Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam has questioned the police’s failure to register a case over the recent attack on members of the Dhaka University Journalists’ Association. Speaking in the national parliament on Thursday during the discussion on the President’s address, he demanded an explanation from the Home Minister regarding why the police have not yet accepted the case.

Nahid Islam said several journalists were assaulted by leaders and activists of the student wing of a political party in front of Shahbagh Police Station, yet no case has been filed. He described the incident and the police’s inaction as deeply concerning and questioned whether law enforcement was under any pressure. He also noted that two elected representatives of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union were attacked during the same incident, highlighting weaknesses in campus security.

He urged the government to identify and prosecute those responsible, ensure the victims’ safety, and provide a clear explanation for the delay in accepting the case.