A violent clash erupted late Saturday night between students of Chittagong University and local residents, leaving more than 50 people injured, including teachers and students. The conflict began around 11:30 p.m. when a female philosophy student argued with a building caretaker over entering her rented accommodation near the university’s Gate No. 2. Tensions quickly escalated, leading to stone-throwing, armed confrontations, and running battles between the two sides. The army was deployed around 3 a.m. to restore order. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.

The long-awaited Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Caksu) and hall union elections have been scheduled for October 12, according to the official election schedule released by Chief Election Commissioner Prof. Dr. Monir Uddin and Member Secretary Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Ariful Haque Siddiqui.

The timetable includes draft voter list publication on September 1, distribution of nomination forms on September 14, scrutiny on September 16, preliminary candidate list on September 21, withdrawal deadline on September 23, and the final candidate list on September 25.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin confirmed that the voter list is nearly complete. He described the polls as a historic event, fulfilling students’ 34-year-long demand for democratic representation on campus.

An independent Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) candidate, Jalal Ahmed, allegedly stabbed his roommate inside Mohsin Hall on Tuesday night. The victim, RabiuI Islam, a political science student, is currently undergoing treatment.
Fellow students accused Jalal, popularly known as “Jwalamoyee Jalal”, of attacking his roommate and then locking him inside the room. Hall authorities and the university proctorial team later handed him over to the police. Jalal, however, has claimed he was also attacked.
Outraged students demanded Jalal’s permanent expulsion from the university and the resignation of the hall provost. DU Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed confirmed that the provost, two house tutors, and administrative officials escorted the accused to the police station. A case has been filed, and further action will follow under due legal process.

The Election Commission has formed a taskforce to resolve complaints regarding violations of the code of conduct in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election.

The taskforce will be led by Professor Dr. Golam Rabbani as convener. Members include Professor Dr. Shahidul Islam (Banking and Insurance), Associate Professor Sharmin Kabir (Institute of Education and Research), Associate Professor Syed Tanvir Rahman (Psychology), Assistant Proctor Dr. Muhammad Rafiqul Islam, Jahangir Alam, and Rezaul Karim Sohag.

BUET students withdrew their sit-in outside Hotel Intercontinental early Tuesday morning, three hours into their demonstration, following assurances of a meeting with the Education Advisor and the Public Administration Secretary.
The protest began after a former BUET student, Rokon, was allegedly threatened with death inside the office of a DESCO executive engineer over the diploma-to-BSc issue. Students staged a sudden night procession, blocked Shahbagh intersection, and later occupied the hotel premises demanding justice.
Police intervened around 4:30 AM, after which students agreed to return to campus.
BUET students had earlier staged movements pressing for reforms in the quota for diploma engineers.

A total of 21 candidates withdrew their nominations on the final day of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu) election process. Chief Election Commissioner Professor Dr. Mohammad Jasim Uddin confirmed that no major violations of the electoral code had occurred so far. He urged candidates to maintain discipline as official campaigning begins Tuesday. To vote, students must present their hall card, university ID, library card, or pay-in slip. A discussion with all VP, GS, and AGS candidates on the code of conduct will be held at Senate Hall on Tuesday at 11 a.m. The CEC also clarified that no formal complaints had been received against candidate Umama Fatema over alleged campaign irregularities.

Muhammad Ubaidul Haque, a former staff member at Oxford University, resigned from his position after receiving a faculty offer from BRAC University. After preparing to return to Bangladesh, he was abruptly informed that the offer had been suspended without explanation. Despite repeated queries, BRAC remained silent. Ubaid expressed frustration over the lack of transparency, noting his clean record and prior service at BRAC. The university later cited legal grounds for the withdrawal under the 1872 Contract Act, sparking public concern over the fairness of the decision.

Dhaka University students erupted in protests after Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus stated that the interim government has no plans to ban the Awami League. The statement, made during a meeting with the International Crisis Group, sparked immediate outrage. Students took to the streets late at night, chanting slogans demanding the ban of Awami League and justice for its alleged crimes. Protesters also urged Yunus to withdraw his remarks, emphasizing their strong opposition to the ruling party’s continued presence.

Two Chhatra League activists, Rabina Oishi and Labiba Islam, have been accused of threatening fellow students who protested against drug use at Suniti-Shanti Hall of Comilla University. The students, who had raised concerns about drug consumption, were allegedly intimidated by the two activists. Rabina and Labiba reportedly warned the students that they would “deal with them” for speaking out. The incident has caused fear among the students at the hall, and the accused have denied the charges, claiming the situation was misunderstood.

Dhaka University students staged midnight protests demanding the resignation of the Home Adviser over his alleged failure to curb rising crime across the country. The demonstration began at 1 AM on Sunday following violent robberies in Banasree and Mohammadpur. Protesters marched through dormitories before gathering at the Raju Memorial Sculpture, chanting slogans demanding security and accountability. They accused the Home Adviser of negligence in tackling robberies and terrorism, calling for immediate action to restore law and order.

Students have declared that they will continue their protest until the attackers of general students are brought to justice and their six-point demands are met.

It is noteworthy that on February 18, students of KUET (Khulna University of Engineering & Technology) began a movement demanding a ban on student politics on campus. They marched through the university halls and surrounded the Vice-Chancellor’s residence. In response, Chhatra Dal activists attacked the protesters, leading to clashes in which at least 60 students were injured. Some protesters were seen carrying machetes during the confrontation. The army was deployed to bring the situation under control.

KUET has enforced a strict ban on all political activities, extending it to faculty and staff. The university will take legal action against outsiders involved in Tuesday’s violence and temporarily expel students directly linked to the clashes. A four-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident. The violence erupted after Chhatra Dal activists distributed membership forms, triggering student protests. Clashes left over 60 injured. Meanwhile, Jubo Dal expelled leader Mahbubur Rahman after his armed presence during the violence went viral.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has suspended all academic activities until February 28 following violent clashes on campus. In an emergency syndicate meeting, authorities banned political involvement of students, faculty, and staff, expelled students involved in attacks, and formed a four-member investigation committee. Protesting students locked administrative and academic buildings, demanding the Vice-Chancellor’s resignation. The campus remains tense after a clash between two student groups over banning student politics left around 50 injured. Officials remain confined due to ongoing protests.

Tensions at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) escalated as agitated students confined the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Pro-VC, and Director of Student Affairs inside the medical center. The protests erupted after violent clashes over demands to ban student politics, leaving nearly 50 students injured. Protesters issued a five-point ultimatum, demanding resignations and threatening to shut down academic activities if their demands were not met by 1 PM Wednesday. A syndicate meeting has been called to address the crisis.

On February 18, tensions flared at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) as students rallied to ban student politics on campus. The protesters marched through university halls and surrounded the Vice-Chancellor’s residence in support of the ban. In response, Chhatra Dal activists attacked the students, leading to a violent clash that left at least 60 students injured. Some protesters were seen with machetes during the altercation. The military was deployed to restore peace after the incident.