Leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir have strongly denied any involvement in recent attacks on the offices of national dailies The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, which followed protests over the death of Sharif Osman Hadi. In a statement issued Sunday, Shibir’s central president Zahidul Islam and secretary general Nurul Islam Saddam condemned what they called a deliberate attempt to implicate their organization.

The statement emphasized Shibir’s respect for media freedom and described any assault on journalists or cultural institutions as an attack on freedom of expression. The leaders alleged that vested groups were trying to deflect attention from the real culprits by blaming Shibir. They also clarified that controversial remarks made by some university-level Shibir members were personal opinions, not official positions.

Calling for an impartial and credible investigation, Shibir urged all parties to refrain from spreading misinformation. The group reiterated its commitment to lawful activism and national unity amid ongoing political tensions.