Dhaka, August 4: Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir on Tuesday condemned what it described as an attack by activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal on its July uprising-themed photo exhibition at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur.
In
a joint statement, Shibir President Nurul Islam and Secretary General
Sibgatullah alleged that Chhatra Dal activists carried out a planned attack on
the exhibition titled "July Against Oppression", vandalising
the display and assaulting Shibir members during the programme.
According
to the statement, several Shibir activists, including former central library
secretary and former university unit president Sohel Rana, were injured in the
incident.
The
organisation also referred to an earlier incident on August 2 at Dhaka
University's Shahidullah Hall, alleging that Shibir and hall parliament leaders
were attacked during a meeting in the provost's office. It claimed the
incidents reflected a pattern of violence against students holding differing
political views.
The
statement further accused Chhatra Dal of attempting to establish dominance on
university campuses through intimidation and violence, alleging that the
student organisation had failed to move away from confrontational politics.
Shibir
demanded a fair, impartial and credible investigation into the Rangpur incident
and called on the authorities to identify those responsible and ensure
exemplary punishment.
The organisation also urged the university administration to take effective measures to guarantee the safety of students and maintain a peaceful academic environment on campus.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Published Date : August 4, 2026
