Rajshahi University saw repeated clashes after an alleged attack on RAKSU leaders, including General Secretary Salahuddin Ammar, at the RAKSU building and central library premises on Monday afternoon. The incident was reported around 4pm. Former Chhatra League worker Anas, now linked to Chhatra Dal politics, was accused of arriving with several people and attacking leaders at the RAKSU building. Ammar and RAKSU assistant science secretary Nazmus Sakib were reported injured.

The dispute followed discussions at the proctor’s office over a written complaint by a female student of the Department of Sanskrit against Chhatra Dal worker Mohsin Alam. Anas was accused of arguing with Proctor Professor Md Mahbubur Rahman during the matter. Further confrontations involving Anas and the RAKSU general secretary were also reported. When Anas and his companions took shelter in the library reading room, RAKSU and Shibir activists were accused of entering and assaulting them.

The proctor and public relations officials tried to calm both sides and arranged hospital transport for an injured former Chhatra League leader. RAKSU and hall parliament leaders began a sit-in, alleging a “safe exit” was provided to former Chhatra League activists and demanding arrests. Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Faridul Islam said facts would be verified through a fact-finding committee, with a high-level investigation committee to be formed in coordination with police.