A Dhaka College leader of Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, Md Rifat, alleged that activists of Chhatra Dal assaulted and harassed him on Saturday at about 2pm on the college hall field. He said he was later forced to address a Facebook Live broadcast and apologise over an earlier post alleging hall occupation and footpath extortion in New Market.

Rifat alleged that Chhatra Dal leaders Rifat Hossain and Wahid Faraji, along with activist Tamim Hossain and 15 to 20 others, took part in the incident. He said he was slapped, punched and hit with a stump for 10 to 15 minutes while going to eat in the hall area. He demanded exemplary punishment and alleged that the administration had not acted against those involved.

The accused denied any assault. Rifat Hossain said he only broadcast the student’s statement live after asking him about the Facebook post, while Wahid Faraji said he knew nothing of such an incident. Tamim Hossain said they only questioned him over what he described as a false extortion allegation. Chhatra Dal convener Piyal Hasan said he would investigate and seek accountability if evidence is found.