Clashes and tensions involving Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir were reported on August 4 at Jagannath University, Dhaka Alia Madrasa, Dhaka College and Begum Rokeya University. The report said more than 150 activists from both sides were injured. At Jagannath University, violence spread around an event attended by the University Grants Commission chairman, while two cocktail explosions were heard during clashes at Dhaka College.

At Jagannath University, pushing followed an attempt to enter the event venue with placards, and confrontations later spread to several locations. Shibir and JAKSU representatives alleged Chhatra Dal attacked them, while Chhatra Dal alleged Shibir and JAKSU were trying to create instability. Shibir also alleged attacks on injured activists seeking treatment at National Medical College Hospital. The university administration condemned the incident, announced an inquiry committee and said police had been deployed.

About 50 people were reported injured at Dhaka Alia Madrasa, where police were deployed. At Dhaka College, at least 20 Shibir and 10 Chhatra Dal activists were reported injured after a dispute over event banners. At Begum Rokeya University, authorities barred outsiders and vehicles from campus and deployed additional police after earlier clashes and a Chhatra Dal sit-in.