Shibir leader S.M. Forhad has accused Chhatra Dal of reviving slogans once used by Chhatra League, including the chant “Catch every Shibir member, slaughter them one by one.”

“For years, Awami League followed a brutal process of student politics. Now Chhatra Dal is trying to bring it back,” Forhad told reporters. He alleged that since August 5 last year, at least 30 rape cases have been filed against Chhatra Dal activists nationwide.

Forhad also dismissed propaganda labeling him as a Shibir leader, saying he personally lodged a written complaint with the university proctor’s office against the allegations. “We welcome the petitioner’s move, and we will respect the court’s verdict,” he said.

He further linked Chhatra Dal to recent attacks on Chittagong University students and vandalism at the Raksu building, allegedly carried out under BNP leaders’ direction.