Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali described the police action against engineering students outside the InterContinental Hotel as “disturbing.” Speaking briefly with students at Shahbagh around 10:15 PM on Wednesday, he said, “As the DMP Commissioner, I am deeply sorry and regretful for the unfortunate incident that took place outside the hotel.”
He confirmed that a committee would be formed the following day to investigate the matter. Regarding the earlier incident in Rangpur, the commissioner stated that he had already been in touch with the Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner. A General Diary (GD) has been filed in that case, and authorities have assured that the accused will be apprehended. Meanwhile, students demanded the resignation of Ramna Zone DC Masud Alam.