Dhaka College authorities expelled three higher secondary students from residential halls after a clash between two groups near Meghna Filling Station in New Market on Monday at about 12 noon. At least three students were reported injured in the incident. The administration cancelled the hall seats of two students from the South Hall and one from the North Hall.

According to the report, Nabi, a resident of the North Hall from the HSC-27 batch, had been absent from classes and the hall for several days. His roommate and friend, Swachchha, informed Nabi’s father, leading to an argument between the two the previous night. After examinations, another 15 to 20 college students became involved in the confrontation. A student named Siam suffered a head injury after being struck with a brick, while several others were also hurt.

North Hall provost Md Iqbal Hossain said there had been an earlier fight in the morning before the later confrontation at the filling station, where two students sustained head injuries and received treatment. Vice-principal Mohammad Anwar Mahmud said another student’s guardian submitted an undertaking. Principal AKM Ilyas said treatment was arranged for the injured students.