A student of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) was allegedly attacked on Saturday night in Khulna’s Fulbarigate area over his political writings on Facebook. The victim, Zahidur Rahman, a third-year student of the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, sustained serious injuries. He claimed that after buying a bus ticket, several individuals led by former student leader Shuvo surrounded him, seized his phone, and checked his Facebook posts. Later, local youth leader Masum Khan allegedly beat him with a wooden stick, leaving him bloodied and injured.

Zahidur said about 20 people took part in the assault, angered by his social media posts. He fled to Shiromoni for safety and did not return to campus. KUET’s Director of Student Welfare, Professor Dr. Md. Hasan Ali, stated that the university learned of the incident later and is trying to contact Zahidur to provide assistance. The attack has sparked concern among students, who demanded a fair investigation and punishment for those responsible.

According to party sources, the accused are not currently holding any organizational positions, though they were previously affiliated with local political groups.