Shafiqul Islam Akash, joint convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Gaibandha, and member secretary Jim were attacked on Monday night by a group of assailants at an industrial and handicrafts fair. Eyewitnesses reported that the two were severely injured and harassed. They are currently receiving medical treatment. Leaders of the student movement have strongly condemned the attack and demanded the immediate arrest of the perpetrators. The Officer-in-Charge of Gaibandha police station assured that an investigation has been initiated.