Students of Dhaka University staged a protest rally condemning the brutal killing of scrap trader Sohag with stones and bricks. The protesters accused members of the Jubo Dal of murdering Sohag after he refused to pay extortion and claimed the perpetrators even danced over his body post-murder. Expressing concern over the country’s deteriorating political climate, they called for justice and systemic reform. They warned the BNP that adopting violent and criminal practices similar to the ruling party would lead to similar consequences. Members of the Bangladesh Student Federation also joined the protest, demanding justice and accountability.