Baisakhi Islam Barsha (18), a leader of the anti-discrimination student movement, was brutally assaulted on a road in Nagarkanda, Faridpur. A video of the incident went viral, showing BNP supporters dragging her by the hair and physically abusing her. Police attempting to arrest the attackers were also attacked. Among the assailants were Sekan Gazi and Sohag Gazi, former followers of Awami League leader Advocate Jamal Mia, who are now reportedly affiliated with BNP and accused of continued acts of oppression.