A confrontation erupted at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) on April 27, 2026, when students affiliated with the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and general students faced off in front of Zia Hall. The clash followed a protest march triggered by tensions over wall writings opposing covert political activities on campus, which has officially banned politics since August 10, 2024.

The dispute began after wall writings appeared on April 23 criticizing secret political activities under the name of the nationalist student group. The next day, general students wrote slogans against both covert and open politics and hung a banner near the central library, which was later allegedly burned by Chhatra Dal supporters. The incident spread on social media, sparking anger among students.

University officials, including the deputy and assistant directors of the student welfare office, arrived at the scene to monitor the situation. Following the protest, students surrounded the administrative building, demanding strict enforcement of the campus ban on politics. The campus remains tense and anxious following the confrontation.