Dhaka University’s Bijoy Ekattor Hall administration has expelled Abdullah Al Mahfuz, a 2020-21 Bangla department student, from the hall for six months over allegations that he assaulted another resident student. His allocated residential seat has also been cancelled, according to a notice issued by the hall provost’s office.

The notice said an incident involving Mahfuz and resident student Ahmed Shahriar Nir occurred around 11:50pm on July 19 over use of a washroom beside the guest room in the Jamuna Block. Nir is a 2023-24 student in the Television, Film and Photography department and a Chhatra Dal leader. The report said an argument began during the Argentina-Spain World Cup final, followed by allegations that Mahfuz beat Nir and tried to take him to his room.

Bijoy Ekattor Hall Chhatra Dal submitted a written complaint, after which a three-member investigation committee was formed. The hall notice said the investigation found Mahfuz’s involvement and described his actions as against university and hall discipline. Although Mahfuz had been described as a worker for an Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel during the DUCSU election, the university branch of Chhatra Shibir denied any organisational affiliation with him.