Comilla University allowed Islami Andolan Bangladesh Nayeb-e-Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim to enter campus but barred accompanying party leaders and activists, triggering tension at the main gate on Saturday around 5pm. University administrators, security personnel and activists were involved in arguments and scuffles after the group attempted to enter together.

Faizul Karim had arrived to attend a prayer and Islahi Ijtema organized in memory of July martyrs. The university had already prohibited entry by outsiders, according to the report. While several activists managed to enter the campus, most remained outside the main gate. Those denied entry later held Asr prayers in congregation in front of the gate after they could not access the university’s central mosque.

Faizul Karim performed Asr prayers at the central mosque, attended the event and later inaugurated a first-aid box at Bijoy-24 Hall. Proctor Professor Dr Abdul Hakim said permission had been granted only to Faizul Karim. He said outsiders with no connection to the university were not allowed in because of concerns over possible disorder.