Jagannath University’s teachers’ organisation, the White Panel, has strongly condemned and expressed concern over a clash involving Chhatra Dal and Shibir at a discussion meeting marking the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. The condemnation was issued in a statement signed by White Panel president Professor Dr Md Azam Khan on August 4.

According to the statement, the university had arranged a discussion meeting, photography exhibition and prize-giving ceremony for “July Mass Uprising Day-2026.” University Grants Commission Chairman Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed, along with the vice-chancellors of Dhaka Central University and Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, attended the programme.

The White Panel alleged that shortly after the event began, several Jagannath University Central Students’ Union members and other students attempted to enter the auditorium without permission and display placards. It said the proctorial body and personnel assigned to maintain discipline tried to stop them, but they continued. The statement said the incident later led to scuffles and chase-counterchase, injuring several students.