.
It features photographs of
former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and images from the August 21 grenade
attack. The words “Horrific August 21” appear prominently on one side of the
banner.
It also carries the message:
“Moving forward by conquering death! O leader, we are your companions in
protecting the country and its people.
The banner was reportedly
installed on the initiative of Mostafiz Hossain Musa, joint general secretary
of the Jagannath University Chhatra League.
Speaking about the banner,
Musa said, “The Jagannath University Chhatra League pays its deepest respects
to those affected by the barbaric grenade attack on August 21, which was aimed
at killing leader Sheikh Hasina. Jagannath University Chhatra League has always
been on the streets and will continue to be so in the days ahead.”
Jagannath University Proctor
(Acting) Professor Azam Khan said he was unaware of the banner.
“However, a banned
organisation is trying to create instability on the campus in this way. We will
remain alert and take steps to identify those involved and take action against
them,” he said.
On August 21, 2004, a grenade
attack took place at an Awami League rally at Bangabandhu Avenue in the
capital. Several people, including Awami League leaders and activists, were
killed and injured in the attack.
Awami League leaders and activists have traditionally observed August 21 through various programmes each year.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Published Date : August 21, 2026
